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Recent detection of scale species on fir trees in Michigan Christmas tree farms

Published on August 29, 2025
Elongated hemlock scale and Cryptomeria scale have been found on fir Christmas trees in Michigan.
Understanding adjuvants and surfactants for improved pest management in ornamental crop production – Part II

Published on August 19, 2025
Understanding what surfactants are and when to use them can improve pest management in ornamental crop production.
Understanding adjuvants and surfactants for improved pest management in ornamental crop production – Part I

Published on August 19, 2025
Understanding what adjuvants are and when to use them can improve pest management in ornamental crop production.
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers

Published on August 19, 2025
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers.
Registration now open for Real Christmas Tree Board and MSU Christmas tree fall webinar series

Published on August 14, 2025
Two Christmas tree webinar series are scheduled for September 2025.
Farming through the haze

Published on August 13, 2025
Michigan has been intermittently blanketed with wildfire haze over the past several years. Learn more about the importance of monitoring your local air quality index (AQI) and how to work safely on high AQI days.
Michigan State University's Bert Cregg named to Christmas Tree Growers Hall of Fame

Published on August 7, 2025
Bert Cregg has been inducted into the Michigan Christmas Tree Association's Hall of Fame for his outstanding service, research and dedication to advancing Michigan’s Christmas tree industry.
Christmas tree irrigation: When and how much should I irrigate?

Published on June 23, 2025
Using an evapotranspiration model to determine irrigation scheduling can conserve water and improve tree production
Join MSU Extension at the Michigan Christmas Tree Association summer meeting

Published on June 20, 2025
See the latest in all things Christmas tree at the upcoming National Christmas Tree Meeting in July.
Armillaria root rot in Christmas tree plantations

Published on June 3, 2025
Armillaria root rot is a silent killer of woody trees. Proper identification and management can lessen future tree loss.