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Christmas tree identification for kids: Part 1

Published on November 23, 2022
All Christmas trees are not created equally, you can learn to identify Christmas trees with a few easy tips.
Real Christmas tree options for small spaces

Published on November 21, 2022
Tabletop trees and living trees are ideal for apartments and offices.
Don’t be a grinch, begin a holiday tradition at your local choose and cut Christmas tree farm

Published on November 18, 2022
Harvesting your own Christmas tree is a fun outdoor activity, a way to support local farms, and enhances your holiday experience.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course

Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course.
Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress

Published on October 11, 2022
Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management.
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics

Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney.
Fall weed control options for Christmas tree farms

Published on September 15, 2022
What makes for a good fall weed control program? Considerations for fall herbicides in Christmas trees.
Christmas trees 101: Irrigation management

Published on August 16, 2022
Irrigating can save new transplants and improve the growth rate of mature trees.
Christmas tree scouting update – June 29, 2022

Published on July 1, 2022
Updates on insect, disease and farm practices in the Christmas tree industry.