• Armyworms marching across the northwest Lower Peninsula

  Published on July 25, 2008
  

• Bare ground is warmer

  Published on March 18, 2008
  

• MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit.

• Bacterial leaf scorch: What tree species might be susceptible?

  Published on May 29, 2009
  

• E-Verify: new Internet-based program to verify employment eligibility

  Published on February 10, 2009
  

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  New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.

• Add aphids to the list of emerging pests for this season

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

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  Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass

  Published on March 21, 2024
  Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications.

• Webbed tents on branch tips are caused by fall webworm

  Published on September 5, 2008
  

• Aphids: Little green cows of the bug world

  Published on June 26, 2009
  

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  Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

  Published on May 30, 2025
  A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.

• Loss of exotic pines in Michigan from pine wilt disease

  Published on March 3, 2011
  Non-native pines in Michigan landscapes are susceptible to the often fatal pine wilt disease caused by the pinewood nematode

• Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer

  Published on August 22, 2012
  Following the summer of 2012, many turfgrass areas and lawns may need to be over-seeded to fill in damaged or dead areas.

• European chafer grubs are hungry

  Published on March 16, 2012
  Warm, March weather has made European chafer grubs active in lawns, golf course roughs, and low-maintenance turf sites. Watch for dead patches or bare soil over the next two weeks.

• Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site

  Published on June 2, 2024
  If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area.

• 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.

• Dothistroma needle blight of Austrian pine

  Published on June 4, 2010
  

• 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.

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  Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.

• Braving the blizzard to find better labor management

  Published on February 27, 2013
  Agriculture labor management meetings help farmers brave the storm to find lasting labor solutions.