News

Three summer nursery update webinars now available

Published on August 19, 2015
Three pre-recorded webinars on transplanting container-grown trees, updates on nursery pests this summer and MDARD regulations updates.
Greenhouse and nursery water conference recap – Part 2

Published on August 12, 2015
Highlights of the conference included controlling waterborne pathogens, designing effective water treatment systems, economics of wireless sensor irrigation systems and how to capitalize and market plants grown under water conservation practices.
Greenhouse and nursery water conference recap – Part 1

Published on August 11, 2015
Highlights of the conference included checking system efficiency, wireless irrigation networks, recycling irrigation water, designing effective water treatments and marking plants grown under water conservation practices.
Water quality and management conference held July 28

Published on July 15, 2015
Learn from national experts in water quality and management issues related to the green industries at this one-day conference with optional tour July 29.
Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 2 of 2

Published on June 29, 2015
These tips on interpreting your MSU soil test report can help you make best use of your fertilizer investment.
Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 1 of 2

Published on June 29, 2015
Get the most out of your MSU soil test report with these tips on collecting a good soil sample for testing.
Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury

Published on May 29, 2015
Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency.
Monitor pine needle scale crawlers with Enviro-weather

Published on May 21, 2015
Use Enviro-weather to estimate when pine needle scale crawlers will be active in your area.
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett

Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan.
Aphids on spruce

Published on July 31, 2014
Large numbers of aphids are being found on the new growth of spruce. Predators such as ladybeetles often are helpful in keeping aphid numbers in low.