News
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Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
Simplifying respiratory safety on the farm
Published on September 25, 2025
One resource for choosing the right respirator, meeting regulations, and protecting your team. -
What’s wrong with my boxwood? Boxwood pests and other threats
Published on September 18, 2025
Have you noticed your boxwoods looking a little lackluster this season compared to previous years? Distinguishing the culprit responsible for your shabby shrubs is not always easy, but correct identification is key for management. -
Fall means farm equipment on roads
Published on September 18, 2025
Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations
Published on September 4, 2025
Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act. -
Recent detection of scale species on fir trees in Michigan Christmas tree farms
Published on August 29, 2025
Elongated hemlock scale and Cryptomeria scale have been found on fir Christmas trees in Michigan. -
New EPA tool helps growers comply with pesticide runoff and drift mitigation requirements related to the Endangered Species Act
Published on August 27, 2025
Growers and pesticide applicators working to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act requirements now have a new tool at their disposal. -
New box tree moth alert for Michigan homeowners and residents
Published on August 25, 2025
This updated alert provides an overview of box tree moth to help residents prepare as this invasive insect continues to spread in Michigan. -
Understanding adjuvants and surfactants for improved pest management in ornamental crop production – Part II
Published on August 19, 2025
Understanding what surfactants are and when to use them can improve pest management in ornamental crop production.