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  White clover exploding in lawns

  Published on June 26, 2015
  White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.

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  Southwest Michigan pesticide collection date nears

  Published on May 10, 2018
  Unusable pesticides can be properly disposed at the upcoming southwest Michigan Clean Sweep event.

• Turf tips as autumn appears

  Published on September 8, 2006
  

• Winterkill recovery on golf courses

  Published on April 16, 2010
  

• Pesky turfgrass diseases

  Published on July 28, 2006
  

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  Michigan Turfgrass Foundation makes $1 million lead gift to Michigan State University to endow a chair in Turfgrass Pathology

  Published on January 5, 2022
  A $1 million gift from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation to the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launches a $5 million campaign to endow the Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology.

• Dandelions painting turf and lawns yellow

  Published on May 9, 2013
  Another annual rite of spring is upon us: dandelions. The best time to control will be at the puff ball stage.

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  What are the alternatives to grub control insecticides?

  Published on April 1, 2014
  A garden center owner asks about alternatives to standard grub control insecticides. Here’s a review of products and best practices.

• Memorial Day “me-do” list for the lawn

  Published on May 22, 2009
  

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  Ice on putting greens

  Published on March 1, 2015
  Ice sheets have once again formed on putting greens this winter and damage to turfgrass may occur.

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  Conditions are favorable for pink snow mold development

  Published on April 5, 2017
  Microdochium patch, or pink snow mold, is active on golf courses and may require treatment.

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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.

• Boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles and cluster flies. Oh boy!

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

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  How do I find pesticide education resources, review manuals and applicator tests?

  Published on November 18, 2019
  Use these frequently asked questions to find Worker Protection Standards (WPS) resources, purchase pesticide applicator review manuals, and sign up for MDARD pesticide applicator test.

• Black vine weevil damage to rhododendrons

  Published on July 7, 2011
  Black vine weevil feeds on the roots and leaves of rhododendrons and many other broadleaved evergreens.

• Building employee loyalty through involvement

  Published on January 9, 2012
  How can you build employee loyalty? Table Rock Farm, Inc. of Castile, NY provides an example of one way to do just that.

• Toxic mulch: When wood chips go bad

  Published on July 15, 2011
  A sour smell coming from your mulch could be the result of acids and other compounds. Use the proper precautions before placing in beds, especially during hot weather.

• Look out for European crane flies and turf damage in October around Grand Rapids and Detroit

  Published on September 19, 2013
  Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in October and next April and May. To be prepared, here are photos of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage.

• Michigan Fertilizer Act changes

  Published on November 8, 2013
  Changes to the Fertilizer Act in Michigan results in more choices of natural fertilizers that can be applied.

• Red thread in turf

  Published on June 2, 2011
  Red thread is a disease of turfgrass that is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize.