News

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.
Don’t always assume lawns not greening up is due to grubs

Published on April 30, 2015
There are several reasons other than grubs that may keep turfgrass from greening up, like deicing salt injury and dog spot.
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett

Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan.
Think twice before using 2,4-D in grape-growing areas

Published on April 28, 2015
Grape vines are very sensitive to 2,4-D, therefore MDARD has restrictions on the use of 2,4-D for several counties in southwest Michigan.
Poa annua putting greens declining?

Published on April 9, 2015
Poa annua putting greens have been showing signs of stress in the last week that may be related to winterkill.
Watch for European crane fly injury to turfgrass in April and May

Published on April 9, 2015
European crane fly is now established in many locations in southeast Michigan and near Grand Rapids. Here are management recommendations for heavily infested turfgrass and lawns.
Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie

Published on April 1, 2015
Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin.