College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Attend MSU’s Turf School short course in December

  Published on August 25, 2025
  The MSU Turf School, held Dec. 8-11, 2025, is a four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.

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  Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?

  Published on December 26, 2019
  A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.

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  Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

  Published on March 27, 2024
  For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.

• Japanese stilt grass alert

  Published on May 26, 2006
  Japanese stilt grass came to the eastern United States accidentally and has been spreading rapidly into the Midwest.

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  Turf update: Do I need to reapply snow mold fungicides?

  Published on February 8, 2024
  The mild winter weather has resulted in the possibility of new snow mold outbreaks and the need for golf course superintendents to reapply fungicides.

• Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home

  Published on July 21, 2024
  Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources.

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  What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?

  Published on May 14, 2021
  Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary.

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  MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Despite COVID-19 constraints, students receive in-person experience during the spring 2021 semester at golf courses around the country while taking online classes.

• 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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  Caution: Moles at work

  Published on December 2, 2015
  Mole damage can appear differently, but it’s the same guys digging.

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  2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on April 1, 2024
  Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.

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  Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

  Published on April 29, 2020
  New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.

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  Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

  Published on May 1, 2020
  Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf.

• What is evapotranspiration and why it matters

  Published on July 25, 2012
  Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration.

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  Think twice before using 2,4-D in grape-growing areas

  Published on April 28, 2015
  Grape vines are very sensitive to 2,4-D, therefore MDARD has restrictions on the use of 2,4-D for several counties in southwest Michigan.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.

• MSU Annual Trials website

  Published on March 20, 2009
  The following information was obtained from the Floriculture Area of Expertise Team web site and should be of interest to retail garden centers, landscapers and grounds maintenance foreman in Michigan.

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  Pain in the grass: Crabgrass

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Crabgrass got you crabby? Learn more about its biology to help hone your management strategies.

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  Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business

  Published on September 18, 2017
  September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network.

• Estimating the wholesale cost of nursery production: Software now available from MSU

  Published on June 19, 2009
  Understanding your nursery costs helps growers improve cost management and production efficiency. Accurate cost estimation helps growers set prices that enable you to recover costs and maintain profitability.