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Becoming a greenhouse guru: Eight tips for a new grower
Published on February 15, 2024
Seasoned greenhouse growers give advice for those new to the industry. -
How to identify and manage nostoc in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 2
Published on February 7, 2024
Identifying nostoc early in container production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan. Part 2 discusses the management strategies of nostoc. -
How to identify and manage nostoc in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 1
Published on February 6, 2024
Identifying nostoc early in container production can help growers develop an effective control plan. Part 1 discusses the biology and identification of nostoc. -
Updated bulletin on biological control agents for greenhouse pests available for free download
Published on January 25, 2024
Updated bulletin provides photos and lists the commercially available beneficial insects, their target insects and key facts about biocontrol agents. -
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects
Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos. -
MDARD expands box tree moth quarantine to 12 southern Michigan counties
Published on December 13, 2023
The updated quarantine establishes a regulated area to 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
What the box tree moth quarantine means for Michigan homeowners
Published on December 13, 2023
The box tree moth quarantine has been extended to 12 Michigan counties. Here is what homeowners should know. -
Enroll in courses for plant health professional certificate program
Published on November 17, 2023
Growers can earn a plant health professional certificate by taking greenhouse online courses administered through Michigan State University Extension and University of Florida. -
Sign up today for four greenhouse online courses
Published on November 17, 2023
Now through Dec. 15, 2023, you can sign up for four greenhouse production online courses: Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops, Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting, Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers, and Floriculture Root Zone Management. -
Register now for online biological control for greenhouse growers course
Published on November 15, 2023
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 15, 2023.