College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Downy mildew control on roses

  Published on May 4, 2007
  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.

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  Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn

  Published on November 14, 2023
  An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age.

• Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community

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  Smitley Recognized for Support of Michigan Golf Industry

  Published on May 9, 2022
  Dave Smitley is recognized for his support of the Golf Industry in Michigan.

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

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  Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie

  Published on April 1, 2015
  Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin.

• Heterosporium leaf spot

  Published on July 24, 2009
  

• Major weather changes – finally

  Published on June 1, 2011
  Expect warm and dry conditions over the weekend and early next week.

• Fall turf tips

  Published on September 18, 2009
  

• Failure to water-in insecticides after application may result in poor grub control

  Published on September 21, 2012
  Lawn care company asks question about lack of grub control at some sites. Failure to water-in insecticides may be the problem.

• Weeds flourishing in lawns

  Published on July 14, 2011
  Warm temperatures and lack of rainfall are causing thinned turf, bringing the arrival of weeds including black medic, white clover and crabgrass.

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  Ataenius and cutworms feeding on golf courses

  Published on July 18, 2014
  In the last week, both Ataenius grubs and cutworms have been observed feeding in Poa annua and creeping bentgrass putting greens.

• Fungi in lawns getting interesting

  Published on May 10, 2012
  The rainfall over the last couple of weeks has resulted in some interesting sightings in lawns.

• Save these dates –upcoming programs for landscape professionals

  Published on May 27, 2011
  Join us July 21 and July 29 to improve your diagnostic skills, earn recertification credits and network with colleagues.

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  Wet spring conditions create challenging turfgrass conditions

  Published on May 24, 2018
  Warm temperatures and excessive rainfall have turfgrass growth surging.

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  Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

  Published on April 5, 2024
  Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

• Got a great sustainable agriculture idea? Why not get support to try it out!

  Published on August 30, 2011
  The 2011 North Central Region SARE Farmer Rancher Grant and Youth and Youth Educator Grant call for proposals are now available. Consider applying if you have the idea for a sustainable agriculture project.

• Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home

  Published on July 21, 2024
  Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources.

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  Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.

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  Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 19, 2017

  Published on May 19, 2017
  This week’s update discusses mulching trees correctly, frost injury to plants and trees, and seedheads appearing in lawns.