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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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• Clipping infested galls or terminal leaders

  Published on June 16, 2006
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• Spring clean up

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

• Growing true fir in the Great Lakes region

  Published on August 21, 2009
  

• Don't forget about newly planted trees and shrubs

  Published on June 4, 2010
  

• Protecting Austrian and Scotch pine from Zimmerman pine moth

  Published on April 15, 2011
  Pines weakened by these pests are susceptible to additional pest problems.

• Michigan drought update for July 25, 2012

  Published on July 25, 2012
  The next week or two is forecasted to bring at least a temporary break to the drought conditions.

• Look out for these Christmas tree pests during mid-May

  Published on May 15, 2009
  

• Integrate cover crops into your farming systems

  Published on March 7, 2011
  MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems

• What are your biggest ornamental pest and PGR issues?

  Published on April 1, 2011
  Steer future research by identifying your top insect, disease, weed, and PGR issues in a short IR-4 Program survey.

• Conducting a sprinkler irrigation uniformity evaluation in your nursery

  Published on June 4, 2012
  A new MSU Extension factsheet outlines the steps for conducting a sprinkler irrigation system Distribution Uniformity check. Items needed, an example calculation and interpretation of the results are outlined in the document.

• New on-line tree selector available

  Published on July 14, 2006
  

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  Control balsam twig aphids in Christmas trees by targeting stem mothers

  Published on April 16, 2015
  Balsam twig aphid feeding causes new growth to curl and become distorted. Time insecticides to control the stem mother.

• Looper damaging Fraser fir

  Published on September 24, 2010
  

• Pest identification resources

  Published on March 17, 2006
  

• Pine bark adelgid becoming active in white pines

  Published on April 12, 2013
  Know how to identify pine bark adelgids and what chemical control measures are required if needed to protect tree health.

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  Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

• Stigmina found associated with needle cast on blue spruce in Michigan

  Published on September 19, 2008
  

• Managing Diplodia tip blight

  Published on May 11, 2012
  Diplodia tip blight fungus can kill the current year shoots of Scotch pine, Austrian pine and, occasionally, spruce.

• Michigan drought update for July 12, 2012

  Published on July 12, 2012
  Some hints of a pattern change are forecast.

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  Biochar: An emerging soil amendment

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Proper use of biochar can improve soil fertility and health.