News

A mobile-friendly guide for weed identification in nurseries and landscapes is now available

Published on December 11, 2020
This important weed identification tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets.
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24

Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes.
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.
On-demand 2020 Nursery Conference now available

Published on September 21, 2020
Nursery growers can now access the free, on-demand 2020 virtual nursery conference. Topics include water issues, oak wilt, liverwort control, biological control and boxwood blight.
Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.
How to identify and manage common groundsel in nurseries and greenhouses

Published on June 15, 2020
New fact sheet on identifying and controlling common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) in nurseries and greenhouse container production.
Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides

Published on June 1, 2020
As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides.
Lymantria dispar caterpillars are out and about

Published on June 1, 2020
Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan.
What’s all the excitement about cicadas?

Published on May 28, 2020
After spending many years underground, these insects have a coordinated emergence and a loud song that can’t be ignored.
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.