College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

• Turfgrass ants have started to emerge for mating flights

  Published on September 4, 2009
  

• Scouting for weeds: Ground ivy (creeping Charlie)

  Published on April 13, 2007
  

• Hatch Act of 1887 laid foundation for MSU AgBioResearch centers

  Published on June 11, 2012
  The 14 Michigan State University AgBioResearch centers scattered throughout the state can trace their roots back to a pivotal moment in agricultural history that occurred 125 years ago.

• Mowing pattern

  Published on May 21, 2010
  

• Speedwell fading fast

  Published on May 26, 2006
  

• Two new tax benefits aid employers who hire and retain unemployed workers

  Published on June 3, 2010
  

• Benefits of cover crops

  Published on March 28, 2011
  Cover crops offer many benefits not just soil erosion protection.

• One tough nutsedge

  Published on July 2, 2010
  

• The supreme pest of lawns: Moles

  Published on May 4, 2010
  

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  Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub

  Published on May 9, 2014
  “Little brown bumble bees” buzzing around low to the ground are actually beetles that pollinate flowers and decompose organic matter.

• 2010: A good year for acorns

  Published on September 10, 2010
  

• Multiple resources will help you track potato late blight

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Five-day potato late blight forecast, Twitter-page and Blightcast up and running for Michigan for 2011.

• New irrigation planning checklist

  Published on November 17, 2011
  When planning a new irrigation system for your farm a little organization can help avoid mistakes. The following check list has been collected from several well-seasoned irrigators and irrigation sale people.

• Mosquito repellent can damage turf

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Mosquito spray can damage turf, so be careful where you spray, especially at the golf course.

• Memorial Day lawn care

  Published on May 21, 2010
  

• Turf still struggling

  Published on September 10, 2010
  

• Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!

  Published on February 13, 2013
  Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy!

• NCR-SARE announces 2011 call for PDP pre-proposals

  Published on April 14, 2011
  NCR-SARE supports state professional development programs and competitive grants for training agricultural professionals.

• Lawn fertilization tips, really!

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