News
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Don’t touch! How to identify and manage poison ivy in Christmas tree production – Part 1
Published on February 16, 2024
Identifying poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) early in a Christmas tree rotation can help growers develop an effective control plan. -
Don’t touch! How to identify and manage poison ivy in Christmas tree production – Part 2
Published on February 16, 2024
Managing poison ivy early in Christmas tree rotation can help growers develop an effective control plan. -
When do beekeepers in Michigan need pesticide certification and licenses?
Published on February 15, 2024
Whether a beekeeper needs to be certified to treat honey bee colonies for varroa mites depends on the treatment used and whether the application is for hire. -
Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2024
Published on February 13, 2024
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. -
Box tree moth and spotted lanternfly have been found in Michigan—now what?
Published on February 12, 2024
Increasing regulation around economically important species such as boxwood spells trouble for nursery growers in west Michigan. -
Learn to grow your own vegetables with the Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 online course
Published on February 12, 2024
MSU Extension offers a self-paced Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 online course. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series continues February 19 with drainage considerations for soil health and water quality
Published on February 12, 2024
Ehsan Ghane and Monica Jean of MSU Extension will discuss how drainage and soil health are linked with water quality. -
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan
Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health. -
Turf update: Do I need to reapply snow mold fungicides?
Published on February 8, 2024
The mild winter weather has resulted in the possibility of new snow mold outbreaks and the need for golf course superintendents to reapply fungicides. -
Chlorpyrifos update for vegetable crops in 2024
Published on February 8, 2024
Chlorpyrifos can be used on all labeled vegetable crops in 2024.