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MDARD in-person core testing and core review offered in Shiawassee County
Published on April 5, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test on April 30 in Owosso, Michigan. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan
Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Consult breeder culture sheets for success with new cultivars
Published on March 20, 2024
New petunia cultivars with color patterns can be sensitive to some plant growth regulators and production temperatures. Make it a habit of consulting culture sheets developed by breeding companies for guidance on how to grow new and existing cultivars. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
MSU survey of Michigan residents aims to understand people’s knowledge and attitudes toward pollinators
Published on March 8, 2024
Please take 10 minutes to give us your thoughts towards pollinators. -
Soak up the rain with a rain garden
Published on March 5, 2024
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden. -
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat.