News

Plan now for winter storage of pesticides

Published on November 2, 2015
Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter.
Grub damage to lawns is being reported now in drought-stricken parts of Michigan

Published on November 2, 2015
White grub damage is being reported now because drought conditions in some areas have weakened and thinned turf root systems, making lawns much more susceptible to grub-feeding injury. Insecticide treatments may or may not be effective at this time.
Guide for encouraging pollinators

Published on October 21, 2015
Handy, new, pocket-sized guide will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers support bee species.
What can you do to help protect your lake?

Published on September 30, 2015
Environmentally-friendly behaviors contribute to healthy watersheds.
Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline

Published on August 18, 2015
Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here.
Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents

Published on July 15, 2015
Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message.
Excessive rain taking a toll on turfgrass

Published on July 9, 2015
Near record-breaking rainfall amounts in June have resulted in some turfgrass areas starting to suffer from waterlogged soils, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
MSU Ag Tech expands off-campus certificate programs and sites this fall

Published on July 8, 2015
New off-campus certificate programs and additional community college partners will increase access to Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology classes.
Turfgrass pest and disease diagnostic services offered free to northern Michigan turf managers

Published on July 2, 2015
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is now accepting turf samples for insect and disease diagnoses.
White clover exploding in lawns

Published on June 26, 2015
White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.