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

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

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  Poa annua putting greens declining?

  Published on April 9, 2015
  Poa annua putting greens have been showing signs of stress in the last week that may be related to winterkill.

• Isolation distances to protect water quality

  Published on December 2, 2011
  Water quality can be impacted on Michigan farms by virtue of distance the practice has to surface water and wells.

• Diseases of herbaceous perennials book and CD-rom

  Published on July 2, 2009
  Editor’s note: This article is from the archives of the MSU Crop Advisory Team Alerts. Check the label of any pesticide referenced to ensure your use is included.

• Banded ash borers

  Published on April 16, 2010
  

• The 2011 Michigan garden plant tour

  Published on June 10, 2011
  Greenhouse growers, landscapers, nurserymen and women, and garden center operators are invited to visit leading young plant growers and the MSU Gardens from August 1-12.

• New Michigan online water withdrawal tool available

  Published on March 20, 2009
  Editor’s note: This article is from the archives of the MSU Crop Advisory Team Alerts. Check the label of any pesticide referenced to ensure your use is included.

• Don't give up on drought-stressed trees

  Published on September 10, 2010
  Most deciduous trees, and even conifers, will drop leaves (or needles) when they undergo drought stress. This is part of the tree’s drought adaptation. The trade off is that the tree is also shedding parts that photosynthesize.

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  Smart soils using the MSU Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer

  Published on August 21, 2014
  Fall is an excellent time to tune up your garden or lawn for the coming year by taking a soil test.

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  Suspected annual bluegrass weevil on golf course in Michigan

  Published on June 13, 2022
  Suspected annual bluegrass weevil has been initially identified on a golf course in southeast Michigan. This is a significant pest for golf course turf, especially annual bluegrass, and if confirmed will be the first occurrence in Michigan.

• Carpenter ants: the other unofficial state insect of Michigan

  Published on May 23, 2008
  

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  Interactive social media workshop emphasizes methods to grow your social media presence

  Published on October 22, 2019
  Register for an interactive workshop emphasizing social media 101, top 10 best practices and mastering your return on investment from social media for new to advanced growers and business owners.

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  Alumni Jake Kilby (MS 2024) reflects on his success at MSU

  Published on February 27, 2025
  Recent grad offers advice to students

• Weeds in the heat

  Published on July 13, 2007
  

• Controlling weeds in turfgrass

  Published on May 15, 2009
  

• Is it winter damage or needlecast?

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

• Scout trees now for spruce needle rust

  Published on July 15, 2011
  Spruce needle rust can cause spruce trees to lose 25 to 75 percent of their new needles. Know how to reduce the impact of spruce needle rust to your Christmas tree fields and landscape.

• Michigan sales tax and farm exemption

  Published on June 10, 2010
  

• It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides

  Published on April 14, 2011
  Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state.

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update — May 11, 2018

  Published on May 11, 2018
  Winter injury on many different plants is visible, and gypsy moth, white pine weevil adults, ticks, stink bugs and boxelder bugs are active.