News
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Be on the lookout for a new pigweed species, purple amaranth
Published on April 9, 2020
Purple amaranth was identified for the first time in Michigan in 2019. -
Don’t let downy mildew on impatiens surprise you
Published on April 9, 2020
Use downy mildew fungicides preventively. -
Worried about oak wilt?
Published on April 6, 2020
Remember the no prune dates of April 15 – July 15 to reduce the chance of oak wilt infection and spread. -
Recommendations for Botrytis fungicides for 2020
Published on April 3, 2020
Research results for greenhouse ornamentals. -
Options for controlling volunteer potatoes
Published on April 2, 2020
Volunteer potatoes can be hard to manage. Here are a few options for control and daughter tuber suppression. -
Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees
Published on April 1, 2020
Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall. -
Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. -
New rules for using paraquat in 2020 and beyond
Published on March 20, 2020
Growers using paraquat need to be aware of new requirements issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. -
Managing chestnut weevil in Michigan in 2020
Published on March 11, 2020
Chestnut growers need to scout for this potentially damaging pest this season. -
Meeting for blueberry growers will update on gall wasp and replanting issues
Published on March 1, 2020
Lunchtime program on March 9 will provide options for fields affected with blueberry stem gall wasp.