College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Keep a spill kit handy in case of a chemical spill

  Published on July 3, 2012
  Be prepared before a spill occurs to help keep Michigan’s water resources safe.

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  Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business

  Published on September 18, 2017
  September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network.

• May is arthritis awareness month

  Published on May 18, 2012
  Reminders for those farming with arthritis.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

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  New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers

  Published on January 3, 2019
  There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.

• An under-diagnosed cause of turf and ornamental problems

  Published on August 10, 2007
  

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  Got seedheads?

  Published on May 30, 2018
  Plant growth regulators seemingly failed at suppressing annual bluegrass seedheads on putting greens this year.

• A sure sign of spring: Eastern tent caterpillar

  Published on May 5, 2006
  

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 1, 2025
  October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.

• Watch for European crane fly damage in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Detroit area

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in May. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage.

• Top five reasons it’s an epic crabgrass year

  Published on August 2, 2013
  There are several reasons for crabgrass being especially troublesome this summer in Michigan.

• Carpenter ants: the other unofficial state insect of Michigan

  Published on May 23, 2008
  

• Dandelions: Wine or menace?

  Published on May 8, 2009
  

• Talk shop

  Published on May 9, 2011
  Workshop modifications help with arthritis and other conditions in the farm shop.

• Turf tips as autumn appears

  Published on September 8, 2006
  

• The 2011 Michigan garden plant tour

  Published on June 10, 2011
  Greenhouse growers, landscapers, nurserymen and women, and garden center operators are invited to visit leading young plant growers and the MSU Gardens from August 1-12.

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  Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October

  Published on October 6, 2016
  Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover.

• The year of the dagger nematode?

  Published on May 15, 2009
  

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  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update — May 25, 2018

  Published on May 25, 2018
  An update on wet conditions, weeds in turf, eastern tent caterpillar and rusts in conifers.