News
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Early spring 2018 events for greenhouse, nursery and Christmas tree growers
Published on January 8, 2018
Seven events during the early spring focus on plant nutrition, marketing, sustainable nursery crop production, worker protection standards and solar power.
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Ensure your greenhouses withstand the snow load
Published on December 15, 2017
Heavy snow loads can cause greenhouse structures to collapse if proper snow removal techniques are not practiced or extra support is not provided.
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Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018
Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.
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Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference
Published on December 6, 2017
A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference.
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Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy
Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.
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Selecting trees that flourish in urban settings
Published on October 1, 2017
A Michigan State University associate professor leads a team of researchers to identify tree species that are adaptable to the stress of urban settings.
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Why are my interior conifer needles turning yellow?
Published on September 29, 2017
Needle drop of conifers in the fall can be a natural process, or it can be a symptom of other pest or cultural problems.
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New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.
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Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?
Published on September 5, 2017
Apple scab fungus on crabapples has left trees with few leaves, but the tree is not dying.
