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New Ways to Slow the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly
Michigan State University researchers are developing new ways to trap spotted lanternfly and educate growers about the invasive pest.
Optimizing Temperature and Timing for Successful Garden Mum Production
Here’s a look at how temperature extremes impact fall garden mum production and how growers can navigate such challenges.
Registration is Now Open for MSU Extension’s Workshop on Fog Use in Greenhouses
Attendees will discover practical strategies for using foggers, ULV equipment, and biorational products in greenhouse production.
Finding and Maintaining the Perfect Substrate pH for Your Plants
Substrate pH is a vital part of supporting greenhouse crop health, but many factors can push it out of desired ranges.
A Refresher on Common Floriculture Viruses and How They Spread
Michigan State’s Heidi Lindberg covers the most common types of floriculture crop viruses and their various modes of transmission.
New Greenhouse Education Opportunities from Michigan State University
Michigan State University has four courses for its 2025–2026 winter session in addition to new research guides and event updates.
Registration Is Now Open for the 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo
The 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo takes place Dec. 9–11, 2025, with early-bird savings for registering before Nov. 15, 2025.
2025 Outstanding Extension Educator Award Presented to Roberto Lopez
Roberto Lopez of MSU Extension was one of many award recipients recognized by the American Society for Horticultural Science.
Even More Expert Favorites at 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour Trial Sites
Here’s a look at varieties featured during the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trials at Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants and Walters Gardens.
More Expert Favorites at 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour Trial Sites
Here’s a look at varieties featured during the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trials at Mast Young Plants and Pell Greenhouses.
Expert Favorites at 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour Trial Sites
Here’s a look at varieties featured during the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trials at DGI Propagators and Four Star Greenhouse.
How to Manage Temperature and Timing in Garden Mum Production
Caitlin Splawski of MSU Extension looks at how growers can navigate temperature and timing challenges in fall garden mum production.
The Current State of Farm Labor in Michigan
Here’s a look at how a declining Mexican immigrant population in the U.S. is creating new labor supply challenges in the agricultural sector.
New Report Highlights Labor Challenges and Strategies for Greenhouse Growers
A Michigan State Greenhouse Extension Educator provides labor insights for floriculture industry stakeholders and policymakers.
Michigan State University Launches New Plant Health Professional Certificate Program
Growers can earn the certificate by taking online courses from Michigan State University and the University of Florida.
4 New Greenhouse Online Courses Announced by Michigan State University
The four winter greenhouse courses from Michigan State University Extension are open for registration until Jan. 1, 2025.
Developing Innovative Irrigation Practices for Boosting Nutrients in Greenhouses
Tom Fernandez, a Department of Horticulture Professor at MSU, has been conducting research on how to more efficiently irrigate plants.
New Research Shows Gardening Can Improve Mental Health
Newly published research from Katherine Alaimo of Michigan State covers the fulfillment participants gain from community gardening.
CEA HERB Team Announces New Research Grant and Stakeholder Meeting
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Herb Extension and Research Base team will discuss research results at its annual stakeholder meeting.