College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

  Published on June 29, 2016
  MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.

• Gypsum as a soil additive: use it or lose it?

  Published on February 22, 2011
  The soil additive gypsum is not well understood and has limited uses in the calcareous-soils of Michigan.

• Don't give up on drought-stressed trees

  Published on September 10, 2010
  Most deciduous trees, and even conifers, will drop leaves (or needles) when they undergo drought stress. This is part of the tree’s drought adaptation. The trade off is that the tree is also shedding parts that photosynthesize.

• MarketMaker links producers with agricultural businesses and consumers

  Published on August 19, 2008
  The Michigan State University Product Center was established to improve economic opportunities in the Michigan agriculture, food and natural resource sectors.

• Protecting irrigation equipment from winter damage

  Published on November 15, 2013
  Broken pipes from freeze damage and electrical equipment failure are results of poor winter preparation of irrigation equipment. Spending time now on your irrigation equipment can help avoid irrigation start up repairs and delays next spring.

• Sun exposure dangers

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

• Chinch bugs beginning to “cook” spots in home lawns

  Published on July 13, 2007
  

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  Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center

  Published on October 26, 2018
  MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University.

• Insect pests now appearing in turf

  Published on June 28, 2012
  A lot of webworm moths are being observed now, but it may be chinch bugs that are damaging home lawns. Japanese beetles are out as well, and they are hungry.

• July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs on home lawns

  Published on July 1, 2011
  If you haven’t taken steps to deter grubs and your lawn has suffered from grub damage in the past, now is the time to apply an insecticide.

• Dothistroma needle blight of Austrian pine

  Published on June 4, 2010
  

• Flooding of turf

  Published on May 8, 2009
  A resource on how to manage flooding of turf grass.

• Ambrosia beetles and Maples

  Published on July 24, 2009
  

• Where can you get pesticide applicator recertification by seminar credits in Michigan?

  Published on December 13, 2011
  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s website lists upcoming pesticide applicator renewal seminar meeting dates and locations for private and commercial applicators by month.

• 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.

• Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy

  Published on December 11, 2012
  Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather.

• Quackgrass now appearing in turf

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Quackgrass infestations in lawns and other turf areas stand out this time of year due to accelerated top growth.

• MSU Ag Tech expands off-campus certificate programs and sites this fall

  Published on July 8, 2015
  New off-campus certificate programs and additional community college partners will increase access to Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology classes.

• Delay pruning of oaks to prevent oak wilt

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Avoid potential risk of infection by waiting until November to prune oaks.

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  Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference

  Published on December 6, 2017
  A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference.