News
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Pinkish-red strands in grass could be red thread
Published on June 26, 2019
Red thread is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize.
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Monarch butterfly research update – May 2019
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan is an important state for supporting the summer breeding population of monarchs. Here is an update on what we do and don’t know about increasing egg laying and survival.
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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.
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Eight new stations added to the Enviroweather network
Published on May 14, 2019
The new stations are situated in important areas for fruit, vegetable and row crop production in west central Michigan.
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Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
An update on gypsy moth, white pine bluster rust and winter injury.
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Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 26, 2019
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
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Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – April 19, 2019
Published on April 19, 2019
Spring has sprung in most of Michigan, leading gardeners to ask many common turf, pruning and pollinator health questions.
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Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on April 17, 2019
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on May 15, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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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.
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National workshop explores challenges and opportunities for enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture
Published on April 12, 2019
MSU leads a climate listening session for agricultural technical advisors who are helping farmers adapt to changes in the climate during the National Adaption Forum, April 23-25, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin.
