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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. -
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. -
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. -
Seedheads, hawkweed and slime mold in lawns
Published on May 19, 2016
Now is when seedheads push through turfgrass, orange and yellow hawkweed flowers and slime mold covers turf blades. -
Website to locate beekeepers who rent honey bee colonies for pollination
Published on May 16, 2007
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Climate, weather and farming: What is history telling us?
Published on December 19, 2012
Watching the weather and determining how to manage day-to-day operations is both an art and science for successful farmers. -
Fall invading insects
Published on September 18, 2009
In fall, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, cluster flies, conifer seed bugs and grain beetles may invade homes seeking warmth. Seal cracks and use insecticides on exterior walls to reduce entry. Vacuum indoor bugs and expect some to linger all winter. -
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. -
Dawg days of summer
Published on July 14, 2006
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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. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – April 19, 2019
Published on April 19, 2019
Spring has sprung in most of Michigan, leading gardeners to ask many common turf, pruning and pollinator health questions. -
Pain in the grass: Bermudagrass
Published on June 8, 2023
Tackling bermudagrass in a residential lawn can be daunting. Learn more about the biology and management strategies. -
Brown dog ticks, the other dog tick
Published on April 4, 2008
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Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension
Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster. -
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. -
New Michigan online water withdrawal tool available
Published on March 20, 2009
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. -
Turfgrass fall wrap-up and snow mold
Published on December 4, 2018
A wet fall and early snow made finishing up turfgrass tasks such as leaf cleanup, final mowings and snow mold application timely tricky. -
Enviro-weather’s Fire Blight Interactive Predictor modified to improve predictions
Published on April 14, 2010
We’ve changed the Enviro-weather Fire Blight Interactive Predictor to better alert users to potential blossom blight conditions.