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Greenhouse disease and insect management recommendations

Published on March 30, 2026
MSU Extension releases insect and disease management recommendations for the growing season.
New videos feature 2025 Top Performing Plants from Michigan Trial Gardens

Published on March 30, 2026
Growers can view a new series of videos that features top varieties from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
Take the certified applicator exam in English or Spanish in Kalamazoo County on April 7

Published on March 26, 2026
The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held in both English and Spanish on April 7 in Kalamazoo. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.
Presente el examen para la certificación de aplicadores de plaguicidas en inglés o en español en el condado de Kalamazoo el 7 de abril

Published on March 26, 2026
La clase de repaso y el examen para la certificación de aplicadores de plaguicidas se ofrecerá en inglés y en español el 7 de abril en Kalamazoo.
Can applying milk to tools or plants be effective in reducing virus transmission?

Published on March 25, 2026
Milk has been shown to be an effective alternative disinfectant for greenhouse tools to prevent the manual transmission of viruses.
Common types of viruses of floriculture crops and their modes of transmission

Published on March 25, 2026
Impatiens necrotic spot virus and tomato spotted wilt virus differ from tobacco mosaic virus in their mode of transmission from host to host.
How to manage plant viruses in the greenhouse

Published on March 25, 2026
Insect management is critical for managing tomato spotted wilt virus and impatiens necrotic spot virus, while sanitation is the critical management strategy for tobacco mosaic virus.
Vegetable growers from across Michigan visit MSU to explore the latest research

Published on March 24, 2026
The Veg on the Go event united Michigan vegetable growers at Michigan State University, strengthening relationships and translating research into practical farm solutions.
Registration is open for beginning farmer field days

Published on March 24, 2026
A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.
Safeguard against spreading the invasive box tree moth

Published on March 20, 2026
Have you noticed heavy box tree moth damage on your boxwoods this season? Here's what you need to know about safely disposing of infested plants.