News

Turf update: Stressful summer for turf on golf courses

Published on August 27, 2024
This was a summer of extremes with soaking rains and high humidity that stressed turf in many areas.
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Published on April 10, 2023
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.
Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass

Published on June 29, 2022
Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators.
Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

Published on September 24, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.
MSU hosts virtual turfgrass field day

Published on September 3, 2020
MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual turfgrass field day Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event was split into two sessions, focusing on lawn care and athletic fields, then golf turf.
Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns

Published on June 26, 2020
Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather.
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 22, 2020
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.
Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

Published on March 30, 2020
Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
Spartan Stadium getting new playing surface for 2019 season

Published on April 15, 2019
The upcoming project, which will begin April 15 and is set to finish by June 15, will replace the current modular field system with a conventional grass field.
Hot, dry weather impacts fall turfgrass management

Published on October 3, 2017
Weed, disease and insect control and fertilizer applications are all being affected by the hot, dry weather in September.