News
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Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting winter course now open
Published on November 2, 2018
Participants will to learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes Dec. 7, 2018.
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The day the Qs took over: A classic tale of whiteflies, doppelgängers and insecticide resistance in poinsettias
Published on October 30, 2018
A situational summary with current recommendations for whitefly management in poinsettias.
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Nematodes in ornamental plant production: Good or bad?
Published on October 10, 2018
Some species of nematodes are an asset in reducing pest populations in greenhouse production while other species can cause plant stunting, reduced yields and marketability.
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Combating root-knot nematodes in daylilies: Experimental results
Published on October 10, 2018
New combinations of nematicides, bleach dips and ultraviolet treatments are successful in reducing the northern root knot nematode pressure on daylily rootstock.
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Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
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Industrial hemp on ballot with marijuana in November
Published on October 4, 2018
Focus on risks of marijuana legalization could distract voters from the hemp provision and stifle opportunity for Michigan farmers.
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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2019 by IR-4
Published on October 2, 2018
Participants at the 2018 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2019 IR-4 food-use research program.
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Molybdenum deficiency in poinsettia
Published on September 18, 2018
Molybdenum (Mo) deficient poinsettias exhibit halo-like marginal leaf chlorosis (yellowing) on recently matured leaves, leaf distortion or rolling and leaf edge burn.
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Magnesium deficiency in poinsettia
Published on September 18, 2018
Poinsettias exhibiting interveinal chlorosis (yellowing) in older leaves is an indicator of magnesium (Mg) deficiency.
