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MSU outreach program targets Invasive pests threatening Michigan trees
Published on August 31, 2015
Thousand Cankers Disease, Asian Longhorned Beetle and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid targets of new outreach project that seeks to get residents involved by providing a network for tracking and reporting possible new invasive species. -
Black walnut trees threatened by Thousand Cankers Disease
Published on August 31, 2015
New project from MSU seeks to protect the popular black walnut tree from dangerous disease. -
Blossom end rot causes and cures in garden vegetables
Published on August 20, 2015
Blossom end rot happens to more than just tomatoes. Check your peppers, eggplant, summer squashes and melons, too. -
Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline
Published on August 18, 2015
Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here. -
Wild lettuces reaching impressive size this growing season
Published on August 18, 2015
Wild lettuce varieties have similar leaves, flowers and tall stems, and may be towering over other plants in the area. -
Demonstrate your school garden’s environmental commitment
Published on August 17, 2015
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program offers verification for school gardens and farms. -
Urban farms need financially sound business models to be truly sustainable
Published on August 17, 2015
Before launching an urban farm, the producer should consider the effect of scale along with substantial production risks. Expect small, single digit returns on their investment with the need for development of an appropriate business strategy. -
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating caterpillars next spring
Published on August 14, 2015
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch. -
Getting the public involved in tracking and reporting on invasive species
Published on August 14, 2015
Michigan State University research scientists and Extension educators are teaming up to alert Michigan residents to potentially damaging invasive forest pests. -
Magnolia scale is having a good year
Published on August 13, 2015
Look for magnolia scale now and plan to treat heavily infested trees with a systemic insecticide in August, or with a crawler spray in late September.