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Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

Published on May 30, 2025
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.
How do pre-plant soil treatments improve growth and control nematodes in cherry orchards?

Published on May 29, 2025
Pre-plant soil treatments, including fumigants, nematicides and organic amendments, improve tree growth and reduce harmful nematode populations, offering promising solutions for managing orchard replant disease in Michigan cherry systems.
Amazon trees under pressure: new study reveals how forest giants handle light and heat

Published on May 29, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered how Amazon rainforest canopy trees manage the intense sunlight they absorb.
Congratulations to Spring 2025 Alumni Jackie "Jack" Guevara, who joins PSM: Assistant Professor – Turfgrass

Published on May 29, 2025
Recent grad and new faculty reflects on process and goals for the future.
Wheat Watchers Week of May 26, 2025

Published on May 29, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025

Published on May 29, 2025
Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.
Validating without fueling: A volunteer’s role in rumor management

Published on May 29, 2025
Building youth life skills to handle rumors with confidence.
IT news of interest to the PSM community

Published on May 29, 2025
Four brief articles to help make your computer usage easier and safer.
June resources for Michigan beekeepers

Published on May 28, 2025
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Last week was cool, so there wasn’t much movement.