Resources

Strengthening Michigan's Ornamental Horticulture Industry

Published on August 27, 2026
The 2025 impact of the MSU Extension's Ornamental Horticulture team.
Weather - Enviroweather

Published on May 26, 2026
Enviroweather helps users make pest, plant production and natural resource management decisions in Michigan by providing a sustainable weather-based information system.
Christmas Tree and Nursery Spongy Moth Treatment Options

Published on April 17, 2026
Insecticides that have been approved for treatment to control spongy moth on Christmas trees and nursery stock.
Michigan Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide

Published on February 16, 2026
A comprehensive guide for Christmas tree pest management from insects to diseases to protecting pollinators.
Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet

Published on December 18, 2025
The Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet from MSU Extension provides detailed information and frequently asked questions related to the Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan.
Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

Published on October 27, 2025
A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.
Respiratory Protection Requirements in Agriculture – Guidance & Resources

Published on October 1, 2025
A practical guide for agricultural producers on complying with EPA, MDARD, MIOSHA and OSHA standards to ensure safe respirator use and worker protection. An accessible format for visually impaired users is also available.
Non-chemical Weed Control in Christmas Tree Production

Published on August 12, 2025
This article outlines non-chemical weed control strategies in Christmas tree production, including prevention, cultivation, mulching, cover crops, thermal control and biological methods.
Year in Review: 2024 Christmas Tree Sales Recap

Published on August 12, 2025
This article shares the results of an end-of-the-season sales survey that aimed to identify key trends in Christmas tree sales across the Great Lakes region.
The Science of Shearing

Published on August 12, 2025
In this article, Bert Cregg discusses some of the basic biology and underlying principles that guide the response of conifers to shearing.