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  Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

  Published on July 18, 2024
  Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.

• Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site

  Published on June 2, 2024
  If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area.

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  Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!

  Published on May 9, 2024
  Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier.

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  A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan

  Published on April 26, 2024
  It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing.

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  Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

  Published on April 17, 2024
  An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.

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  Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges

  Published on April 16, 2024
  The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.

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  Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

  Published on April 5, 2024
  Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on March 26, 2024
  2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.