• Jan 22

    Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam at Great Lakes Trade Expo

    January 22, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Great Lakes Trade Expo. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

  • Jan 15

    Michigan Turfgrass Conference Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam

    January 15, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

    MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

  • Dec 3

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    December 3, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Dec 1

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    December 1, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Nov 5

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    November 5, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Feb 4

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Jan 7

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    January 7, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Jan 5

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    January 5, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Feb 2

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    February 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Mar 2

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    March 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Mar 4

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    March 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Ground Ivy Control for Home Lawns

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Mention ground ivy or creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) to lawn care professionals or homeowners, and you'll most likely make them wince, scream or both. Ground ivy is a common invader of lawns.

  • A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

    Published on October 13, 2022
    Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.

  • About Garlic Mustard

    Identification, life cycle, habitat and ecological impacts help guide management and control efforts of garlic mustard.

  • Optimizing Cultural Practices to Improve Athletic Field Performance

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Turfgrass researchers have long extolled the benefits of proper mowing and fertilization practices to maintain vigorous and healthy turfgrass surfaces.

  • Phosphorus and Home Lawns

    Published on February 18, 2016
    One of the primary contaminants of surface water in Michigan is phosphorus. The contribution of phosphorus from urban landscapes has been identified as a significant input for many watersheds in lower Michigan.

  • Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar: Turfgrass

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

  • Crabgrass Control in Home Lawns

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Homeowners and professionals alike spend a lot of time and money trying to eliminate crabgrass from their turfgrass stands. Numerous products for crabgrass control are widely available.

  • Integrated Pest Management for Home Lawns

    Published on May 28, 2015
    An integrated guide for pest management of home lawns.