College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Winterkill on golf courses

  Published on March 25, 2010
  

• Bacterial blight of lilac

  Published on May 28, 2010
  

• 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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  Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass

  Published on March 21, 2024
  Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications.

• Many Enviro-weather tools have new features

  Published on April 16, 2010
  

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  Controlling mossy stonecrop in lawns

  Published on June 9, 2016
  Mossy stonecrop, commonly called Sedum, can be a difficult weed to remove from lawns.

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  National workshop explores challenges and opportunities for enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture

  Published on April 12, 2019
  MSU leads a climate listening session for agricultural technical advisors who are helping farmers adapt to changes in the climate during the National Adaption Forum, April 23-25, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin.

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  White clover exploding in lawns

  Published on June 26, 2015
  White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.

• Summer turf musings

  Published on June 27, 2008
  

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

• Brown dog ticks, the other dog tick

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

• Clarification on dollar spot in home lawns

  Published on August 22, 2008
  

• Heat tracking damage on lawns

  Published on June 24, 2011
  Traffic from people or mowers on turf that is under stress from high temperatures may result in heat tracking damage.

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  Current situation of ice on putting greens

  Published on February 19, 2025
  Golf course superintendents across the north are dealing with ice cover on putting greens and deciding what actions to take to ensure turfgrass survival.

• What’s the difference between Roundup and Roundup For Lawns?

  Published on March 31, 2017
  These two different products are good examples of why understanding the difference between product names and herbicide active ingredients is critical.

• Agricultural field sanitation requirements in Michigan

  Published on July 13, 2008
  

• Turf damaged from mowing traffic

  Published on June 23, 2006
  

• What can I do about the mosquito super emergence?

  Published on August 12, 2011
  If simply staying indoors isn’t an option, use these precautions and repellents to keep away the heavy swarms of mosquitoes lurking in your yard.

• Weather will turn cooler

  Published on May 13, 2011
  A cool, wet weekend compared to recent days.

• FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes

  Published on January 17, 2017
  Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.