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Non-chemical Weed Control in Christmas Tree Production

Published on August 12, 2025
This article outlines non-chemical weed control strategies in Christmas tree production, including prevention, cultivation, mulching, cover crops, thermal control and biological methods.
16th International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference held in Denmark

Published on August 12, 2025
This article explains the importance of understanding herbicide modes and sites of action for effective weed control in Christmas tree production, helping growers select, rotate and apply herbicides to prevent resistance and maximize efficacy
How to Speak Christmas Tree: IPM: Weed Management

Published on August 12, 2025
Managing weeds is one of the most critical, and often frustrating components of operating a Christmas tree farm. In this edition, we examine weed management through an IPM lens.
Assessing Sites for Christmas Tree Production Using Web Soil Survey

Published on August 12, 2025
This article discusses the use of the Web Soil Survey tool produced by the USDA NRCS as it provides Christmas tree growers with a free, powerful, easy to use online program for gaining critical information on soil on their sites.
MSU Research Update: Improving Conifer Plantation Establishment: Impacts of Pre- and Post-Planting Treatments

Published on August 12, 2025
This article summarizes MSU trials on pre- and post-planting treatments for improving conifer seedling survival, highlighting mulch as the most consistently beneficial under drought conditions.
Managing Phytophthora Root Rot

Published on August 12, 2025
In this article, Bill Lindberg and Gary Chastagner examine the pathogen’s life cycle, factors that contribute to its development and spread, and potential management steps to mitigate PRR development.
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.