News
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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! -
Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years
Published on October 5, 2011
The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment. -
SureGuard herbicide issued Section 24(c) label for Michigan nurseries
Published on October 3, 2011
The State of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture has issued a 24(c) label for herbicide SureGuard for dormant application to field-grown ornamental nursery stock. Some application limitations need to be followed. -
Fall is a great time to take foliar and soil samples in Christmas tree fields
Published on September 30, 2011
Foliar sampling your Christmas tree fields this fall can help you adjust your nutrient management program for the next growing season. -
Keep scouting for late season pests in Christmas trees
Published on September 9, 2011
Late season pests like spider mites, spruce-fir loopers and brown spot needle blight can still affect the quality of your Christmas trees before harvest.