Resources
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How to Speak Christmas Tree: Soil Basics
Published on May 1, 2023
In this edition of ‘How to speak Christmas tree’, we will focus on understanding key terms and concepts related to soils and soil management. -
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Velvetleaf
Published on May 1, 2023
Biology and Management of Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) in Christmas Tree Production. -
Improving Irrigation Efficiency & Annual Water Use Reporting
Published on May 1, 2023
Agricultural irrigation accounted for 39% of Michigan’s consumptive water use in 2015 (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2017), with 125 billion gallons of water withdrawn in 2020 (Eaton, 2021). -
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Fall Panicum
Published on May 1, 2023
Biology and Management of Fall Panicum (Panicum dichotomiflorum) in Christmas Tree Production. -
Phosphorus Management for Christmas Tree Production
Published on May 1, 2023
In this article, Dr. Bert Cregg and Bill Lindberg will analyze phosphorus (P) management. Understanding the basics of P dynamics in the soil is essential to optimizing P management, which can help reduce costs and improve profitability. -
Alternatives to Blue Spruce: Top Conifers for Michigan Landscapes
Published on April 30, 2023
Homeowners and landscapers are often searching for alternative conifers to replace blue spruce trees. This resource lists medium to large conifers adapted to Michigan soils and climate, which can fulfill many of the same landscape functions as blue spruce. -
Farmer Workshop: Bringing the Farm to Early Care and Education
Published on April 21, 2023
This training offers practical tools and relevant information to farmers and process to help plan and sell to nearby early care and education centers by providing information about ECE nutrition programs, requirements, and recommended action steps. -
Moving Michigan dairy farms towards climate and weather resiliency
Published on April 21, 2023
Several management strategies are available to help cows cope with heat stress minimizing its negative effects. -
Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Self-Mailer
Published on April 17, 2023
Whether you are concerned with contamination from lead or other materials in your soil, or just want to avoid overfertilization. This kit comes complete with everything you'll need to submit a soil sample for testing to the MSU Soils Laboratory. -
Insecticides for Managing Box Tree Moth
Published on April 14, 2023
This list of insecticides focuses primarily on insecticides that are available to commercial operations (nurseries, greenhouses and landscapes), and is developed based on insecticides registered for management of caterpillars in general.