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Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics

Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney.
Two Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners honored for 1,000 volunteer hours

Published on October 7, 2022
Elizabeth Slajus and Ron Rossway reflect on their experiences as Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners.
MSU Extension holds Diagnostic Academy to train Extension Master Gardeners who can serve as diagnostic responders

Published on September 28, 2022
MSU Extension diagnostic responders annually assist over 10,000 Michigan citizens with their lawn and garden questions.
A refuge for pollinators: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat on marginal farmland using federal funds

Published on September 27, 2022
Establishing a pollinator refuge through the National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program in southern Michigan.
Leaf scorch or oak wilt: What’s plaguing my tree?

Published on September 26, 2022
Browning of oak leaves may be caused by environmental stress rather than oak wilt.