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  Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar: Turfgrass

  Published on October 28, 2015
  This calendar contains tips for athletic field turfgrass maintenance throughout the year.

• Turf Tips & Clippings

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

• MSU Turf Insects

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

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  Turfgrass Species and Cultivar Selection

  Published on February 11, 2016
  It is important to select a grass species cultivar that is well adapted to the area, able to perform well and well suited to the intended level of management.

• MSU Water Page

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

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  Identification and Management of Fall Webworm

  Published on September 15, 2016
  In mid- to late summer, you may notice silk webs beginning to form around the shoots and leaves of your shade trees.

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  Maintaining Waterfront Turf to Preserve Water Quality

  Published on May 28, 2015
  This document focuses on turf tips.

• Integrated Pest Management Resources

  Published on March 21, 2012
  Michigan State University's Integrated Pest Management Resources provides industry specific seasonal update, weather resources and scouting resource.

• Flooding of Turf

  Published on May 28, 2015
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  Japanese Beetles

  Published on April 4, 2018
  The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a native of Japan. It was first found in the United States in New Jersey in 1916. Since then, it has gradually spread westward and has been reported in every state east of the Mississippi River.

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  Hoary Alyssum: Small But Hazardous to Horses

  Published on June 25, 2025
  This bulletin explains how to identify living and dried hoary alyssum, why the plant is a problem for horses and other equine species, and offers strategies for managing hoary alyssum in pastures, hayfields, turfgrass and Christmas tree stands.

• Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

• Memorial Day triggers fertilization

  Published on May 26, 2006
  

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  A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan

  Published on April 26, 2024
  It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing.

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  Excessive rain taking a toll on turfgrass

  Published on July 9, 2015
  Near record-breaking rainfall amounts in June have resulted in some turfgrass areas starting to suffer from waterlogged soils, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.

• Early spring lawn activities

  Published on March 24, 2011
  This time of year it may be difficult to resist the urge to go do something to the lawn just to get outside. Here are some do’s and don’ts for early lawn care.

• Downy mildew control on roses

  Published on May 4, 2007
  Editor’s note: This article is from the archives of the MSU Crop Advisory Team Alerts. Check the label of any pesticide referenced to ensure your use is included.

• Drought and turfgrass

  Published on August 22, 2008
  

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  Postemergence crabgrass control in turf

  Published on July 31, 2014
  Crabgrass has emerged in many turf areas, there are several herbicide options available for postemergence control.