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Turf update: Ascochyta leaf blight damaging lawns

Published on June 11, 2026
Ascochyta leaf blight has damaged lawns in the last week, causing concern and questions about recovery.
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program returns in 2026 with six regional cohorts

Published on June 2, 2026
Join one of six learning cohorts for eight weeks of hybrid learning, field experiences and hands-on stewardship grounded in 20 years of community impact.
Managing lawn diseases

Published on May 26, 2026
Why fungicides aren’t always the answer.
Holly Hooper joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team for southwest Michigan

Published on May 26, 2026
Learn about the newest MSU Extension consumer horticulture educator in southwest Michigan.
Boxwood leafminer: A hidden pest in plain sight

Published on May 26, 2026
Springtime reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active last summer.