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Fall weed control options for Christmas tree farms

Published on September 15, 2022
What makes for a good fall weed control program? Considerations for fall herbicides in Christmas trees.
2022 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on September 10, 2022
Each year new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Herbicide-resistant weed management featured on September 15 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on September 9, 2022
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 15, 2022, will feature Erin Hill discussing herbicide-resistant weed management.
Christmas trees 101: Irrigation management

Published on August 16, 2022
Irrigating can save new transplants and improve the growth rate of mature trees.
Christmas tree scouting update – June 29, 2022

Published on July 1, 2022
Updates on insect, disease and farm practices in the Christmas tree industry.
Landscape trees begin to show signs of summer stress

Published on June 28, 2022
Mulching and watering are keys to keeping trees healthy during heat and drought.
June crop water needs

Published on June 23, 2022
Many areas in Indiana and Michigan quickly went from too much rainfall at planting to sparse rainfall from emergence on leading to an early start for the irrigation season.
Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees

Published on June 22, 2022
Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop.
Irrigation season: Start with inspections and repairs

Published on June 16, 2022
Running through a checklist of inspections and repairs for each irrigation system greatly improves the chance of being able to start irrigating the day the crop needs it.
Go green: Recycling horticultural plastics

Published on May 26, 2022
Many horticultural plastics can be recycled with private Michigan companies or a pilot Agricultural Plastic Film Recycling Program in Eaton County.