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Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn
Published on November 14, 2023
An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! 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. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. -
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation
Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Turfgrass Field Day Showcases PSM Science
Published on August 14, 2023
It was a beautiful day on the green for hundreds of guests, staff, and researchers who enjoyed brilliant presentations, lunch al fresco, and ample sunshine. -
Lawn turf update - July 6, 2023
Published on July 6, 2023
Lawns have recovered following the dry conditions the last couple months but now many diseases are appearing. -
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources
Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them. -
Pain in the grass: Bermudagrass
Published on June 8, 2023
Tackling bermudagrass in a residential lawn can be daunting. Learn more about the biology and management strategies.