Resources

Insecticide Options for Box Tree Moth Management

Published on April 14, 2023
This fact sheet contains a preliminary list of insecticide options for managing box tree moth in nurseries and landscapes.
Box Tree Moth Alert

Published on April 14, 2023
Use the information provided in this tip sheet to look for box tree moth (BTM) and report any possible sightings.
Insecticides for Managing Box Tree Moth

Published on April 14, 2023
This list of insecticides focuses primarily on insecticides that are available to commercial operations (nurseries, greenhouses and landscapes), and is developed based on insecticides registered for management of caterpillars in general.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
Matching Species to Site – Some Considerations: Part Two

Published on July 1, 2022
An examination of characteristics which influence the favorability or productivity of a given site will be identified and explored.
Container Nursery Production Basics for Christmas Tree Growers

Published on January 1, 2022
In this article, Bert Cregg will highlight some of the key factors that go into successful container production.
How do methyl bromide field applications and mycorrhizal inoculants impact bare-root conifer nursery seedlings ectomycorrhizal development?

Published on January 1, 2022
This article examines how soil fumigants impact the development of fungal communities on Christmas tree seedling roots in bare root nurseries.
Identifying & Managing Spotted Spurge (Chamaesyce maculata) in Nurseries & Greenhouses

Published on September 1, 2021
Chamaesyce maculata or Euphorbia maculata is known as spotted spurge or spotted sandmat, a common broadleaf weed in nurseries, and noncrop areas. This bulletin will help growers identify, understand its biology, and develop strategies for managing it.
What About Fall Planting?

Published on July 1, 2021
In this article, Dr. Bert Cregg consider some of the pros and cons of spring planting in the Great Lakes region and discusses some practical considerations for growers interested in fall planting.