College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Memorial Day lawn care

  Published on May 21, 2010
  

• Irrigation critical for newly planted trees and shrubs

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

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  Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.

• Understanding growing degree-days

  Published on August 25, 2017
  Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests.

• Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand

  Published on November 1, 2013
  MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators.

• Bacterial leaf scorch: What tree species might be susceptible?

  Published on May 29, 2009
  

• Enviro-weather is getting bigger and better

  Published on April 13, 2007
  

• 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.

• Weeds in the heat

  Published on July 13, 2007
  

• Add aphids to the list of emerging pests for this season

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

• Miracle weed and tips for seeding turf

  Published on May 4, 2007
  

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  Do grub control products work?

  Published on May 31, 2017
  When to apply grub control products, how reliable they are and why some people are confused about whether they work.

• Protecting Michigan’s water resources

  Published on March 16, 2013
  Michigan borders some of the world’s greatest fresh water resources. Protecting the water quality of these resources is the goal of projects throughout the state.

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  Serious about drones? Attend the Tri-State UAV Field Day Aug. 27

  Published on July 13, 2018
  Join us in Ohio for a UAV workshop to learn more about data collection and geographic data analysis using drones for people working in agriculture.

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  Helping your turf during dry and hot weather

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Throughout much of Michigan, lawns are under stress from high temperatures and lack of rainfall.

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  Pain in the grass: Bermudagrass

  Published on June 8, 2023
  Tackling bermudagrass in a residential lawn can be daunting. Learn more about the biology and management strategies.

• Stresses adding up on lawns

  Published on July 30, 2010
  

• Gypsy moth, eastern tent caterpillar, forest tent caterpillar and cankerworms

  Published on June 13, 2008
  

• 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.

• Integrated pest management can save money

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest.