College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents

  Published on July 15, 2015
  Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message.

• Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

  Published on April 10, 2017
  Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.

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  Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.

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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.

• New legislation aims to protect Michigan’s waters from phosphorous in turf fertilizers

  Published on November 17, 2011
  New legislation prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers on residential or commercial lawns, beginning January 1, 2012.

• Little known lawn pest shows up in southwest Michigan

  Published on May 19, 2006
  

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  Eight new stations added to the Enviroweather network

  Published on May 14, 2019
  The new stations are situated in important areas for fruit, vegetable and row crop production in west central Michigan.

• Irrigation critical for newly planted trees and shrubs

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

• Quackgrass control in turf

  Published on May 5, 2006
  

• Core aeration and dethatching of lawns

  Published on September 4, 2009
  

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  Lawn tips to save you money

  Published on April 8, 2016
  Five tips for maintaining a lawn while doing less and hopefully saving some cash.

• Heat tracks on lawns

  Published on July 25, 2008
  

• Pesticide applicator training and exam scheduled for Dec. 10, 2015 in Rogers City

  Published on November 17, 2015
  Pesticide applicator training and certification programs improve pesticide use practices in Michigan by ensuring certified applicators receive up-to-date information on pesticide regulation, handling and application.

• 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.

• Turf damaged from mowing traffic

  Published on June 23, 2006
  

• What can I do about the mosquito super emergence?

  Published on August 12, 2011
  If simply staying indoors isn’t an option, use these precautions and repellents to keep away the heavy swarms of mosquitoes lurking in your yard.

• Lawns and other turf recovering from stressful July

  Published on August 12, 2011
  The record-breaking heat has taken a toll on many turf areas, causing crabgrass and weeds. Here are some tips in helping your turf recover and prepare for fall.

• Weather will turn cooler

  Published on May 13, 2011
  A cool, wet weekend compared to recent days.

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  Zoysiagrass: A warm-season grass in a cool-season world

  Published on April 25, 2014
  When April showers turn your lawn green, thick, blonde patches of turfgrass reveal a completely different creature lurking among your bluegrass.

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  Online review now available for private pesticide applicators

  Published on April 17, 2020
  Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension.