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Updated pesticide management guide for Michigan Christmas tree growers

Published on March 28, 2025
The updated 2025 Michigan Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide is available to assist growers in scouting and pesticide management decisions.
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates

Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility.
Gear up for spring with the 2025 Spring Christmas Tree Meeting

Published on March 12, 2025
Get a jump start on Christmas tree insects, disease, fertilizer, and weed management for the 2025 growing season.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Reminder to sign up for Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 28, 2025
Participants will receive an educational presentation followed by hands-on training demonstrating how to use Bulletins Live! Two on the U.S. EPA website. Six locations are offering this training with limited availability.
Common Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) in Christmas Tree Production- Management (Part 2)

Published on February 11, 2025
Strategies to Manage Common Lambsquarters in Christmas Tree Production
Common Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) in Christmas Tree Production- Identification (Part I)

Published on February 11, 2025
Identifying common lambsquarters early in Christmas Tree Production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan.
Maximize profits and manage risk - understand your cost of production

Published on January 17, 2025
Growing Christmas trees is economically important to many of the Great Lakes states, but it may not continue to be if producers unwittingly sell their trees at a loss.
New Christmas tree species guide available from MSU Extension

Published on January 16, 2025
Growers can use this guide to help choose a Christmas tree species to plant.