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Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan

Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan.
Climate change impacts on Christmas tree production in the Midwest

Published on April 1, 2024
New bulletin provides an overview of challenges of a changing climate and options to mitigate those problems. Grower feedback is appreciated through new survey.
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators

Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024.
Frost and freeze protection for nursery crops

Published on February 27, 2024
Nursery growers should keep in mind methods to protect crops from record-breaking warm temperatures.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
Don’t touch! How to identify and manage poison ivy in Christmas tree production – Part 2

Published on February 16, 2024
Managing poison ivy early in Christmas tree rotation can help growers develop an effective control plan.
Don’t touch! How to identify and manage poison ivy in Christmas tree production – Part 1

Published on February 16, 2024
Identifying poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) early in a Christmas tree rotation can help growers develop an effective control plan.
When it comes to Christmas trees, when is a shortage not a shortage?

Published on November 16, 2023
Michigan consumers looking for a real Christmas tree will have plenty of options.