News
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Odious asparagus miner and odorous asparagus
Published on April 24, 2014
Do your asparagus smell tasty to the pests in your fields? Learn about the odors your crop gives off and how we can use them to improve pest management. -
Vineyard weed identification and management presentations
Published on April 23, 2014
If you could not attend the recent vineyard weed identification and management meeting, you can view the presentations online. -
Armillaria root rot in the Great Lakes region
Published on April 17, 2014
Armillaria root rot affects hundreds of plant species throughout Michigan. Learn more about the biology, symptoms and control of this devastating fungus. -
Winter damage to lawns: Molds, moles and voles
Published on April 17, 2014
The winter of 2013-14 was certainly one of the most challenging any of us have ever experienced, and lawns emerged from winter with some bumps and bruises. -
Dormant oil for San Jose scale management in 2014
Published on April 15, 2014
Considerations for effective and safe use of dormant oil on San Jose scale in apples. -
Section 18 Specific Exemption granted for Kasumin for fire blight control in 2014
Published on April 14, 2014
EPA has granted a Section 18 Specific Exemption for use of Kasumin 2L (kasugamycin) on apples for control of the blossom blight phase of fire blight in 2014. -
Work begins to attain gain of tolerance for permethrin in juice grapes in United States
Published on April 14, 2014
Michigan State University and the IR-4 Project are working to harmonize U.S. and Canadian pesticide registrations. By attaining an “A” priority, IR-4 will conduct residue trials leading to a U.S. tolerance for permethrin. -
Implement an IPM strategy to limit the damage of plant pathogens
Published on April 11, 2014
With the temperatures we experienced during winter, what was the fate of plant pathogens? Follow these integrated pest management (IPM) tactics to limit plant diseases. -
Common questions and answers about tobacco mosaic virus
Published on April 11, 2014
Tobacco mosaic virus is highly transmittable through greenhouses and raises a lot of questions among growers. MSU Extension answers these questions here. -
Helpful resources for identifying weeds in the garden
Published on April 3, 2014
Several resources for weed identification are available, such as mobile apps and printed pocket guides.