Resources

What about living Christmas trees?

Published on August 12, 2025
Have you thought about selling living trees? In this article, Bert Cregg will answer various questions about living Christmas trees, so that you can determine if this is something you would like to offer at your farm this holiday season.
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production

Published on August 12, 2025
This article explores the biology and management of field horsetail in Christmas tree production, detailing its rhizome-based spread, environmental preferences, and the challenges of controlling it with both non-chemical and limited herbicide options.
Year in Review: 2024 Christmas Tree Sales Recap

Published on August 12, 2025
This article shares the results of an end-of-the-season sales survey that aimed to identify key trends in Christmas tree sales across the Great Lakes region.
Increasing Point of Sale Efficiency: Hardware, Software and Bookkeeping Tips

Published on August 12, 2025
This article reviews Point of Sale (POS) systems and how to set up a farm bookkeeping system that can account for sales collected in several different ways.
Biology and Management of Common Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) in Christmas Tree Production

Published on August 12, 2025
This article details the biology of common lambsquarters and offers integrated control methods for Christmas tree growers, including cultural, chemical, and mechanical strategies.
Tree Diseases and Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Biology and Management of Needlecast Diseases for Christmas Tree Production

Published on August 12, 2025
Devkota’s article reviews needlecast diseases in Christmas tree production along with treatment options.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on August 4, 2025
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
Irrigation: Turning Gallons into Inches

Published on August 4, 2025
This resource explains how to convert irrigation volumes in gallons to inches of water applied using flow rate, time and area. It includes formulas and examples for center-pivot and drip systems to help optimize scheduling and reduce water waste.
MSU Extension Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock Program has Statewide, National and International Impacts

Published on August 4, 2025
This report highlights 2024 projects conducted by MSU Extension on MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) program's first responder training, ERAIL response trailer placement and far-reaching programs.
Box Tree Moth Alert

Published on July 31, 2025
Use the information provided in this tip sheet to look for box tree moth (BTM) and report any possible sightings.