College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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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  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.

• 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.

• Lawn Care without Pesticides

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

• Built-Up Sand-Capped Athletic Field System

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  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.

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  The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

  Published on March 9, 2023
  A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.

• MSU Diagnostics Lab

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Michigan State University Diagnostic Services specializes in plant pathology, entomology, nematology and weed science work as a team to diagnose plant health and pest-related problems.

• GDD Poster

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

• Gardening in Michigan

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants.

• MSU Athletic Field Systems Performance Study

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) test locations

  Published on April 9, 2012
  A list of state-wide Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) testings is available from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development,

• 2005 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

• 2007 MSU Turfgrass Research Projects

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

• GDDTracker 4.0

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

• 2009 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

• 2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

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  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.

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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.