News

Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 6, 2021
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

Published on September 24, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.
Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

Published on September 13, 2021
Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season.
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.
What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?

Published on May 14, 2021
Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary.
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.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
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.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
Starting a grasses and sedges garden

Published on January 25, 2021
An alternative to turf lawns for the home gardener.