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  Winter damage to lawns: Molds, moles and voles

  Published on April 17, 2014
  The winter of 2013-14 was certainly one of the most challenging any of us have ever experienced, and lawns emerged from winter with some bumps and bruises.

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  What are the alternatives to grub control insecticides?

  Published on April 1, 2014
  A garden center owner asks about alternatives to standard grub control insecticides. Here’s a review of products and best practices.

• Promoting agriculture every day

  Published on March 6, 2014
  Agricultural promotion happens each day in numerous ways. Just one example of the importance of sharing ideas and messages about agricultural promotion comes from a recent statewide 4-H event.

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  Ice and putting green survival update

  Published on March 5, 2014
  Preliminary reports indicate that putting greens may have been damaged by ice sheets this winter.

• MDARD pesticide applicator recertification credits now available online

  Published on February 14, 2014
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can now keep their certifications current with minimal investment in time and travel.

• Melting ice sheets on putting greens

  Published on February 14, 2014
  Different products can be used to facilitate melting ice sheets on putting greens.

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  What lies beneath: Ice?

  Published on January 29, 2014
  Ice sheets have formed on many golf courses this winter and have the potential to kill turfgrass.

• Professional development opportunity available for ag consultants and educators

  Published on January 28, 2014
  Looking to brush up on your pest management skills or expand your expertise to new cropping systems? Register now for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

• Integrated pest management can save money

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest.

• Smart Gardeners mow leaves into lawn to bring green returns next year

  Published on November 18, 2013
  Recycle grass and fallen leaves to invest in a greener lawn next year.