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Increased incidence of scale insect pests on tree fruits
Published on August 8, 2006
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Increasing predator-friendly land can help farmers reduce costs
Published on May 17, 2012
Increasing ladybug habitat in agricultural areas might increase their abundance on crops and help farmers reduce pest management costs, according to Doug Landis and Rufus Isaacs. -
Forest tent caterpillars can cause significant defoliation on landscape trees
Published on March 21, 2011
Although forest tent caterpillars can cause defoliation of numerous landscape trees, control measures are rarely needed by homeowners. -
What are these ugly bumps on my tree’s leaves?
Published on July 3, 2013
Tree leaves often develop ugly bumps or odd growth called galls that alarm homeowners. Most are cosmetic problems rather than a health crisis. -
Insect, plant disease and pesticide research to feature at Trevor Nichols Research Center Field Day
Published on September 21, 2015
Michigan State University will host a research and extension field day focusing on insect, plant disease and pesticide efficacy research at its Trevor Nichols Research Center Sept. 29. -
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, season starts soon
Published on May 11, 2022
Visit a newly revised MSU Extension website to learn about spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, and what you can do to protect your trees this summer if you live in an area experiencing an outbreak. -
Linking Michigan State University Extension to communities across the state
Published on December 12, 2016
Extension brings education and resources to citizens across Michigan. -
The Great Lakes’ most unwanted: New GLANSIS StoryMap highlights top 10 aquatic invaders
Published on October 4, 2024
Aquatic invasive species are a big deal for a few reasons — they can harm the environment, cost us a lot of money, and can even be a risk to our health. -
New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund
Published on May 12, 2022
Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer. -
Lesser celandine: An attractive spring weed that spreads with a vengeance
Published on May 7, 2020
Also known as fig buttercup, lesser celandine forms dense mats that outcompete shady turf and spring ephemerals. -
Update on The Big Three (not GM, Ford and Chrysler)
Published on April 30, 2010
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MSU researcher receives $800K grant to study interregional reliance, carbon program impacts on US forest product industries
Published on October 17, 2024
A multi-institutional research team led by Raju Pokharel, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Forestry, will study interstate and interregional reliance of wood and how carbon offset programs impact forest product industries. -
Preserving hardwood diversity through new management
Published on February 22, 2018
MSU researchers are working to preserve hardwood diversity, which protects the forest ecosystem from threats such as pathogens and insect predation. -
Project GREEEN committed to controlling spotted wing drosophila
Published on October 1, 2018
Project GREEEN has invested significant resources into mitigating the effects of the invasive pest spotted wing drosophila. -
Entomology alumna is making a difference in the world we live in
Published on January 10, 2019
Maj. Jaree Johnson is working to ensure soldiers and civilians are safe from vector-borne diseases and pests. -
Help me save my blue spruce
Published on May 27, 2021
Spoiler alert—it might not be possible. -
Mar 5
Hay Production 101
March 5, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The March 5 topic is "Soil Fertility & Health Management."
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2016 Program Summaries
Published on August 2, 2016
2016 Program Summaries
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