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  Christmas Trees

  MSU Extension’s programming for Christmas tree growers utilizes field educators, campus-based specialists and researchers to provide educational programming.

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• Revised Baythroid XL label

  Published on September 21, 2007
  

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  Why is my Christmas tree beginning to grow?

  Published on December 16, 2016
  It may seem like a miracle when your Christmas tree breaks bud and begins to grow while on display, and it is, the miracle of nature.

• Spruce gall midge adults emerging and laying eggs now

  Published on May 9, 2013
  Damage from spruce gall midge can kill individual shoots and repeated attacks can disfigure spruce trees, making them unsalable.

• Mid-summer Christmas tree pest update

  Published on July 16, 2010
  

• MSU’s Christmas tree production experts now offer educational videos on YouTube

  Published on December 10, 2010
  

• Act now to manage snow damage on arborvitaes

  Published on December 21, 2011
  Protecting plants before heavy snowfall is the best way to reduce branch bending and breakage.

• Next year’s nutrient management program begins by taking foliar and soil samples now

  Published on October 25, 2012
  Taking soil and foliar samples this fall can help you adjust your nutrient management program in your Christmas tree farm for the next growing season.

• Have a "fire-wise" Christmas

  Published on December 21, 2012
  Explore tips and suggestions from Firewise educators to protect your home, family and community from fires started by holiday lights and decorations.

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  Living Christmas trees: Another real tree option

  Published on November 26, 2019
  Enjoy holiday memories for years to come with a living tree.

• Consumer survey results from the 2011-2012 “Make It a Real Michigan Christmas” campaign

  Published on November 1, 2013
  MSU researchers find the campaign achieved a modest level of awareness among Michiganders. However, consumer attitudes about real Christmas trees and poinsettias haven’t changed much over the years.

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  Christmas tree pest management webinar series starts Feb. 6

  Published on January 9, 2020
  Learn how to identify and effectively manage pests in Christmas trees during webinar series in February 2020.

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  Early spring 2018 events for greenhouse, nursery and Christmas tree growers

  Published on January 8, 2018
  Seven events during the early spring focus on plant nutrition, marketing, sustainable nursery crop production, worker protection standards and solar power.

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  Three summer nursery update webinars now available

  Published on August 19, 2015
  Three pre-recorded webinars on transplanting container-grown trees, updates on nursery pests this summer and MDARD regulations updates.

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  MSU hires new weed specialist for ornamentals

  Published on September 30, 2019
  The MSU Department of Horticulture welcomes Debalina Saha as a new assistant professor of horticulture specializing in weed management in the ornamental horticulture industry.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.

• 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.

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  Live webinars on plant nutrition for ornamental and Christmas tree growers

  Published on January 6, 2016
  Four live webinars on soil and plant nutrition for field grown nursery stock and Christmas trees will be offered February 2016.

• Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 1 of 2

  Published on June 29, 2015
  Get the most out of your MSU soil test report with these tips on collecting a good soil sample for testing.

• Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 2 of 2

  Published on June 29, 2015
  These tips on interpreting your MSU soil test report can help you make best use of your fertilizer investment.

• Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan

  Published on August 16, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal.