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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. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – Sept. 7, 2018
Published on September 7, 2018
An update on strawberry root weevil adults, green stink bugs, tar spot on maples and leaf blotch on horse chestnuts. -
Brown spot needle blight symptoms are showing up in Scots pine
Published on August 31, 2018
Browning and early needle loss caused by brown spot needle blight is showing up on infected Scots pine, making Christmas trees unsalable. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Maple petiole borers, balsam twig aphids, four-lined plant bugs, rose chafers, bat bugs and carpenter bees are active. Delphinella shoot blight is visible on Concolor fir, and the “Weed Control Guide for Christmas Trees” has been updated. -
Don’t become another deadly statistic
Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
2018 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 24, 2018
One new case of herbicide resistance was identified in Michigan from the 2017 growing season. -
Winter damage on conifers beginning to show up
Published on April 13, 2018
Browning conifers may be due to winter injury. -
Michigan conifer growers: Take our new online survey!
Published on March 5, 2018
This simple, quick and anonymous survey will help Michigan State University Extension serve conifer growers better. -
New EQIP initiative to enhance monarch butterfly habitat in Michigan
Published on January 10, 2018
Landscapers, nursery owners and gardeners can receive financial assistance for creating or improving monarch butterfly habitat.