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Armillaria root rot in Christmas tree plantations

Published on June 3, 2025
Armillaria root rot is a silent killer of woody trees. Proper identification and management can lessen future tree loss.
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.
Upcoming events to bolster the sustainability of your farm - Summer 2025

Published on June 3, 2025
Field days and workshops available, highlighting research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm.
Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?

Published on June 3, 2025
Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it.
LandTexture: New Faculty Perspective

Published on June 2, 2025
Alumnus of and new faculty member for the Landscape Architecture program, Ted R. Cook, shares his perspective of rejoining SPDC in 2024-25 from the other side of the classroom.
LandTEXTURE: Alumni Advice

Published on June 2, 2025
Several Landscape Architecture alumni offer their insights to students and emerging professionals.
LandTexture: Education Abroad - MSU LA in Japan

Published on June 2, 2025
In the summer of 2024, fifteen LA students including Adam Kirchner traveled to Japan for a semester abroad. Adam details his experience in this LandTexture entry.
LandTexture: School & Program Update

Published on June 2, 2025
School Director, Dr. Jun-Hyun Kim, sheds light on the school's progress and highlights the LA program's many great accomplishments and accolades this past year.
LandTexture: LAAAB President's Message

Published on June 2, 2025
Tim Britain, President of the Landscape Architecture Alumni Advisory Board, provides an update on the Board's activities.
LandTexture: "Framework Thinking" by Bill Johnson

Published on June 2, 2025
Sandy Fischer writes about "Framework Thinking," a concise guidebook on the fundamental "difference makers" in community planning and design by LA alum, Bill Johnson