College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Protecting evergreens from winter injury

  Published on February 28, 2011
  Evergreen plants often experience injury in winter as harsh winds pull moisture out of leaves that cannot be replenished.

• Accurate identification is key to a successful pest management program

  Published on May 9, 2014
  The foundation for any good pest management program should be accurate identification of the pest. Early identification provides time to monitor pests and determine the best plan of action.

• Start your planning: Best of the Best from the 2011 Michigan State University Flowering Annual Trial

  Published on December 20, 2011
  Twenty-six flowering, annual bedding plants rated a perfect 5.0 for the entire growing season at the MSU Horticulture Demonstration Gardens 2011 trials.

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  Start the new year in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act

  Published on December 18, 2025
  The Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet from MSU Extension provides detailed information and frequently asked questions related to the Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan.

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  MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicators and certified crop advisers recertification

  Published on November 21, 2025
  The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) introduces a new webinar series offering Michigan pesticide applicators RUP credits and up-to-date training on safety and regulations, with CEU opportunities available for certified crop advisers.

• Fertilizer prices continue to increase

  Published on December 9, 2011
  The prices of all major fertilizers have steadily increased over time. Prepaying for fertilizer and on-farm fertilizer storage will help to reduce fertilizer costs.

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  Celebrating the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s 50 years of impact at MSU

  Published on December 18, 2024
  Since 1974, philanthropic support from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has strengthened MSU’s world-renowned turfgrass program.

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  MSU researchers part of team investigating winter stresses of turfgrass in northern climates

  Published on January 24, 2022
  Led by the University of Minnesota, the group received an $8M USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant

• Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index

  Published on August 9, 2012
  A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.

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  MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

  Published on May 27, 2022
  From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.

• New online resource for MSU Extension information now available

  Published on March 2, 2011
  Farmers looking for the most up-to-date information from MSU Extension have a new online tool at their fingertips

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  Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.

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  Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

  Published on July 27, 2020
  A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.

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  Spring lawn care tips for the do-it yourselfers

  Published on March 31, 2020
  Spring has sprung and with temperatures forecast to warm considerably in the next week, many do-it yourselfers or those simply looking for something to do outside their home will be venturing out into their lawns.

• 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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  FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

  Published on May 8, 2018
  The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.

• Bare ground is warmer

  Published on March 18, 2008
  

• Downy mildew control on roses

  Published on May 4, 2007
  Editor’s note: This article is from the archives of the MSU Crop Advisory Team Alerts. Check the label of any pesticide referenced to ensure your use is included.

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  Do grub control products work?

  Published on May 31, 2017
  When to apply grub control products, how reliable they are and why some people are confused about whether they work.