College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Calico scale, cottony maple scale, and Lecanium scale species are raining honeydew now

  Published on May 29, 2009
  

• Garlic mustard: Threat to woodlands

  Published on April 22, 2010
  Garlic mustard threatens displacement of hundreds of native woodland plants and ferns.

• Maple scorch, wilting and dieback remain a mystery

  Published on July 24, 2009
  

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  Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

  Published on September 24, 2021
  A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.

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  Tips for seeding lawns in September

  Published on September 12, 2019
  September is the ideal time for seeding turfgrass in Michigan.

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  Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

  Published on March 30, 2020
  Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

• 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.

• First reports of European chafer adults

  Published on June 18, 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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  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.

• Blue spruce needle cast disease

  Published on March 26, 2010
  

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  Pinkish-red strands in grass could be red thread

  Published on June 26, 2019
  Red thread is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize.

• Tips on submitting insects for identification

  Published on May 6, 2011
  No more guessing: Here’s how to package up insects and other arthropods for identification from the lab.

• Turfgrass tips for surviving summer

  Published on May 25, 2007
  

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  Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

  Published on June 8, 2023
  Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.

• Early season nursery crop disease management

  Published on April 18, 2008
  Nursery growers should be on a routine copper fungicide program to help reduce the spread of bacterial blight, especially when lilacs are overwintered in polyhouses.

• 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.

• 2011 West Michigan summer nursery discussion meetings

  Published on June 8, 2011
  Nursery growers are invited to a series of weekly, roundtable discussions with ornamental nursery plant growers and MSU Extension specialists in Ottawa County starting June 16.

• Interviewing employees on the way out

  Published on October 11, 2011
  Exit interviews with departing employees can provide valuable information to farm managers to help sharpen management, correct mistakes and retain employees