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  Canada thistle, how to kick this creep out of your landscape

  Published on May 13, 2026
  Canada thistle is a challenging weed to manage. Learning more about its biology and the control options available can help.

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  2026 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on May 13, 2026
  Herbicide resistance screening is conducted by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics every year. In 2025, there was a rise in waterhemp submissions.

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on May 4, 2026
  2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable?

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  Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

  Published on April 16, 2026
  Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

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  Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 1

  Published on April 9, 2026
  Xanthomonas in begonia: What it is, what it does and how to know if your plants have it.