College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Reduced maintenance on golf courses due to novel coronavirus pandemic

  Published on March 26, 2020
  It is important to maintain minimal turfgrass maintenance programs so when we emerge from this crisis, golf courses are in acceptable playing condition and ready for business.

• Turfgrass seedheads

  Published on May 12, 2006
  

• Another early fall?

  Published on August 13, 2010
  

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  Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

  Published on October 21, 2025
  Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.

• European crane fly damage appearing now in Grand Rapids

  Published on May 14, 2012
  European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses is appearing now. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults, and turf damage.

• First reports of European chafer adults

  Published on June 18, 2010
  

• Control of downy mildew in Lamium

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

• 2010: A good year for acorns

  Published on September 10, 2010
  

• Tips for seeding your lawn during summer

  Published on July 11, 2013
  Summer conditions make it difficult to establish new grass in lawns. Here are some tips if you can’t wait for fall.

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  Wet spring conditions create challenging turfgrass conditions

  Published on May 24, 2018
  Warm temperatures and excessive rainfall have turfgrass growth surging.

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  MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

  Published on August 1, 2024
  Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.

• What to do with Imprelis-affected trees

  Published on June 24, 2011
  Patience and time are preferred to hasty action that may only compound the problem.

• Soil…it’s more than dirt

  Published on November 8, 2011
  Managing soil properly not only will protect our natural resources but it will also save farmers financial resources.

• U.S. agricultural labor statistics for summer 2010

  Published on August 24, 2010
  

• Waitea patch appearing on golf courses

  Published on June 1, 2007
  

• Temperatures are predicted to keep climbing

  Published on July 13, 2011
  The 6-10 and 8-14 day outlook call for above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.

• 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.

• 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.

• Heat tracking damage on lawns

  Published on June 24, 2011
  Traffic from people or mowers on turf that is under stress from high temperatures may result in heat tracking damage.

• Top five reasons it’s an epic crabgrass year

  Published on August 2, 2013
  There are several reasons for crabgrass being especially troublesome this summer in Michigan.