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USDA releases new hardiness zone map
Published on January 30, 2012
New United States Department of Agriculture hardiness map features more up-to-date climate data and interactivity. Here are the strengths and limitations of the latest update since 1990. -
IPM Academy to offer continuing education credits
Published on January 23, 2012
Need more continuing education credits in 2012? The IPM Academy on February 20-21 will offer 16 Pesticide Recertification credits, 9 Certified Crop Advisor credits, MAEAP Phase I credits, and 7 Certified Green Industry Professional credits! -
Are the “kids” back on the farm?
Published on January 18, 2012
MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems. -
Interested in sustainable pest management? Try the IPM Academy
Published on January 3, 2012
Michigan State University Extension is hosting an Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to bring participants to a new level of success with their IPM decisions and practices. -
Act now to manage snow damage on arborvitaes
Published on December 21, 2011
Protecting plants before heavy snowfall is the best way to reduce branch bending and breakage. -
Bagworms becoming more common in Michigan?
Published on December 15, 2011
Bagworms can be found on plants year-round, but often go unnoticed until plants are defoliated. Now is a great time of the year to inspect conifers for bagworms. -
Greenhouse owner requirements and respirator protective equipment
Published on November 14, 2011
If your greenhouse workers use a respirator when applying pesticides, you may want to review these requirements for respiratory protective equipment. -
Possible causes of interior needle shedding and trunk splitting of Fraser fir
Published on November 2, 2011
Conifers shed needles under different circumstances. Here are some concerns to address if your Fraser firs are shedding or developing cracks in the trunk. -
Ornamental plant nurseries need to understand costs to remain profitable (Part 1)
Published on October 28, 2011
MSU Extension educators can assist nursery growers to understand their financial situation in today’s new economic times with the help of new low-cost financial management software. -
Late fall oak caterpillar causing nuisance
Published on October 10, 2011
Got tiny caterpillars dangling down on threads and laying tiny, white, rice-like cocoons everywhere? Sounds like you have a bad case of oak skeletonizer!