• Rain rot in horses

  Published on February 13, 2014
  Rain rot is presenting seasonal challenges for some Michigan horse owners.

• Dothistroma needle blight turns foliage of Austrian pines brown along I-69 and elsewhere

  Published on May 22, 2009
  

• Michigan chestnut update – July 26, 2013

  Published on July 26, 2013
  European red mite numbers have hit treatment thresholds of seven mites per leaf in many chestnut orchards. Growers should be scouting for this potentially damaging pest and managing if necessary.

• Considerations for commercial apple orchards with reduced crop

  Published on May 1, 2012
  There are still many things to consider for 2012 if you have a reduced apple crop.

• Michigan chestnut update – July 31, 2013

  Published on July 31, 2013
  Despite cool temperatures, burrs in northwest Michigan have almost doubled in size over the last week. European red mite infestations remain a concern.

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  When the weather outside is frightful… kids still need to play!

  Published on December 22, 2016
  Seven ideas for indoor large-motor play opportunities on cold winter days.

• Student Grounds/Horticulture Assistant

  Hiring Organization: MSU Landscape Services
  Employment type: Part-Time
  Application Due Date: October 30, 2024
  Job Location: East Lansing, MI
  

• Summer student jobs at the ES George Reserve

  Hiring Organization: University of Michigan
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: April 30, 2025
  Job Location: Edwin S. George Reserve
  

• Leelanau Conservation District – Intern

  Hiring Organization: The Leelanau Conservation District
  Employment type: Internship
  Application Due Date: March 31, 2023
  Job Location: Leelanau, Benzie and Grand Traverse counties in Michigan
  

• Botanist Aide

  Employment type: Seasonal
  Application Due Date: February 16, 2024
  

• Estate Gardener

  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: April 14, 2025
  

• Tree Care Internship- Guardian Tree Experts

  Hiring Organization: Guardian Tree Experts
  Employment type: Internship
  Application Due Date: March 16, 2023
  Job Location: Ann Arbor, MI
  

• Seasonal Nursery / Garden Center Cashier

  Employment type: Seasonal
  Application Due Date: March 15, 2025
  

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  Virus visible in Michigan hopyards

  Published on September 8, 2016
  Under current environmental conditions, symptoms of virus in hopyards have become visible.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Growers are assessing sweet cherries, tart cherries and apples for damage from the May 20 frost.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – May 3, 2012

  Published on May 3, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

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  July/August corn water needs

  Published on July 30, 2020
  The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage.

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  MSU 2024 Spring Christmas Tree Meeting

  April 16, 2024 12:30PM – 3:00PM MSU Lake City Experiment Station, 5401 W Jennings Rd. Lake City, MI 49651

  Start the 2024 growing season with Christmas tree information with discussion of pest and weed management, planting techniques and tree nutrition and weather updates.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 25, 2012

  Published on July 25, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend.