MSU Christmas Tree 2026 Spring Meeting registration now open

Bill Lindberg<lindbe35@msu.edu>h, Michigan State University Extension - March 16, 2026

Get a jump start for spring with information on Christmas tree weed management, sprayer calibration, planting practices, and scouting tips.

MSU Extension will be hosting the MSU 2026 Spring Christmas tree meeting on Saturday, April 18, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, 14745 Sharon Hollow Rd. Manchester. Registration is now open. Space is limited and registration prior to the event is required. An application for Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) credits for Michigan Private and Commercial Core licenses has been made.

Get ready for the 2026 growing season with Christmas tree information of many important topics including weed management (Photo 1), sprayer calibration (Photo 2), tips for tree planting (Photo 3) and integrated pest management. A special thank you to Hillside Christmas Tree Farm and Tony Stefani for partnering with MSU Extension on this event.

This meeting will be in-person and will proceed regardless of weather conditions, so please dress accordingly. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have further questions about this event, please contact Bill Lindberg at lindbe35@msu.edu to discuss.

Agenda

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Weeds in Christmas Trees: Why they cause problems and options for control – Bill Lindberg, MSU Extension

1:30 - 2:00 - How to calibrate a herbicide sprayer: Discussion and demonstration: Tony Stefaini, Hillside Christmas Tree Farm and Bill Lindberg, MSU Extension

2:00 - 2:45 - Tree planting Checklist: Tips for Success: Bert Cregg, MSU Extension

2:50 - 3:00 - Break Snacks/Cookies/Water

3:00 - 3:50 - IPM of Key Early Season Pests - Tony Stefaini and Bill Lindberg

3:50 - 4:00 - Final questions and survey of event

4:00: Conclude

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