College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Extreme care should be taken when considering what to plant over and around your septic system

  Published on October 31, 2013
  Planting appropriate vegetation over the drain field is key to allowing a septic system to properly treat household wastewater and ensure the safety of your family and the environment.

• Got a great sustainable agriculture idea? Why not get support to try it out!

  Published on August 30, 2011
  The 2011 North Central Region SARE Farmer Rancher Grant and Youth and Youth Educator Grant call for proposals are now available. Consider applying if you have the idea for a sustainable agriculture project.

• 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.

• Delay pruning of oaks to prevent oak wilt

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Avoid potential risk of infection by waiting until November to prune oaks.

• Check out Enviro-weather’s new features for 2009

  Published on May 7, 2009
  

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  Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes

  Published on January 2, 2018
  Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts.

• Botrytis blight update

  Published on February 26, 2009
  

• Microdochium patch on golf courses

  Published on May 10, 2012
  Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) has been active on golf courses with the recent rainfall and cool temperatures.

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  Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn

  Published on November 14, 2023
  An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age.

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  Guide for encouraging pollinators

  Published on October 21, 2015
  Handy, new, pocket-sized guide will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers support bee species.

• Timing for fall fertilization and rust on turf

  Published on September 7, 2012
  Following a stressful summer, lawns will benefit from a timely fertilizer application in the fall and may help turfgrass out-grow rust infestations.

• Memorial Day heat and wilt stress on lawns

  Published on June 6, 2014
  The warm, dry conditions over the Memorial Day weekend caught some turf unprepared.

• Crabgrass explosion in the future?

  Published on May 30, 2008
  

• Mid-May lawn activities

  Published on May 16, 2008
  

• Blackflies are out and at it in southern Michigan

  Published on May 14, 2010
  

• Watch for European crane fly damage in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Detroit area

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in May. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage.

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  Enviroweather website modernization survey

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.

• Turf susceptible to drought?

  Published on June 5, 2009
  

• A big year for outbreaks of soft scales in Michigan

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

• The Do’s and Don’ts of handling and applying pesticides

  Published on May 16, 2011
  Whether you are a homeowner, farmer or grower, precaution and care need to be front and center when handling and applying pesticides.