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Turfgrass

Here you will find information on the Michigan State University Golf Turfgrass Management program, Sports and Commercial Turf Management programs, as well as the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Hancock Turfgrass Research Center Virtual Field Day: Turfgrass and Athletics

Published on October 3, 2020

Researchers at MIchigan State University Hancock Research Center share their turfgrass and athletic field research.
Sports & Commercial Turf Management

The Sports & Commercial Turf Management program has a nationwide reputation as being the best turf management program not geared directly towards golf.
Turfgrass Management - Golf Course

The certificate program in Turfgrass Management with a golf course emphasis is directed toward preparing students for a rewarding career as a golf course superintendent or other career options in the golf industry.
Jesse Sholl

Turf Research Center Manager
sholljes@msu.edu
517-353-3117
John Rogers III, Ph.D.

Professor, Turfgrass Research - Golf Course Renovations - Sports Turf and Golf Turf Management Programs; Turfgrass Research
rogersj@msu.edu
517-353-0136
Ryan Bearss

bearssry@msu.edu
John Rogers III, Ph.D.

Professor, Turfgrass Research - Golf Course Renovations - Sports Turf and Golf Turf Management Programs; Turfgrass Research
rogersj@msu.edu
517-353-0136
Annual bluegrass - Poa annua

Annual bluegrass
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Published on July 1, 2021
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.
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.
Spartan Stadium getting new playing surface for 2019 season

Published on April 15, 2019
The upcoming project, which will begin April 15 and is set to finish by June 15, will replace the current modular field system with a conventional grass field.
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 14, 2021
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides

Published on June 1, 2020
As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides.
Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

Published on March 30, 2020
Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
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.
Attend MSU’s Virtual Turf School short course in December

Published on November 17, 2020
The MSU Turf School, Dec. 1-17, 2020, is a virtual, seven-session course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.
Core manual/RUP review offered in Spanish on Feb. 27

Published on February 14, 2020
Prepare for the MDARD Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with this Spanish-speaking review session in West Olive, Michigan.
Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.
Fall armyworm is causing damage to lawns, golf courses and turfgrass areas

Published on September 3, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.
MSU hosts virtual turfgrass field day

Published on September 3, 2020
MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual turfgrass field day Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event was split into two sessions, focusing on lawn care and athletic fields, then golf turf.