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Summer weed control options for Christmas tree production

Published on June 13, 2024
Follow these four steps for effective summer weed control in Christmas tree production.
New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties

Published on June 13, 2024
A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.
Assessing soybean stands

Published on June 13, 2024
Being able to compare seeding rate against emerged plant populations helps with a number of management decisions including whether a replant is necessary.
MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass

Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production

Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions.
Humans are the elephant in the room where conservation is debated

Published on June 12, 2024
Studies working to map conservation historically have left humans out of the equation. This study proposes ways to build in the outsized footprint created by people in wild places.
Dairy Spotlight: Samantha Wolfe

Published on June 12, 2024
Agriculture Occupational Health Educator, MSU Extension
Codling moth management options for Michigan apples

Published on June 12, 2024
Optimize first generation codling moth management by using the degree-day model to time interventions and scouting to track thresholds.
David L. Ortega Addresses U.S. House Committee on the Importance of U.S.-China Relations in Agriculture

Published on June 12, 2024
Ortega, MSU agricultural economist, briefed U.S. House on U.S.-China ag relations: trade challenges, need for dialogue.
PRCI's Funding Extension: Accelerating Progress Towards Food Security Goals

Published on June 12, 2024
PRCI has received a two-year extension to May 2026, enhancing research, capacity building, and partnerships to tackle global food security challenges.