College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• The Do’s and Don’ts of handling and applying pesticides

  Published on May 16, 2011
  Whether you are a homeowner, farmer or grower, precaution and care need to be front and center when handling and applying pesticides.

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  Turf update: Do I need to reapply snow mold fungicides?

  Published on February 8, 2024
  The mild winter weather has resulted in the possibility of new snow mold outbreaks and the need for golf course superintendents to reapply fungicides.

• Fall is the ideal time to control broadleaf weeds in turfgrass

  Published on September 19, 2013
  Now is the best time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover.

• Leaf spot and crabgrass

  Published on June 21, 2007
  

• Forecasting insect activity by noting plant development and degree days

  Published on July 1, 2011
  Predict insect activity by watching plant development and checking the accumulation of degree days. Here’s how.

• 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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  MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December

  Published on November 6, 2023
  Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.

• Talk shop

  Published on May 9, 2011
  Workshop modifications help with arthritis and other conditions in the farm shop.

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  Will grass grow in my shady lawn?

  Published on April 28, 2016
  Grasses need eight or more hours of full sunlight a day. If you’re struggling to grow grass even after water and fertilizing, a shady lawn may be the problem.

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  Now is the time to prevent crabgrass

  Published on April 28, 2014
  Although spring has been very slow to arrive, models indicate many areas of Michigan are now in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicide applications.

• Preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control

  Published on April 12, 2013
  Spring has been very slow to arrive, but models indicate many areas of central and southern Michigan may soon be in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicides.

• Tough to control broadleaf weeds flowering

  Published on May 16, 2013
  The second best chance you have to control troubling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy is when they're flowering.

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  New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers

  Published on January 3, 2019
  There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.

• Telling your agriculture story to the public...everyday!

  Published on January 9, 2012
  Farmers across the country need to take action to meet the need of consumers who are asking questions about how animals are raised and about how their food is produced.

• Bed bugs are just plain gross!

  Published on May 27, 2011
  A new bed bug slide show is available on the MSU Diagnostic Services web site.

• Getting the most from landscape herbicides

  Published on June 17, 2011
  Follow these tips to minimize impacts to non-target plants.

• Mid-Michigan ag technology field day

  Published on July 8, 2011
  Ag technology equipment and services will be demonstrated at a field day in mid-Michigan on July 27.

• Irrigation do’s and don’ts

  Published on August 22, 2008
  

• Turfgrass ants have started to emerge for mating flights

  Published on September 4, 2009
  

• Mowing turf through the rain

  Published on April 29, 2011
  Mowing your lawn while turf is still wet may cause more damage than good.