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Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
Pesticide applicator certification in-person review and testing in Three Rivers on April 10
Published on March 21, 2024
A mandatory core review will precede the pesticide applicator certification testing. Private and commercial core and the fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators
Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
Frost and freeze protection for nursery crops
Published on February 27, 2024
Nursery growers should keep in mind methods to protect crops from record-breaking warm temperatures. -
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. -
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. -
Protect your greenhouse or nursery business and your employees
Published on February 15, 2024
MSU Extension is offering a webinar Feb. 19 on how the new crop insurance program can protect your controlled environment business and strategies to keep your greenhouse and nursery employees safe. -
Becoming a greenhouse guru: Eight tips for a new grower
Published on February 15, 2024
Seasoned greenhouse growers give advice for those new to the industry. -
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.