College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

• USDA releases new hardiness zone map

  Published on January 30, 2012
  New United States Department of Agriculture hardiness map features more up-to-date climate data and interactivity. Here are the strengths and limitations of the latest update since 1990.

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  Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Engage in an activity to enjoy and protect Michigan’s lakes.

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  Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for

  Published on May 4, 2020
  Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly.

• Control of downy mildew in Lamium

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

• Turf diseases getting pesky in turf

  Published on August 8, 2008
  

• 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.

• Enrollment is Open for Off-Campus MSU Landscape, Plant Science and Viticulture Certificate Programs

  Published on May 26, 2011
  Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology will conduct off-campus applied plant science, landscape and viticulture certificate programs at five west Michigan community college locations this fall.