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Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 19, 2022
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Attend MSU’s Turf School short course in December

Published on September 22, 2022
The MSU Turf School, Dec. 12-15, 2022, is four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.
Crabgrass control during a hot summer

Published on June 29, 2022
Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas.
Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass

Published on June 29, 2022
Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators.
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

Published on June 24, 2022
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.
Suspected annual bluegrass weevil on golf course in Michigan

Published on June 13, 2022
Suspected annual bluegrass weevil has been initially identified on a golf course in southeast Michigan. This is a significant pest for golf course turf, especially annual bluegrass, and if confirmed will be the first occurrence in Michigan.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.
Tree seedlings are infesting lawns

Published on May 26, 2022
This spring a prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across the state.
Consider a flowering bee lawn to help pollinators

Published on May 19, 2022
Another tool to make your yard more attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Lawn turf update – May 11, 2022

Published on May 11, 2022
Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet conditions, but the recent warmup has lawns and weeds springing to life.