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.
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.
Agricultural Pesticide Label Changes

Published on August 12, 2025
In this article, you will learn about the agricultural pesticides that are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) Aspirational Cropping System & NRCS Conservation Practices

Published on August 1, 2025
See which KBS LTAR practices can be implemented on your farm with the help of the NRCS.
Alerta Sobre La Polilla Del Boj

Published on July 31, 2025
Utilice la información proporcionada en esta hoja de consejos para buscar la polilla del boj (BTM) e informar cualquier posible avistamiento.