College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Herbicide recommendations for controlling clover

  Published on July 28, 2006
  

• Protect your water supply from backsiphoning of pesticides

  Published on June 23, 2011
  There are easy steps to prevent backsiphoning of pesticides into your water supply.

• Finding a fair cost for shared irrigation systems

  Published on October 15, 2014
  If you can find the true annual cost of an irrigation system it is easy to assess the annual cost of the investment and annual power and labor cost by the number of acre the system provides for each party.

• Beware of frostbite in winter months

  Published on December 14, 2011
  As harvest comes to a close and the weather turns cold, there are certain precautions that should be taken in order to safe over the winter months.

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  Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

  Published on September 13, 2021
  Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season.

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update - July 13, 2018

  Published on July 13, 2018
  Scout for gypsy moth egg masses, drought stress symptoms, white pine weevil damage to leaders of trees, and rust in conifers.

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  Cold temperatures extend application timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicides

  Published on April 16, 2020
  Cold soil temperatures should extend timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicide applications.

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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.

• Garlic mustard: Rapid invader of Michigan woodlands

  Published on April 13, 2007
  Garlic mustard is rapidly becoming one of Michigan’s worst woodland weeds, threatening to displace hundreds of native woodland plants and ferns.

• Does a dormant lawn need to be treated for grubs?

  Published on July 12, 2012
  Home lawns are the most susceptible to grub damage under dry conditions. If you have seen turf damage caused by grubs in the last two years, plan on applying an insecticide for grubs before August 1.

• A friendly fungus and a friendly fly take a toll on forest tent caterpillar

  Published on May 28, 2010
  

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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.

• Winter is a great time to begin planning shoreline projects

  Published on December 18, 2012
  A wealth of information is available to help Michigan residents get a jump start on landscaping projects that protect the water quality of Michigan’s inland lakes.

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  2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on April 1, 2024
  Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.

• Website to locate beekeepers who rent honey bee colonies for pollination

  Published on May 16, 2007
  

• Armyworms marching across the northwest Lower Peninsula

  Published on July 25, 2008
  

• Sun exposure dangers

  Published on July 14, 2011
  Simple tips to keep your skin safe while farming.

• Turf redemption on the horizon

  Published on August 13, 2010
  

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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.

• Understanding growing degree-days

  Published on August 25, 2017
  Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests.