• Bluegrass Billbug

  Published on May 28, 2015
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  Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf. When done correctly, irrigating turf will ensure better density and growth that allows the turf to compete more effectively with weeds and to reduce other pest pr

• MSU Diagnostics Lab

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Michigan State University Diagnostic Services specializes in plant pathology, entomology, nematology and weed science work as a team to diagnose plant health and pest-related problems.

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  Watch for Grub Damage in the Fall and Next Spring

  Published on May 28, 2015
  There are typically two species of grubs that can cause damage on golf courses in Michigan.

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  A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

  Published on October 13, 2022
  Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.

• GDD Poster

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

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  MSU Turfgrass Research Update 2017

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Dollar spot continues to be among the most important diseases on golf course turf in terms of the percentage of golf course pesticide/fertilizer budgets that are spent to control it.

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  Mowing Lawn Turf

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Mowing is the most basic practice for maintaining lawn turf. Mowing performed at the correct height and frequency is essential to the health and density of the stand. Removing leaf tips induces plants to form new sprouts, increasing stand density.

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  The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

  Published on March 9, 2023
  A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.

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  Ground Ivy Control for Home Lawns

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Mention ground ivy or creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) to lawn care professionals or homeowners, and you'll most likely make them wince, scream or both. Ground ivy is a common invader of lawns.

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  Purchasing Quality Turfgrass Seed: Read the Label

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Purchasing quality turfgrass seed for reestablishing lawns or establishing new lawns is critical to the future success of the lawn. Several key words often seen on bags of lawn seed are common indicators of what turfgrass species the bag contains.

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  Optimizing Cultural Practices to Improve Athletic Field Performance

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Turfgrass researchers have long extolled the benefits of proper mowing and fertilization practices to maintain vigorous and healthy turfgrass surfaces.

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  Pesticide Review for Private Applicators

  Published on April 13, 2020
  This webinar was created for private applicators looking to review the core manual before taking the verbal test with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

• Black Cutworms

  Published on June 8, 2015
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• GDDTracker 4.0

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

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  Cultivation of Lawns

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Soil compaction, soil layering and excessive thatch buildup are common problems on home lawns in Michigan.

• Bentgrass Cultivar Selection

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Outlines the performance of bent grass cultivars and selections under putting green and fairway conditions in Michigan.

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  Integrated Pest Management for Home Lawns

  Published on May 28, 2015
  An integrated guide for pest management of home lawns.

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  Turf Tips for the Homeowner: European Chafer

  Published on February 8, 2018
  Information on the European Chafer and how it affects your home.

• Built-Up Sand-Capped Athletic Field System

  Published on May 28, 2015