College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Purchasing Quality Turfgrass Seed: Read the Label

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Purchasing quality turfgrass seed for reestablishing lawns or establishing new lawns is critical to the future success of the lawn. Several key words often seen on bags of lawn seed are common indicators of what turfgrass species the bag contains.

• 2007 MSU Turfgrass Research Projects

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

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  Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

  Published on June 6, 2023
  This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.

• 2005 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

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  Cultivation of Lawns

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Soil compaction, soil layering and excessive thatch buildup are common problems on home lawns in Michigan.

• Bentgrass Cultivar Selection

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Outlines the performance of bent grass cultivars and selections under putting green and fairway conditions in Michigan.

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  Turf Tips for the Homeowner: European Chafer

  Published on February 8, 2018
  Information on the European Chafer and how it affects your home.

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  Garlic Mustard Frequently Asked Questions

  Frequently asked questions about the invasive plant, garlic mustard.

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  MSU Turfgrass Research Update 2017

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Dollar spot continues to be among the most important diseases on golf course turf in terms of the percentage of golf course pesticide/fertilizer budgets that are spent to control it.

• Fertilizing Home Lawns to Protect Water Quality

  Published on March 6, 2025
  Choosing the correct fertilizer rate and application timing will produce a healthy, dense lawn and protect water quality.

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  Turfgrass Pest Management: Training Manual For Comm Applicators - Category 3A

  Published on April 2, 2012
  This manual provides the information readers need to become Michigan certified commercial applicators in Category 3A, Turfgrass Pests. It's also useful to homeowners and others.

• Flooding of Turf

  Published on May 28, 2015
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• 2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

• 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.

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  Pre-release monitoring of Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) invasions and the impacts of extant natural enemies in southern Michigan forests

  Published on May 30, 2007
  Monitoring target garlic mustard populations before releasing biocontrol agents helps improve safety, assess ecological impacts, and provides a baseline to measure the effectiveness of future releases.

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  Managing Yard Waste to Preserve Water Quality

  Published on June 8, 2015
  In 1994, a law banned grass clippings, tree leaves, branches and twigs from all landfills in Michigan. These items are considered yard waste, and prior to 1994, it accounted for approximately 20 to 25 percent of Michigan’s throwaway trash.

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  Go Green Lawncare Tip Sheet

  Published on May 6, 2015
  The Go Green Lawncare Tip Sheet details mowing, watering, fertilizing and other helpful tips for keeping your grass and lawns well maintained.

• Winterkill of Turfgrass

  Published on May 28, 2015
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• Lawn Care without Pesticides

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

• MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015