News
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Managing Phytophthora root rot in Christmas tree plantations
Published on May 22, 2025
Careful site assessment and species selection are critical to minimizing the impacts of this potentially devastating disease. -
Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund: 2025 emergency mini-grant application still open
Published on May 21, 2025
Application deadline for up to $5,000 closes May 31, 2025. -
Box tree moth quarantine covers 13 southern Michigan counties
Published on May 15, 2025
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 13 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
Updated box tree moth quarantine and compliance agreement for shipping out of the quarantine counties
Published on May 8, 2025
The updated compliance agreement allows businesses seven days longer to apply insecticide treatments to comply with Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine. -
MDARD in-person core review and testing offered in Oakland County on May 28
Published on May 1, 2025
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. Participants can receive four core RUP credits.