College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership reaches homeowners through Shoreline Educator Network

  Published on December 5, 2012
  A network of shoreline educators is available to teach riparians the benefits of natural shorelines in inland lake ecosystems.

• Benefits of cover crops

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

• Cooler weather on the way

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Most parts of the state are up to four weeks behind in growing degree day accumulations and the cool forecast will likely increase that gap.

• Improving center pivot irrigation system uniformity

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Checking irrigation system uniformity is the first step in improving water use efficiency and lowering energy use.

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  Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!

  Published on May 9, 2024
  Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier.

• What’s popping up in turf?

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

• Spruce tree problem shows symptoms of both needlecast and branch death

  Published on July 22, 2011
  Although needlecast and branch death will have to be treated in the spring, take this time to learn more about managing these issues and be prepared for what to do next spring.

• Forest tent caterpillars and gypsy moths are feeding on trees

  Published on June 12, 2009
  

• Protect Michigan water resources and grow healthy lawns with "Go Green" tip sheet

  Published on May 3, 2012
  Updated lawn care tip sheet reflects recent changes to the Michigan Fertilizer Law regarding lawn fertilizer and its application.

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  New training available for agricultural board members

  Published on September 7, 2018
  Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing.

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  New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?

  Published on March 1, 2020
  Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.

• Melting ice sheets on putting greens

  Published on February 14, 2014
  Different products can be used to facilitate melting ice sheets on putting greens.

• Flower hermit beetle grubs

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

• Is fall really a great time to plant trees?

  Published on September 24, 2010
  

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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.

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  FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

  Published on May 8, 2018
  The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.

• I-9 form revision requires unexpired documents

  Published on April 14, 2009
  

• Spruce needle rust disease

  Published on July 24, 2009
  

• Blood sucking parasites that start with the letter “B”: Bird mites, bed bugs and bat bugs

  Published on June 13, 2008
  

• Pesky turfgrass diseases

  Published on July 28, 2006