College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Telling your agriculture story to the public...everyday!

  Published on January 9, 2012
  Farmers across the country need to take action to meet the need of consumers who are asking questions about how animals are raised and about how their food is produced.

• Getting the most from landscape herbicides

  Published on June 17, 2011
  Follow these tips to minimize impacts to non-target plants.

• Two easy tips for avoiding grub damage in your yard

  Published on June 27, 2013
  July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs in home lawns, or you can avoid this problem by irrigating more and raising the mowing height.

• A new study on the risk of moving firewood

  Published on July 30, 2010
  USDA APHIS has recently released a risk assessment on the long-distance movement of firewood.

• When to control winter annuals and perennial broadleaf weeds in turf

  Published on April 27, 2012
  Many weeds are currently flowering in turf and lawns, but not all require control.

• Freeze injury on turf

  Published on April 11, 2012
  Yes, your lawn can freeze. Recent low nighttime temperatures below 30°F have resulted in freeze injury on turf.

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  Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

  Published on July 18, 2024
  Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

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  Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

• Start your planning: Best of the Best from the 2011 Michigan State University Flowering Annual Trial

  Published on December 20, 2011
  Twenty-six flowering, annual bedding plants rated a perfect 5.0 for the entire growing season at the MSU Horticulture Demonstration Gardens 2011 trials.

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  Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plants update – April 21, 2017

  Published on April 21, 2017
  Callery pears are showing up in the landscape, and white pine weevil adults are being caught in traps. Fishing spider activity is early this year.

• Honey bee colony collapse disorder

  Published on May 17, 2007
  

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  Lawn turf update - May 4, 2023

  Published on May 4, 2023
  Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet weather but the forecasted warmup by the end of the week will have lawns and weeds springing to life.

• Scouting for weeds: Ground ivy (creeping Charlie)

  Published on April 13, 2007
  

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  Pythium root rot diseases on golf courses

  Published on July 19, 2019
  Pythium root rot diseases, seldom a problem in Michigan, are currently causing stress on golf course putting greens.

• CAT Alerts are moving to join news.msue.msu.edu

  Published on March 23, 2011
  CAT Alerts are joining a new effort to bring you more timely information from MSU Extension.

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

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  Smitley Recognized for Support of Michigan Golf Industry

  Published on May 9, 2022
  Dave Smitley is recognized for his support of the Golf Industry in Michigan.

• To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers

  Published on July 24, 2012
  Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much.