Resources

How to Speak Christmas Tree: Managing insect pests through IPM

Published on January 1, 2024
In this edition of ‘How to speak Christmas tree,’ we continue our discussion of IPM for Christmas trees, focusing on key concepts and terms related to IPM for insect pests.
Nutrition Management: Nitrogen

Published on December 31, 2023
Dr. Bert Cregg and Bill Lindberg examine trends in fertilizer prices and options to soften the blow.
Smart Gardening: Don’t Guess - Soil Test!

Published on December 22, 2023
Get Your Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Kit Today.
Planting a Smart Vegetable Garden

Published on December 21, 2023
Considering which vegetables you like, how much space you have for them and how you'll meet their growing requirements will help you achieve a rewarding harvest.
Raise the Mowing Height for Weed and Grub Defense

Published on December 21, 2023
Trying to mow your lawn at a height less than 3 inches is stressful to your lawn and may result in the need to apply more insecticide and herbicide.
Starch Index Scale

Published on December 21, 2023
Suggested controlled atmosphere storage starch index and firmness levels for commercial apple varieties in Michigan.
Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Report 2023

Published on December 21, 2023
Soybean producers and agribusiness representatives can download the results from 12 different on-farm research projects conducted by MSU Extension and the Michigan Soybean Checkoff.
Smart Gardening to Deter Deer

Published on December 20, 2023
Stop deer damage in your garden or landscape with smart gardening techniques.
Smart Gardening: Trees and Shrubs Suitable for Michigan Landscapes

Published on December 20, 2023
Beyond the popular array of easy-to-find exotic plants, there are many native plants that can provide natural beauty and enhanced habitat for wildlife.
Smart Lakefront Plants

Published on December 20, 2023
What lakefront property owner wouldn’t appreciate the pristine, relaxing environment found right at the water’s edge?