Resources

Preparing Your Scouting Plan for 2022

Published on April 30, 2022
It is never too early to begin planning your integrated pest management (IPM) plan for the year. This article will give you tips on how you can develop an IPM plan for your farm.
Container Nursery Production Basics for Christmas Tree Growers

Published on January 1, 2022
In this article, Bert Cregg will highlight some of the key factors that go into successful container production.
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Hoary Alyssum

Published on January 1, 2022
Biology and Management of Hoary Alyssum (Berteroa incana) in Christmas Tree Production.
How do methyl bromide field applications and mycorrhizal inoculants impact bare-root conifer nursery seedlings ectomycorrhizal development?

Published on January 1, 2022
This article examines how soil fumigants impact the development of fungal communities on Christmas tree seedling roots in bare root nurseries.
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Crabgrass

Published on September 30, 2021
Biology and Management of Large Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) in Christmas Tree Production.
Four Lessons from COVID-19 for the Future of Christmas Tree Marketing

Published on September 30, 2021
This article delves into how U.S. consumers were confronting the 2020 holiday season, in order to glean some information as to how their purchasing choices might look in the future.
Dealing with Deer

Published on September 30, 2021
In this article, Dr.Cregg will examine some of the factors that growers should consider in developing a deer management plan.
Biology and Management of Horseweed in Christmas Tree Production

Published on July 1, 2021
Biology and Management of Horseweed (Conyza canadensis) in Christmas Tree Production.
What About Fall Planting?

Published on July 1, 2021
In this article, Dr. Bert Cregg consider some of the pros and cons of spring planting in the Great Lakes region and discusses some practical considerations for growers interested in fall planting.
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Field Bindweed

Published on May 1, 2021
Biology and Management of Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) in Christmas Tree Production.