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Learn to grow your own vegetables with the Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 online course
Published on February 12, 2024
MSU Extension offers a self-paced Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 online course. -
Box tree moth and spotted lanternfly have been found in Michigan—now what?
Published on February 12, 2024
Increasing regulation around economically important species such as boxwood spells trouble for nursery growers in west Michigan. -
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan
Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health. -
Turf update: Do I need to reapply snow mold fungicides?
Published on February 8, 2024
The mild winter weather has resulted in the possibility of new snow mold outbreaks and the need for golf course superintendents to reapply fungicides. -
Chlorpyrifos update for vegetable crops in 2024
Published on February 8, 2024
Chlorpyrifos can be used on all labeled vegetable crops in 2024. -
How to identify and manage nostoc in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 2
Published on February 7, 2024
Identifying nostoc early in container production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan. Part 2 discusses the management strategies of nostoc. -
How to identify and manage nostoc in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 1
Published on February 6, 2024
Identifying nostoc early in container production can help growers develop an effective control plan. Part 1 discusses the biology and identification of nostoc. -
Understanding the current situation with chlorpyrifos regulations and its potential use in Michigan tree fruit during the 2024 field season
Published on February 5, 2024
What the Dec. 28, 2023, court ruling means for Michigan tree fruit growers who would still like to use chlorpyrifos against labeled insect pests on bearing trees. -
Updated bulletin on biological control agents for greenhouse pests available for free download
Published on January 25, 2024
Updated bulletin provides photos and lists the commercially available beneficial insects, their target insects and key facts about biocontrol agents. -
Vegetable program at Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days to focus on regional projects and opportunities
Published on January 19, 2024
A full day program has been designed at Michiana’s premier specialty crop conference to incorporate regional research, risk management opportunities and a goal setting period for Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center’s vegetable program.