News
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Diagnosing chinch bug problems in home lawns
Published on August 26, 2011
Most of the damage is over with for this year, but it’s not too late to check for chinch bug damage and spot-spray infested areas. -
Edible flint urban farmers co-op has community impact beyond food
Published on August 24, 2011
This urban gardening effort in the City of Flint produces multiple benefits towards a healthier community. -
Mustard as a cover crop
Published on August 22, 2011
Utilizing mustard as a cover crop may reduce soil borne pathogens in the soil -
Gypsy moth finding a niche in evergreens
Published on August 18, 2011
Spruce trees provide haven for low populations of gypsy moth. Inspection of plants and sites where eggs could be laid is the key to preventing damage next year. -
Last call for fall off-campus MSU Applied Plant Science enrollment
Published on August 17, 2011
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology will conduct off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science at northwest and southwest Michigan community colleges this fall. -
Late summer tips for gardeners
Published on August 16, 2011
Late summer offers a host of rewarding gardening work that produces both beauty and bounty. -
Bring your tasty tomatoes to the Tomato Taste-off on August 27
Published on August 15, 2011
Join us in Kalamazoo for a tomato taste-off event. Information and demonstrations will cover various vegetable gardening tips, and advanced master gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. -
Eastern filbert blight on Turkish filbert
Published on August 15, 2011
Keep an eye on Turkish filbert trees for eastern filbert blight, a potentially deadly disease. -
What can I do about the mosquito super emergence?
Published on August 12, 2011
If simply staying indoors isn’t an option, use these precautions and repellents to keep away the heavy swarms of mosquitoes lurking in your yard. -
Mosquito super emergence
Published on August 12, 2011
Has anybody noticed that there are more than a few mosquitoes out right now?