News

MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

Published on April 20, 2021
Despite COVID-19 constraints, students receive in-person experience during the spring 2021 semester at golf courses around the country while taking online classes.
The heat is on: Protect golf course turf during high temperatures

Published on July 9, 2020
High temperatures will stress turfgrass in the next week. Here are simple reminders as the heat ramps up.
Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns

Published on June 26, 2020
Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather.
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 22, 2020
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.
Reduced maintenance on golf courses due to novel coronavirus pandemic

Published on March 26, 2020
It is important to maintain minimal turfgrass maintenance programs so when we emerge from this crisis, golf courses are in acceptable playing condition and ready for business.
Preparing golf course turf for winter

Published on September 12, 2019
Now is the time to prepare golf course turfgrass for surviving the upcoming winter.
Pythium root rot diseases on golf courses

Published on July 19, 2019
Pythium root rot diseases, seldom a problem in Michigan, are currently causing stress on golf course putting greens.
Winterkill on golf course update from northern Michigan

Published on May 15, 2019
There was sporadic and significant winterkill on golf courses in northern Michigan this year.
Controlling annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses

Published on April 3, 2019
Growing degree-days have accumulated very slowly this year, but within the next week many areas in lower Michigan will be in the optimum application window for applying plant growth regulators to control annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses.
Current situation of ice on putting greens

Published on February 13, 2019
Golf course superintendents across the north are dealing with ice cover on putting greens and deciding what actions to take to ensure turfgrass survival.