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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.

• FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes

  Published on January 17, 2017
  Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.

• Pesky turfgrass diseases

  Published on July 28, 2006
  

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  Spray drone demonstration for pest management in vegetable and field crops

  Published on August 6, 2024
  Learn and discuss with fellow vegetable and field crop growers and MSU Extension educators about drone usage for pesticide and fertilizer application, plus seeding cover crops.

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  Conditions are favorable for pink snow mold development

  Published on April 5, 2017
  Microdochium patch, or pink snow mold, is active on golf courses and may require treatment.

• Plant, Viticulture and Landscape courses enrollment open through MSU this fall

  Published on June 25, 2012
  Off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture through MSU are available at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall.

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  Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

  Published on April 10, 2023
  Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.

• Large flight of June beetles could mean more grubs next year

  Published on May 23, 2011
  Will June beetles create a problem in your turf? Some considerations and what to do about it.

• Tips on how to best air out your turf

  Published on May 11, 2007
  

• Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 15, 2017

  Published on June 16, 2017
  Dry conditions, leaf drop on maple, rose chafer and forest tent caterpillar are active. Scout for scale crawlers. Symptoms of fungal pathogens are showing up.

• Rainfall “feast or famine”

  Published on August 1, 2011
  Recent rainfall patterns across Michigan have been highly variable, leading to flooding in some areas while others remain unfavorably dry. Outlooks suggest more weather changes may be just around the corner.

• Easy way to support tree planting in Michigan parks

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

• Successful Breakfast on the Farm held in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

  Published on October 6, 2011
  Over 1,000 people experienced life on a modern dairy farm in Pickford, Michigan.

• Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water.

• Understanding tree reversions

  Published on June 17, 2011
  Why there’s a “tree growing out of your tree” and what to do about it.

• New bark beetle pests in Michigan

  Published on May 20, 2011
  Recent survey of Michigan bark and ambrosia beetles adds 23 new state records, including a few new pests to watch for.

• Extreme care should be taken when considering what to plant over and around your septic system

  Published on October 31, 2013
  Planting appropriate vegetation over the drain field is key to allowing a septic system to properly treat household wastewater and ensure the safety of your family and the environment.

• Wise management of fertilizer saves money and the environment

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Maximize your fertilizer investment and protect Michigan’s waters by only applying what you need.

• Slog of wet weather brings on garden pests

  Published on May 27, 2011
  It seems like the rain gage just keeps filling up. Garden plants love it, but pests like earwigs, pillbugs and slugs, do, too.

• Another tree pest causing concern

  Published on June 19, 2009