Michigan State Offering On-Demand Crop Protection and Water Management Videos

Geranium Low pH Nursery Conference

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Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has made its new virtual, on-demand 2020 Nursery Conference available to all growers. The majority of presentations were developed by faculty from Michigan State University.

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The content is available for free by creating a free community ID and registering for the conference, which is offered using MSU’s remote learning platform, Desire2Learn. The nursery conference provides growers with the latest research-based information on water, pest, and disease management topics.

Pest and Disease Management

The topics surrounding pest and disease management include northern root-knot nematode management, liverwort control in nurseries, an introduction to biological control for nursery growers, differentiating boxwood blight from other common diseases, and a research update on oak wilt.

Water Management

Nursery growers can learn more about water management topics such as using recycled water for irrigation, water treatment technologies for nutrients and pesticides, good agricultural practices as they relate to water topics, resources on water issues, and local Michigan groundwater challenges.

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For complete details on specific presentation, as well as information on how to register and access the material for on-demand viewing, click here.

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