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Preventing boxwood blight in nurseries

Published on September 10, 2019
Boxwood blight was detected on plants sold at retailers during the spring sales season in Michigan. Nursery growers should be familiar with the symptoms and vigilant when inspecting their own stock and buying in product from other nurseries.
Resource management for your school garden part 1

Published on September 10, 2019
Take advantage of the many opportunities to grow your school garden
Preventing the spread of boxwood blight in landscapes

Published on September 10, 2019
Landscapers and home gardeners should be on the lookout for boxwood blight in gardens and work to prevent its spread.
Cover crop recipes: Post soybean, use cereal rye

Published on September 10, 2019
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into soybean rotation going to corn.
2019 CSUS Student Photo Contest

Published on September 9, 2019
Did you take great photos during your job, internship, study abroad, or research this summer? We'd love to see them! Share your photos to be entered into a random drawing for a CSUS t-shirt.
Growing our Michigan meat industry through value chain networking

Published on September 9, 2019
What was the impact of the Michigan Meat Network? Our publication explores this question.
Pumpkin management in the final stretch

Published on September 9, 2019
The evidence of proper management shows up now. Some issues can still be addressed, but others required attention months ago.
Horticulture alum Matt Ross sees endless opportunities with a horticulture degree

Published on September 6, 2019
Matthew Ross graduated from Michigan State in May 2006 with a degree in Horticultural Science and went on to receive a Master's with an emphasis on Landscape Design Construction Management.
Tips for nurturing a child’s love of science

Published on September 6, 2019
Children are naturally inquisitive. Adults can help youth nurture their curiosity and budding love of science through programs such as 4-H, which offers easy projects that will engage young people in science.
Investing in Marquette County Youth with 4-H

Published on September 6, 2019
Over 2,000 youth participated in 4-H and other MSU Extension youth development programs in 2018.