News

Yikes! Yellow trees? What’s going on here?

Published on April 19, 2024
Soil testing is often the key to diagnosing (and solving) the problem of yellow needles.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 17, 2024
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges

Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects

Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally.
Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan

Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan.
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.
Climate change impacts on Christmas tree production in the Midwest

Published on April 1, 2024
New bulletin provides an overview of challenges of a changing climate and options to mitigate those problems. Grower feedback is appreciated through new survey.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators

Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024.
Frost and freeze protection for nursery crops

Published on February 27, 2024
Nursery growers should keep in mind methods to protect crops from record-breaking warm temperatures.