News
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Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plants update
Published on April 7, 2017
Summary of current plant development and pest activity for landscape professionals, Master Gardeners, nursery and Christmas tree growers. -
Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training
Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis. -
Enviroweather website modernization survey
Published on February 20, 2017
Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use. -
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?
Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards. -
Watermelons, snakes and Christmas trees
Published on December 9, 2016
How do watermelons, teapots, snakes and some very hungry caterpillars end up on Christmas trees? It’s the result of a partnership between the MSU Department of Horticulture, the Department of Forestry and about 450 elementary schoolers. -
Rodent control for Michigan fruit, nut and Christmas tree producers
Published on November 10, 2016
Unseasonably warm weather and continued grass growth may be hiding a significant amount of rodent activity. Growers are advised to scout carefully and consider mowing tall undergrowth one more time before snow falls. -
Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online
Published on November 2, 2016
Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required. -
Eriophyid mites are now active on conifers
Published on July 15, 2016
Large numbers of eriophyid mites have been found on spruce, hemlock and Fraser fir in 2016. -
Lirula needle blight found on Black hills spruce
Published on July 8, 2016
Browning interior needles caused by Lirula macrospora are being found on Black hills spruce. -
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online
Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.