News

Getting ready for those early insects in Christmas tree and nursery fields

Published on March 18, 2021
It’s never too early to begin scouting your trees and fields for early season pests, such as Zimmerman pine moth and white pine weevil.
Dr. Debalina Saha enjoys conducting applied research and interacting with her students

Published on February 8, 2021
Dr. Saha was hired as an Assistant Professor in July 2019 to help the ornamental (nursery, greenhouse, landscape) industry with weed control issues.
New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

Published on January 12, 2021
This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.
Why is my Christmas tree beginning to grow?

Published on December 10, 2020
Under the right conditions, some Christmas trees may think it’s springtime inside your house.
Christmas trees are naturally social distanced

Published on November 13, 2020
Farms and tree lots are prepared for a safe holiday season.
Biochar: An emerging soil amendment

Published on June 17, 2020
Proper use of biochar can improve soil fertility and health.
How to manage field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 2

Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the non-chemical and chemical methods to control field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).
How to identify field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 1

Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the biological characters and how to identify field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).
Birdeye pearlwort in conifer seedling nurseries in Michigan

Published on December 17, 2019
Identifying and controlling birdeye pearlwort (Sagina procumbens L.) weed species in conifer seedling nurseries in Michigan.
Winter injury update to Michigan trees and shrubs

Published on December 5, 2019
The cold snap on Nov. 11, 2019, could have lasting impacts on trees and shrubs.