News
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Christmas tree research webinar series starts January 30
Published on December 11, 2018
Learn about current research projects that will help growers effectively produce and market high-quality trees.
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Have a closer look at your boxwood wreaths this holiday season
Published on December 11, 2018
Boxwood blight has been detected on boxwood wreaths in Michigan. Suspected plants can be examined by MSU Diagnostic Services, alternatively, they can be burned or double-bagged and disposed of in the trash.
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New grapevine virus testing services at MSU starting in summer 2019
Published on December 3, 2018
Based on a grapevine virus survey, MSU Diagnostic Services is developing new laboratory tests to diagnose problems in Michigan’s vineyards. Watch for details as we develop this service.
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Effect of lure type and trap placement in monitoring oriental fruit moth populations in Michigan peach orchards
Published on November 30, 2018
Funds from the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission provide new insight on trapping strategies for a familiar pest of Michigan’s peach and apple industry.
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The quest for Lorsban alternatives for cabbage maggot control in brassica root crops: 2018 trials
Published on November 29, 2018
Cabbage maggot is a difficult-to-control pest in turnips, radishes and rutabagas. Learn about the latest results from MSU insecticide trials aiming to hunt down Lorsban alternatives.
