Resources
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How to Speak Christmas Tree: Managing insect pests through IPM
Published on January 1, 2024
In this edition of ‘How to speak Christmas tree,’ we continue our discussion of IPM for Christmas trees, focusing on key concepts and terms related to IPM for insect pests. -
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Johnsongrass
Published on January 1, 2024
Biology and Management of Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) in Christmas Tree Production. -
Nutrition Management: Nitrogen
Published on December 31, 2023
Dr. Bert Cregg and Bill Lindberg examine trends in fertilizer prices and options to soften the blow. -
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan
Published on December 11, 2023
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies. -
Fine Tune Your Fertilizer Program with Foliar Sampling
Published on September 30, 2023
This article will outline all the specific information needed to successfully incorporate foliar sampling at your farm. -
Precision Irrigation Management Using Sensor Technology in Christmas Tree Fields
Published on September 30, 2023
MSU Irrigation Team has developed a new irrigation monitoring system called LOCOMOS (Low-Cost Sensor Monitoring System). -
How to Speak Christmas Tree: IPM: Disease Management
Published on September 30, 2023
Dr. Cregg will consider the major causes of losses in Christmas tree plantations (diseases, insect pests, weeds, and abiotic factors) and how we can approach them through an IPM lens. For this article we will turn our attention to tree diseases. -
Weed Biology & Management Series for Christmas Tree Production: Poison Ivy
Published on September 30, 2023
Biology and Management of Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) in Christmas Tree Production. -
Strengthening Michigan's ornamental horticulture industry
Published on September 5, 2023
The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension ornamental horticulture team aims to provide greenhouse, nursery and Christmas tree growers with information to reduce the risks and increase production efficiency. -
Christmas Tree Planting Guide (E3481)
Published on August 8, 2023
This MSU Extension bulletin briefly discusses ways to improve the survival rate, hasten the establishment, and increase the growth of newly transplanted Christmas trees.