MSU Extension Floriculture & Greenhouse Crop Production

News

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  Thrips parvispinus management in Michigan greenhouses: Insights from the latest research

  Published on May 15, 2025
  Thrips parvispinus have been popping up in Michigan greenhouses over the past few years. Here’s a look at the latest research on managing this invasive pest – just in case it shows up in your greenhouse.

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  Consider maintenance when choosing plants this spring

  Published on May 13, 2025
  Heavy-feeding plants such as petunia require more maintenance from home gardeners than other species to ensure season-long color.

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  Updated box tree moth quarantine and compliance agreement for shipping out of the quarantine counties

  Published on May 8, 2025
  The updated compliance agreement allows businesses seven days longer to apply insecticide treatments to comply with Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.

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  North Central SARE offering sustainable agriculture research grants to graduate students

  Published on May 6, 2025
  Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate student grants are due May 29.

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  MDARD in-person core review and testing offered in Oakland County on May 28

  Published on May 1, 2025
  Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. Participants can receive four core RUP credits.

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  Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

  Published on May 1, 2025
  Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.

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

  Published on April 25, 2025
  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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  Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

  Published on April 23, 2025
  Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!

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  Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants

  Published on April 18, 2025
  Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season.

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  MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

  Published on April 11, 2025
  The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.