• White pine weevil damage on conifers is causing wilted leaders

  Published on July 15, 2011
  White pine weevils are damaging conifers in Christmas tree fields and landscapes, causing the current year's growth on the leader to wilt, droop and eventually die.

• Michigan horses found positive for mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis

  Published on July 26, 2010
  

• Multiple resources will help you track potato late blight

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Five-day potato late blight forecast, Twitter-page and Blightcast up and running for Michigan for 2011.

• Manage fungicides for long-term effectiveness

  Published on March 18, 2011
  Knowing fungicide characteristics and making wise selection prevents fungal disease resistance problems.

• Forestry field report from north central Michigan

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

• Got a great sustainable agriculture idea? Why not get support to try it out!

  Published on August 30, 2011
  The 2011 North Central Region SARE Farmer Rancher Grant and Youth and Youth Educator Grant call for proposals are now available. Consider applying if you have the idea for a sustainable agriculture project.

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  Tips for reseeding lawns in spring

  Published on April 20, 2018
  Spots of your lawn may need reseeding this spring.

• Michigan State University offers plant science courses at both ends of the Lower Peninsula

  Published on November 8, 2012
  The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) will conduct a variety of off-campus courses as part of the growing certificate program in applied plant science and viticulture at two locations in the spring semester.

• Microdochium patch on golf courses

  Published on May 10, 2012
  Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) has been active on golf courses with the recent rainfall and cool temperatures.

• Red thread appears in turf

  Published on June 11, 2010
  

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  MSU alum connects current students with PGA Tour golf course preparation experience

  Published on August 22, 2019
  MSU students help prepare the golf course for the PGA FedEx Cup Championship in partnership with the agronomy team at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

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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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  Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.

• Failure to water-in insecticides after application may result in poor grub control

  Published on September 21, 2012
  Lawn care company asks question about lack of grub control at some sites. Failure to water-in insecticides may be the problem.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.

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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.