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Registration for online summer root zone management course now open
Published on May 8, 2019
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes June 14, 2019.
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Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting summer course now open
Published on May 8, 2019
Participants will to learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes June 14, 2019.
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Register now for biological control for summer greenhouse growers online course
Published on May 8, 2019
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes June 14, 2019.
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2019 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 1, 2019
PPO inhibitor (Group 14) herbicide resistance in Palmer amaranth was confirmed in 2018 as other herbicide resistance issues continue to spread.
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Aquatic plant species prohibited from sale in Michigan
Published on April 19, 2019
There are currently 18 aquatic plant species that are prohibited from sale in Michigan as they pose a threat to the local ecosystem.
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Registration now required to sell non-native aquatic plants
Published on April 19, 2019
According to a new law, all retailers of live non-native aquatic organisms must now register yearly with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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National workshop explores challenges and opportunities for enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture
Published on April 12, 2019
MSU leads a climate listening session for agricultural technical advisors who are helping farmers adapt to changes in the climate during the National Adaption Forum, April 23-25, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin.
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On-demand webinars for nursery growers now available
Published on February 26, 2019
The recordings from the 2019 Winter Nursery Conference are available online.
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Boxwood blight disease identified in Michigan
Published on January 25, 2019
A serious fungal disease of boxwood that results in defoliation and decline of susceptible boxwood. A downloadable fact sheet is available.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in southeast Michigan
Published on January 23, 2019
Michigan State University Extension’s 2019 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management, as well necessary information on new regulations.
