• A new study on the risk of moving firewood

  Published on July 30, 2010
  USDA APHIS has recently released a risk assessment on the long-distance movement of firewood.

• White pine weevil damage on conifers is causing wilted leaders

  Published on July 15, 2011
  White pine weevils are damaging conifers in Christmas tree fields and landscapes, causing the current year's growth on the leader to wilt, droop and eventually die.

• Preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control

  Published on April 12, 2013
  Spring has been very slow to arrive, but models indicate many areas of central and southern Michigan may soon be in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicides.

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  Reduced maintenance on golf courses due to novel coronavirus pandemic

  Published on March 26, 2020
  It is important to maintain minimal turfgrass maintenance programs so when we emerge from this crisis, golf courses are in acceptable playing condition and ready for business.

• Major weather changes – finally

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

• Black flies and ticks in Michigan

  Published on May 5, 2006
  

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

• Lawn fertilization tips, really!

  Published on May 13, 2011
  Will Epsom salt, baby shampoo and beer really help your grass grow?

• Lawn slime

  Published on June 4, 2010
  

• European crane fly damage appearing now in Grand Rapids

  Published on May 14, 2012
  European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses is appearing now. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults, and turf damage.

• Forecasting insect activity by noting plant development and degree days

  Published on July 1, 2011
  Predict insect activity by watching plant development and checking the accumulation of degree days. Here’s how.

• March madness: Turf tips for spring

  Published on March 20, 2009
  

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  MSU researchers part of team investigating winter stresses of turfgrass in northern climates

  Published on January 24, 2022
  Led by the University of Minnesota, the group received an $8M USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant

• Armillaria root rot

  Published on May 18, 2007
  

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  Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 2 of 2

  Published on March 21, 2017
  One way to be eligible for recertification as a pesticide applicator in Michigan is to earn a designated number and type of continuing education credits before your certification expires. How does that work?

• A question about grub control products and honey bees

  Published on June 27, 2013
  Protecting honey bees by using alternative grub control controls and smart gardening.

• Is it too late to seed turfgrass this fall?

  Published on September 19, 2013
  The window for fall turfgrass seeding in Michigan is quickly closing.

• Imprelis herbicide may injure evergreens

  Published on June 16, 2011
  There have been reports of damage to evergreens following the application of the turfgrass herbicide Imprelis (a.i. aminocyclopyrachlor).

• Plan now for winter storage of pesticides

  Published on November 2, 2015
  Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter.

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  Pain in the grass: Tall fescue

  Published on May 23, 2023
  Not all weedy grasses are crabgrass. Tall fescue is one of the top grassy weed complaints received by MSU Extension and MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics each year.