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  Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for

  Published on May 4, 2020
  Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly.

• 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.

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  When should I fertilize my lawn during spring?

  Published on March 20, 2015
  Patience is more than just a virtue when it comes to fertilizing lawns in spring. There is no benefit to fertilizing frozen soil.

• Safe pesticide storage tips

  Published on February 28, 2011
  Check your storage area to ensure you are taking advantage of these practices for best results.

• Imprelis herbicide may injure evergreens

  Published on June 16, 2011
  There have been reports of damage to evergreens following the application of the turfgrass herbicide Imprelis (a.i. aminocyclopyrachlor).

• Successful nutrient management begins with soil sampling

  Published on April 11, 2013
  Soil analysis and fertilizer recommendations are only as good as the samples you submit.

• 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.

• Enrollment is Open for Off-Campus MSU Landscape, Plant Science and Viticulture Certificate Programs

  Published on May 26, 2011
  Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology will conduct off-campus applied plant science, landscape and viticulture certificate programs at five west Michigan community college locations this fall.

• eXtension: Land grant universities at your fingertips

  Published on December 29, 2011
  eXtension is an online resource developed collaboratively by the nation’s land grant institutions to provide credible, research-based information to the public on topics of daily life, communities and business and may be accessed at www.extension.org.

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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.

• Telling your agriculture story to the public...everyday!

  Published on January 9, 2012
  Farmers across the country need to take action to meet the need of consumers who are asking questions about how animals are raised and about how their food is produced.

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  Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 1 of 2

  Published on March 21, 2017
  In Michigan, it is illegal to sell, purchase or apply restricted use pesticides without holding a valid pesticide applicator’s certification or working on your own farm under the direct supervision of someone who does. What is that and how do you get one?

• Downy mildew on Veronica

  Published on June 21, 2007
  

• Summer turf musings

  Published on June 27, 2008
  

• Yellow hawkweed and black medic

  Published on May 28, 2010
  

• Autumn turf tips

  Published on September 19, 2008
  

• FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes

  Published on January 17, 2017
  Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.

• Heterosporium leaf spot

  Published on July 24, 2009
  

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  Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie

  Published on April 1, 2015
  Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin.

• Hatch Act of 1887 laid foundation for MSU AgBioResearch centers

  Published on June 11, 2012
  The 14 Michigan State University AgBioResearch centers scattered throughout the state can trace their roots back to a pivotal moment in agricultural history that occurred 125 years ago.