News

When should I fertilize my lawn during spring?

Published on March 20, 2015
Patience is more than just a virtue when it comes to fertilizing lawns in spring. There is no benefit to fertilizing frozen soil.
Ice on putting greens

Published on March 1, 2015
Ice sheets have once again formed on putting greens this winter and damage to turfgrass may occur.
It’s not too late to mulch fallen leaves into lawns

Published on November 17, 2014
Keep mulching your leaves through the season – don’t bag ‘em! Michigan State University research shows it’s great for your lawn.
Online continuing education offered in turfgrass science

Published on November 14, 2014
The Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science Online begins Jan. 7, 2015, with instructors from eight universities in the Great Lakes region.
Fall colors make good mulch

Published on October 23, 2014
Mulching leaves into your lawn is a good way to add nutrients, reduce yard waste and save time and money.
Finding a fair cost for shared irrigation systems

Published on October 15, 2014
If you can find the true annual cost of an irrigation system it is easy to assess the annual cost of the investment and annual power and labor cost by the number of acre the system provides for each party.
Water sources for small scale irrigation

Published on October 15, 2014
The water supply for small irrigation or greenhouse system is the heart of system. Success is often the result of good forward planning before you ever need to start moving water.
Farm Bill compliance dates announced

Published on October 10, 2014
2014 Farm Bill safety net programs have several compliance dates now being announced by the USDA FSA that farm landowners and tenant operators need to know.
Michigan certified pesticide applicators: Time to renew your certification?

Published on September 26, 2014
Now is the time to renew your pesticide certification if it expires Dec. 31, 2014.
Tax plan now to avoid problems later

Published on September 18, 2014
Farms that have seen good commodity prices and profits along with Dairy and Beef prices at all-time highs are vulnerable for some real tax issues in 2014.