News
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Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
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Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications
Published on March 27, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
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What is a bulb?
Published on March 17, 2020
Learn the features that will help identify a true bulb in the garden.
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What makes a pollinator rare or endangered?
Published on March 16, 2020
Learn about a few of the rarer pollinators that are poorly known and only referred to by their scientific names.
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Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in an early spring
Published on March 13, 2020
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in an early spring?
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Novel coronavirus pandemic spurs new online MSU Extension programming
Published on March 11, 2020
While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online to offer a wealth of digital resources, from educational activities for children to food budgeting resources.
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Smart Gardening Conference to focus on smart plants
Published on February 13, 2020
Learn about the magical interactions between flowers and their pollinators at the 2020 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Invasive spotted lanternfly workshop held in Berrien County on March 6
Published on February 11, 2020
Anyone that grows or maintains trees, vines or any woody plants should learn about this exotic invasive insect before it appears in Michigan.
