MSU Extension Turf

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  Michigan Turfgrass Foundation makes $1 million lead gift to Michigan State University to endow a chair in Turfgrass Pathology

  Published on January 5, 2022
  A $1 million gift from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation to the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launches a $5 million campaign to endow the Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology.

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  Attend MSU’s Turf School short course in December

  Published on October 25, 2021
  The MSU Turf School, Dec. 13-16, 2021, is four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.

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  Fall armyworm damage on putting greens

  Published on October 21, 2021
  Fall armyworms were recently observed causing damage on a research putting green at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 6, 2021
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  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.

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  Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

  Published on September 13, 2021
  Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.