College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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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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  Learn about Michigan’s lakes online

  Published on September 19, 2017
  Register today for this opportunity to learn about inland lakes from MSU Extension and participants across the Midwest.

• Seedheads in lawns

  Published on May 19, 2011
  Seedheads in lawns are a natural process that can’t be avoided, but keeping your mower blade sharp and applying fertilizer will help the lawn be healthy and good looking.

• Turf tips as autumn appears

  Published on September 8, 2006
  

• Don't forget about newly planted trees and shrubs

  Published on June 4, 2010
  

• Crabgrass on the rise

  Published on June 18, 2010
  

• Early spring weeds flowering

  Published on April 27, 2007
  

• Memorial Day triggers fertilization

  Published on May 26, 2006
  

• New legislation aims to protect Michigan’s waters from phosphorous in turf fertilizers

  Published on November 17, 2011
  New legislation prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers on residential or commercial lawns, beginning January 1, 2012.

• Yellow nutsedge and irrigation

  Published on July 10, 2009
  

• Save these dates –upcoming programs for landscape professionals

  Published on May 27, 2011
  Join us July 21 and July 29 to improve your diagnostic skills, earn recertification credits and network with colleagues.

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  Lawn tips to save you money

  Published on April 8, 2016
  Five tips for maintaining a lawn while doing less and hopefully saving some cash.

• 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.

• Turf diseases getting pesky in turf

  Published on August 8, 2008
  

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  Controlling annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses

  Published on April 3, 2019
  Growing degree-days have accumulated very slowly this year, but within the next week many areas in lower Michigan will be in the optimum application window for applying plant growth regulators to control annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses.

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  Postemergence crabgrass control in turf

  Published on July 31, 2014
  Crabgrass has emerged in many turf areas, there are several herbicide options available for postemergence control.

• Recent emergences of European chafers have been causing problems

  Published on May 20, 2009
  

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  Ice on putting greens: Big deal or no deal?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Freeze-thaw cycles throughout this winter are creating short-term ice sheets on putting greens.

• Turf damaged from mowing traffic

  Published on June 23, 2006
  

• Where can you get pesticide applicator recertification by seminar credits in Michigan?

  Published on December 13, 2011
  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s website lists upcoming pesticide applicator renewal seminar meeting dates and locations for private and commercial applicators by month.