College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

  Published on April 25, 2025
  An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.

• White pine weevil damage on conifers is causing wilted leaders

  Published on July 15, 2011
  White pine weevils are damaging conifers in Christmas tree fields and landscapes, causing the current year's growth on the leader to wilt, droop and eventually die.

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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.

• Braving the blizzard to find better labor management

  Published on February 27, 2013
  Agriculture labor management meetings help farmers brave the storm to find lasting labor solutions.

• Armillaria root rot

  Published on May 18, 2007
  A resource on Armillaria root rot.

• 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.

• Core manual/RUP review offered in Spanish on Feb. 27

  Published on February 14, 2020
  Prepare for the MDARD Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with this Spanish-speaking review session in West Olive, Michigan.

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  MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

  Published on August 1, 2024
  Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.

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  Spray drone demonstration for pest management in vegetable and field crops

  Published on August 6, 2024
  Learn and discuss with fellow vegetable and field crop growers and MSU Extension educators about drone usage for pesticide and fertilizer application, plus seeding cover crops.

• Update on garlic mustard biological control

  Published on May 18, 2007
  Garlic mustard is a biennial invasive weed native to Europe that is now widely distributed across North America from Georgia to Alaska.

• Summer stress of turf on golf courses

  Published on August 10, 2012
  The drought and heat during the 2012 summer has resulted in tremendous stress to golf course turf.

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  Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

  Published on February 10, 2017
  Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.

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  Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes

  Published on January 2, 2018
  Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts.

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  Lawn turf update - July 6, 2023

  Published on July 6, 2023
  Lawns have recovered following the dry conditions the last couple months but now many diseases are appearing.

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  New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?

  Published on March 1, 2020
  Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.

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  Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season

  Published on August 30, 2019
  Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan.

• 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.

• Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems

  Published on July 21, 2024
  Understanding the five distinct lake zones and the habitats they provide is key to restoring or maintaining lake ecosystem health.

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  Lawn turf update - May 4, 2023

  Published on May 4, 2023
  Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet weather but the forecasted warmup by the end of the week will have lawns and weeds springing to life.

• June beetle numbers high in 2011

  Published on June 14, 2011
  With the large flight of adult June beetles this year, watch for a high white grub population and increased root injury the next two growing seasons.