College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  When should I fertilize my lawn during spring?

  Published on March 20, 2015
  Patience is more than just a virtue when it comes to fertilizing lawns in spring. There is no benefit to fertilizing frozen soil.

• Clover, medic, and fertilizing

  Published on June 8, 2007
  

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  MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Despite COVID-19 constraints, students receive in-person experience during the spring 2021 semester at golf courses around the country while taking online classes.

• Protect your water supply from backsiphoning of pesticides

  Published on June 23, 2011
  There are easy steps to prevent backsiphoning of pesticides into your water supply.

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  2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on April 1, 2024
  Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

• Wandering caterpillars can be a nuisance

  Published on June 5, 2009
  

• Signs of spring

  Published on March 17, 2006
  

• Michigan’s July weather was warmest since 1955

  Published on August 9, 2011
  Hot temperatures created the warmest July since 1955 and the sixth warmest since 1895. The forecast projects cooler temperatures this week.

• Botrytis on plants and in trash cans?

  Published on May 19, 2006
  

• Online continuing education offered in turfgrass science

  Published on November 14, 2014
  The Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science Online begins Jan. 7, 2015, with instructors from eight universities in the Great Lakes region.

• Entomophaga responsible for dead gypsy moth caterpillars

  Published on June 26, 2009
  

• Documenting suspected Imprelis injury

  Published on June 30, 2011
  Keep photos, application records and samples if you have damaged trees.

• Enviro-weather tip: GDD accumulations

  Published on May 22, 2007
  

• Speedwell fading fast

  Published on May 26, 2006
  

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  Not your mother’s Roundup

  Published on May 8, 2025
  The ingredients in Roundup branded products have changed. What does that mean for you?

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  Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2

  Published on April 18, 2025
  Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety.

• Finding a fair cost for shared irrigation systems

  Published on October 15, 2014
  If you can find the true annual cost of an irrigation system it is easy to assess the annual cost of the investment and annual power and labor cost by the number of acre the system provides for each party.

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  Attend MSU’s Turf School short course in December

  Published on August 25, 2025
  The MSU Turf School, held Dec. 8-11, 2025, is a four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.

• Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index

  Published on August 9, 2012
  A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas.