College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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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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  White Grubs in New Sod: What Do I Do?

  Published on February 18, 2016
  When new sod is put on a lawn, it is not unusual to find some white grubs in loose soil on the flat bed of the truck or in the sod as it is put down.

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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.

• GDD Poster

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

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  Chinch bug: Tips for your lawn

  Published on April 14, 2017
  Advice on dealing with chinch bug on your lawn.

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  Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Self-Mailer

  Published on April 17, 2023
  This kit comes complete with everything you'll need to submit a soil sample for nutrient testing through the MSU Soil Test service.

• 2006 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

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  Performance of Fineleaf Fescue Cultivars and Selections in Michigan 2004-2006

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Five species of fescue, chewings fescue, strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, hard fescue and sheep fescue, are all commonly identified by their fine leaf texture.

• 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.

• 2008 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

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  European Chafer and Japanese Beetle on Sod Farms

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Some sod farms in Michigan have had problems with Japanese beetle or European chafer in recent years. Spring is a good time to review your strategy for the next generation.

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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.

• Bluegrass Billbug

  Published on May 28, 2015
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  Japanese beetle: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Tips and advice on managing japanese beetle in your lawn.

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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.

• 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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  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.

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  Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

  Published on April 29, 2020
  New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.

• The big melt and your turfgrass

  Published on February 14, 2011
  Shoveling snow from poorly draining areas to help water quickly escape from greens could reduce the risk of winterkill injury.

• High winds damage Ottawa County nursery

  Published on May 28, 2009
  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.