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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. -
How to identify and manage hairy bittercress in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 1
Published on May 20, 2022
Identifying hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta L.) early in container production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan. -
How to identify and manage hairy bittercress in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 2
Published on May 20, 2022
Managing hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta L.) early in container production can help growers improve their ornamental production. -
Christmas tree scouting report - May 18, 2022
Published on May 20, 2022
Severe spruce gall midge damage was found in several farms. Disease pressure increasing with new shoot growth. -
Christmas trees 101: Nutrient management
Published on May 18, 2022
Proper soil nutrient management is a win-win scenario that improves grower efficiency and protects the environment. -
Christmas tree scouting report - May 11, 2022
Published on May 11, 2022
Scouting, weather and farm practice updates for Christmas tree growers. -
Christmas trees 101: Weed management
Published on May 5, 2022
Weed pressure can reduce seedling survivability and marketability of mature trees, directly impacting farm profitability.
