News

European chafer grubs are ravaging Upper Peninsula lawns and golf courses

Published on May 12, 2017
Make sure you are using the appropriate timing and treatments when controlling European chafer grubs in turf.
Three MSU IAT off-campus certificate program sites in Southwest Michigan

Published on May 8, 2017
Kellogg Community College joins Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College as partners with Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology.
Nostoc: A green, jelly-like substance growing in lawns

Published on May 8, 2017
Nostoc is not easy to control, cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age.
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
Adult pine false webworm are active, mowing wet turf can cause problems and use fresh soil media when planting containers.
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plants update – April 21, 2017

Published on April 21, 2017
Callery pears are showing up in the landscape, and white pine weevil adults are being caught in traps. Fishing spider activity is early this year.
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.
Understanding Roundup products

Published on April 18, 2017
Not every Roundup is the same. Read the label and follow directions to ensure you’re picking the correct product for your intended use.
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.
Conditions are favorable for pink snow mold development

Published on April 5, 2017
Microdochium patch, or pink snow mold, is active on golf courses and may require treatment.