Resources

Biology & Control of Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense) in Michigan Christmas Tree Production

Published on September 1, 2021
Canada thistle is a major problem in Michigan Christmas tree production. It spreads quickly in a single season. This bulletin will help growers identify Canada thistle and develop management strategies for regulating it in their production systems.
Identifying & Managing Spotted Spurge (Chamaesyce maculata) in Nurseries & Greenhouses

Published on September 1, 2021
Chamaesyce maculata or Euphorbia maculata is known as spotted spurge or spotted sandmat, a common broadleaf weed in nurseries, and noncrop areas. This bulletin will help growers identify, understand its biology, and develop strategies for managing it.
Crop *A* Syst for Nursery Crop and Christmas Tree Producers (FAS114)

Published on April 13, 2021
Producers may use this bulletin to assist in becoming MAEAP verified.
DTE Energy Grow Better and Save More

Published on February 24, 2021
For growers of cannabis, food, hemp and decorative plants, crop yield and quality come first. New energy efficient lighting options can take those goals further by helping you save on energy costs.
DTE Energy Grow Energy Efficient Pilot Program Application and Agreement

Published on February 24, 2021
The DTE Energy Grow Energy Efficiently Pilot Program offers financial incentives to help enable projects that reduce energy consumption and increase cost savings for controlled environment agriculture commercial grow customers.
Consumers Energy Early Bird Bonus - Q1 2021

Published on February 24, 2021
Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs are offering incentive bonuses under the Business Energy Efficiency Programs for qualifying projects.
Michigan Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide

Published on January 27, 2021
A comprehensive guide for Christmas tree pest management from insects to diseases to protecting pollinators.
A Mobile Guide for Weed Identification in Nurseries and Landscapes (E2982)

Published on December 10, 2020
This guide is available as a downloadable PDF that can be easily viewed on your mobile device and includes links that allow you to jump to certain pages of the guide.
Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.