News

Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.
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.