College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?

  Published on May 14, 2021
  Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary.

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  Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?

  Published on December 26, 2019
  A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.

• eXtension: Land grant universities at your fingertips

  Published on December 29, 2011
  eXtension is an online resource developed collaboratively by the nation’s land grant institutions to provide credible, research-based information to the public on topics of daily life, communities and business and may be accessed at www.extension.org.

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  Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns

  Published on June 26, 2020
  Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather.

• Memorial Day lawn care

  Published on May 21, 2010
  

• Butterflies, moths, skippers, oh my?

  Published on May 4, 2006
  

• 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.

• Diseases of herbaceous perennials book and CD-rom

  Published on July 2, 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.

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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.

• 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.

• Balsam fir sawfly

  Published on July 11, 2008
  A resource on Balsam fir sawflies.

• Little known lawn pest shows up in southwest Michigan

  Published on May 19, 2006
  

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  Eight new stations added to the Enviroweather network

  Published on May 14, 2019
  The new stations are situated in important areas for fruit, vegetable and row crop production in west central Michigan.

• Irrigation critical for newly planted trees and shrubs

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

• Quackgrass control in turf

  Published on May 5, 2006
  

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  Lawn tips to save you money

  Published on April 8, 2016
  Five tips for maintaining a lawn while doing less and hopefully saving some cash.

• Heat tracks on lawns

  Published on July 25, 2008
  

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  Postemergence crabgrass control in turf

  Published on July 31, 2014
  Crabgrass has emerged in many turf areas, there are several herbicide options available for postemergence control.

• How to check poly tank condition using three different methods

  Published on March 7, 2011
  Checking poly tank integrity is vital to ensure that a farm does not have an economic and environmental disaster

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  Online review now available for private pesticide applicators

  Published on April 17, 2020
  Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension.