College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Spruce tree disease symptoms are associated with fungal pathogens and are progressing through time

  Published on July 29, 2011
  What’s causing the stress that’s allowing the pathogens Phomopsis and Diplodia to attack and kill branches on spruce trees in Michigan?

• Enhancing beneficial insects with native plants

  Published on June 16, 2006
  

• Got innovative youth education ideas? Get funded!

  Published on October 3, 2011
  Details you should follow when submitting a grant proposal to the NCR-SARE Youth and Youth Educator Grant Program for sustainable agriculture.

• Is it winter damage or needlecast?

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

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  Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

  Published on March 27, 2020
  Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.

• Emerald ash borer treatment products for professionals

  Published on April 18, 2008
  Several insecticide products have worked well in research tests for control of emerald ash borer in individual trees.

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  It’s not too late to mulch fallen leaves into lawns

  Published on November 17, 2014
  Keep mulching your leaves through the season – don’t bag ‘em! Michigan State University research shows it’s great for your lawn.

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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.

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  Is my lawn dead?

  Published on August 14, 2018
  July was hot and dry and unirrigated lawns were dormant. Following recent rains, many are wondering whether or not their lawns are dead and need reseeding.

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  Spartan Stadium getting new playing surface for 2019 season

  Published on April 15, 2019
  The upcoming project, which will begin April 15 and is set to finish by June 15, will replace the current modular field system with a conventional grass field.

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  Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

  Published on July 15, 2020
  The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.

• What to do with Imprelis-affected trees

  Published on June 24, 2011
  Patience and time are preferred to hasty action that may only compound the problem.

• Soil…it’s more than dirt

  Published on November 8, 2011
  Managing soil properly not only will protect our natural resources but it will also save farmers financial resources.

• Webbed tents on branch tips are caused by fall webworm

  Published on September 5, 2008
  

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  Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications.

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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.

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  Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

  Published on June 23, 2025
  High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.

• Final fall turf chores

  Published on September 24, 2010
  

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  Broadleaf weeds white clover and black medic are now flowering in turf

  Published on June 1, 2017
  A long-term strategy to reduce white clover and black medic in turfgrass is to ensure adequate fertility levels.

• 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.