College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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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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  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.

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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.

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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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  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.

• 2006 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

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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.

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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.

• 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,

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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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  Garlic Mustard Management Options

  A detailed summary of management options for controlling garlic mustard.

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  European chafer: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 12, 2017
  Tips and tricks on managing European chafer on your lawn.

• Winterkill of Turfgrass

  Published on May 28, 2015
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• Phosphorus Restrictions Resources

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• 2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

• Bluegrass Billbug

  Published on May 28, 2015
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• 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.

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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.

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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.

• Turf Tips & Clippings

  Published on May 6, 2015