College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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?

• Tips on how to best air out your turf

  Published on May 11, 2007
  

• Tips for revitalizing your turf this fall

  Published on September 23, 2011
  The past summer was once again a stressful one for many turfgrass areas, so if your patch of green is looking a little less green, here are some helpful tips to rejuvenate your lawn.

• Toxic mulch: When wood chips go bad

  Published on July 15, 2011
  A sour smell coming from your mulch could be the result of acids and other compounds. Use the proper precautions before placing in beds, especially during hot weather.

• Tough to control broadleaf weeds flowering

  Published on May 16, 2013
  The second best chance you have to control troubling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy is when they're flowering.

• Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – July, 14 2017

  Published on July 14, 2017
  Storm damage to trees, “weedy orchid”, tar spot on maple, slugs, second generation pine needle scale, spruce needle rust.

• 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.

• Tree cattle causing undue concern

  Published on July 16, 2010
  

• Tough growing on golf courses in 2010

  Published on July 30, 2010
  

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  Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference

  Published on December 6, 2017
  A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference.

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update — May 11, 2018

  Published on May 11, 2018
  Winter injury on many different plants is visible, and gypsy moth, white pine weevil adults, ticks, stink bugs and boxelder bugs are active.

• Turfgrass seedheads

  Published on May 12, 2006
  

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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.

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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.

• Temperatures are predicted to keep climbing

  Published on July 13, 2011
  The 6-10 and 8-14 day outlook call for above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.

• The last irrigation duties of the year: summarize, record, inspect and plan

  Published on October 24, 2011
  A little time spent now can greatly improve your irrigation success next year.

• Thinking about treating for grubs?

  Published on May 4, 2007
  

• Gypsy moth, eastern tent caterpillar, forest tent caterpillar and cankerworms

  Published on June 13, 2008
  

• Summer turf musings

  Published on June 27, 2008