College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Farm modifications for reduced arm strength or amputations

  Published on June 6, 2011
  Tips to making farming with limited arm strength or arm amputations easier.

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  Spartan Stadium getting new playing surface for 2019 season

  Published on April 15, 2019
  The upcoming project, which will begin April 15 and is set to finish by June 15, will replace the current modular field system with a conventional grass field.

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – April 19, 2019

  Published on April 19, 2019
  Spring has sprung in most of Michigan, leading gardeners to ask many common turf, pruning and pollinator health questions.

• Understanding tree reversions

  Published on June 17, 2011
  Why there’s a “tree growing out of your tree” and what to do about it.

• Quackgrass now appearing in turf

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Quackgrass infestations in lawns and other turf areas stand out this time of year due to accelerated top growth.

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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.

• How to check poly tank condition using three different methods

  Published on March 7, 2011
  Checking poly tank integrity is vital to ensure that a farm does not have an economic and environmental disaster

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  How to care for rapidly growing lawns

  Published on July 9, 2014
  Grass is growing vigorously due to frequent rainfall and mild temperatures, and in some instances, lawns are now hungry and nutrient deficient.

• Fall turfgrass establishment

  Published on August 27, 2010
  

• Fasciation: A weird plant deformity

  Published on April 27, 2007
  

• Five-day potato late blight forecast now available for Michigan

  Published on May 7, 2010
  

• Fertilizing and water smart formula

  Published on May 9, 2008
  

• Forest tent caterpillars and gypsy moths are feeding on trees

  Published on June 12, 2009
  

• Five tips to manage lawns for water quality

  Published on May 26, 2016
  Lawn area makes up a large part of the land surface in communities. Proper maintenance and management of these areas can protect water quality.

• Many Enviro-weather tools have new features

  Published on April 16, 2010
  

• Staying current with Enviro-weather

  Published on June 18, 2009
  

• Anything new on black vine weevil control?

  Published on July 30, 2010
  

• Six steps to fall turfgrass establishment

  Published on August 26, 2011
  The cooler temperatures of autumn make it the ideal time to seed a lawn or reestablish dead areas following a stressful summer.

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  Winter damage to lawns: Molds, moles and voles

  Published on April 17, 2014
  The winter of 2013-14 was certainly one of the most challenging any of us have ever experienced, and lawns emerged from winter with some bumps and bruises.

• Wise management of fertilizer saves money and the environment

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Maximize your fertilizer investment and protect Michigan’s waters by only applying what you need.