News
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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.
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Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf
Published on May 28, 2020
Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.
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Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.
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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.
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What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?
Published on May 15, 2020
Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary.
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Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.
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Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for
Published on May 4, 2020
Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly.
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Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you
Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.
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Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns
Published on May 1, 2020
Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf.
