MSU Extension Turf

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  New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

  Published on January 7, 2021
  MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.

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  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.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available online before the end of the year

  Published on November 17, 2020
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online opportunities available.

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  Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

  Published on November 17, 2020
  New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.

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  MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

  Published on November 6, 2020
  With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.

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  Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

  Published on October 28, 2020
  During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

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  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.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on August 28, 2020
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.