College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• A changing climate’s impact on water and water resources

  Published on March 22, 2013
  Michigan State University Assistant Professor Pouyan Nejadhashemi will speak on future increased precipitation due to climate variability and change and its impact on farmland and agricultural best management practices.

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  Turfgrass pest and disease diagnostic services offered free to northern Michigan turf managers

  Published on July 2, 2015
  The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is now accepting turf samples for insect and disease diagnoses.

• 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.

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – Sept. 7, 2018

  Published on September 7, 2018
  An update on strawberry root weevil adults, green stink bugs, tar spot on maples and leaf blotch on horse chestnuts.

• Dry weather could mean grub damage in lawns

  Published on September 18, 2009
  

• Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 15, 2017

  Published on June 16, 2017
  Dry conditions, leaf drop on maple, rose chafer and forest tent caterpillar are active. Scout for scale crawlers. Symptoms of fungal pathogens are showing up.

• Red thread in turf

  Published on June 2, 2011
  Red thread is a disease of turfgrass that is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize.

• Braving the blizzard to find better labor management

  Published on February 27, 2013
  Agriculture labor management meetings help farmers brave the storm to find lasting labor solutions.

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  Weed Genomes Cropping up at PSM

  Published on January 17, 2022
  PSM's Dr. Eric Patterson along with colleagues at MSU, Colorado State University, and industry partners have launched the International Weed Genomics Consortium, a program to sequence, annotate and publish genomes for up to 30 common weed species.

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  Why test soil in the fall?

  Published on October 9, 2025
  Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.

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  Alumni Jake Kilby (MS 2024) reflects on his success at MSU

  Published on February 27, 2025
  Recent grad offers advice to students

• Balsam fir sawfly

  Published on July 11, 2008
  A resource on Balsam fir sawflies.

• Armillaria root rot

  Published on May 18, 2007
  A resource on Armillaria root rot.

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  Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

  Published on October 21, 2025
  Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.

• 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.

• 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.

• Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.

• Scout trees now for spruce needle rust

  Published on July 15, 2011
  Spruce needle rust can cause spruce trees to lose 25 to 75 percent of their new needles. Know how to reduce the impact of spruce needle rust to your Christmas tree fields and landscape.

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  MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicator recertification

  Published on October 16, 2025
  The Michigan State University Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) announces its first webinar series running from fall through winter, helping Michigan pesticide applicators earn RUP credits and stay current on safety and regulatory topics.

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  MSU Turf: A legacy of world-class grass management

  Published on September 26, 2025
  MSU, University of Tennessee collaborate with FIFA to provide natural grass pitches for 2026 World Cup