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Armillaria root rot in Christmas tree plantations
Published on June 3, 2025
Armillaria root rot is a silent killer of woody trees. Proper identification and management can lessen future tree loss. -
Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?
Published on June 3, 2025
Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it. -
Chestnut Growers of America and Northern Nut Growers Association to hold national meeting in Michigan
Published on June 3, 2025
Registration is open for this national conference held in Lansing, August 3-6, 2025. -
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 3, 2025
Published on June 3, 2025
After some very cold nights, warm weather is a welcome change this week. -
LandTexture: New Emerging Leader Board Member
Published on June 2, 2025
2019 graduate, Chanelle Russ, joins LAAAB as the emerging professional, a two-year, nominated position created to allow younger members to share their recent experiences with students. -
LandTexture: "Framework Thinking" by Bill Johnson
Published on June 2, 2025
Sandy Fischer writes about "Framework Thinking," a concise guidebook on the fundamental "difference makers" in community planning and design by LA alum, Bill Johnson -
LandTexture: Education Abroad - MSU LA in Japan
Published on June 2, 2025
In the summer of 2024, fifteen LA students including Adam Kirchner traveled to Japan for a semester abroad. Adam details his experience in this LandTexture entry. -
LandTEXTURE: Alumni Advice
Published on June 2, 2025
Several Landscape Architecture alumni offer their insights to students and emerging professionals. -
LandTexture: Alumni Accolades - Brandon List
Published on June 2, 2025
In September 2024, alumnus Brandon List joined Michigan State University as the new campus planner. -
LandTexture: School & Program Update
Published on June 2, 2025
School Director, Dr. Jun-Hyun Kim, sheds light on the school's progress and highlights the LA program's many great accomplishments and accolades this past year. -
LandTexture: LAAAB Distinguished Speaker Series 2025
Published on June 2, 2025
Balancing Preservation with Access and Public Use: How Landscape Architecture is shaping public lands through design and policy at the national and state scale. -
LandTexture: LAAAB President's Message
Published on June 2, 2025
Tim Britain, President of the Landscape Architecture Alumni Advisory Board, provides an update on the Board's activities. -
LandTexture: New Faculty Perspective
Published on June 2, 2025
Alumnus of and new faculty member for the Landscape Architecture program, Ted R. Cook, shares his perspective of rejoining SPDC in 2024-25 from the other side of the classroom. -
Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks
Published on June 2, 2025
Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic. -
Michigan hop crop report week of May 29, 2025
Published on June 2, 2025
Hop bines are ready to take off with warmer temperatures on the way. -
Michigan chestnut crop report – May 29, 2025
Published on June 2, 2025
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper has arrived. -
Irrigation scheduling tools available through MSU Extension
Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling tools not only help in deciding irrigation timing and amount but also facilitate water use reporting. -
Youth participation in advisory boards offers fresh perspectives and long-term benefits
Published on June 2, 2025
Inviting young people to take seats at the decision-making table offers unique perspectives and youth inclusion on advisory boards is proving to be beneficial not only for youth development, but also for the organization they serve. -
Michigan hop pest report week of May 29, 2025
Published on June 2, 2025
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers should scout regularly and thoroughly.