College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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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.

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  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.

• Built-Up Sand-Capped Athletic Field System

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

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  Pesticide Review for Private Applicators

  Published on April 13, 2020
  This webinar was created for private applicators looking to review the core manual before taking the verbal test with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

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  Integrated Pest Management for Home Lawns

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

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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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  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.

• MSU Turf Diseases

  Published on July 27, 2012
  MSU Turf Diseases.net is intended to help you learn the key identification characteristics of common and not-so-common turfgrass diseases found in Michigan and the Midwest.

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  Sod webworm: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 15, 2017
  Tip and tricks for managing and dealing with sod webworms on your lawn.

• MSU Water Page

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

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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.

• Flooding of Turf

  Published on May 28, 2015
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• 2009 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

• Weather - Drought

  Published on July 2, 2012
  The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

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  About Garlic Mustard

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

• GDD Poster

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

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  Watch for Grub Damage in the Fall and Next Spring

  Published on May 28, 2015
  There are typically two species of grubs that can cause damage on golf courses in Michigan.

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  Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf. When done correctly, irrigating turf will ensure better density and growth that allows the turf to compete more effectively with weeds and to reduce other pest pr

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  Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

  Published on January 25, 2017
  Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

• 2007 MSU Turfgrass Research Projects

  Published on May 29, 2015