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Toxic mulch: When wood chips go bad
Published on July 15, 2011
A sour smell coming from your mulch could be the result of acids and other compounds. Use the proper precautions before placing in beds, especially during hot weather. -
White pine weevil damage on conifers is causing wilted leaders
Published on July 15, 2011
White pine weevils are damaging conifers in Christmas tree fields and landscapes, causing the current year's growth on the leader to wilt, droop and eventually die. -
Scout trees now for spruce needle rust
Published on July 15, 2011
Spruce needle rust can cause spruce trees to lose 25 to 75 percent of their new needles. Know how to reduce the impact of spruce needle rust to your Christmas tree fields and landscape. -
Spruce problems are probably caused by more than a single agent
Published on July 15, 2011
While many are concerned about potential spruce injury from Imprelis herbicide, two fungal infections are increasingly causing dieback in Michigan spruce in recent years. -
Sun exposure dangers
Published on July 14, 2011
Simple tips to keep your skin safe while farming. -
Weeds flourishing in lawns
Published on July 14, 2011
Warm temperatures and lack of rainfall are causing thinned turf, bringing the arrival of weeds including black medic, white clover and crabgrass. -
Temperatures are predicted to keep climbing
Published on July 13, 2011
The 6-10 and 8-14 day outlook call for above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. -
Mid-Michigan ag technology field day
Published on July 8, 2011
Ag technology equipment and services will be demonstrated at a field day in mid-Michigan on July 27. -
Black vine weevil damage to rhododendrons
Published on July 7, 2011
Black vine weevil feeds on the roots and leaves of rhododendrons and many other broadleaved evergreens. -
Velvet galls caused by tiny eriophyid mites
Published on July 5, 2011
Tiny eriophyid mites create abnormal growth on leaves with little impact to the tree’s health.
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