MSU Extension Turf

News

• Watch for European crane fly damage in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Detroit area

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in May. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage.

• Quackgrass now appearing in turf

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Quackgrass infestations in lawns and other turf areas stand out this time of year due to accelerated top growth.

• Improving center pivot irrigation system uniformity

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Checking irrigation system uniformity is the first step in improving water use efficiency and lowering energy use.

• Dead patches in lawns or golf course roughs may be from grubs

  Published on April 25, 2013
  Watch for dead patches in lawns that grow larger over the next three weeks. Learn how to prevent grub and skunk problems in the future.

• Select and use herbicides without harming the environment

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides.

• Preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control

  Published on April 12, 2013
  Spring has been very slow to arrive, but models indicate many areas of central and southern Michigan may soon be in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicides.

• Successful nutrient management begins with soil sampling

  Published on April 11, 2013
  Soil analysis and fertilizer recommendations are only as good as the samples you submit.

• Integrated pest management resources at MSU

  Published on April 1, 2013
  As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions.

• A changing climate’s impact on water and water resources

  Published on March 22, 2013
  Michigan State University Assistant Professor Pouyan Nejadhashemi will speak on future increased precipitation due to climate variability and change and its impact on farmland and agricultural best management practices.

• Spill prevention, control and countermeasures for farms

  Published on March 20, 2013
  Farmers whose fuel oil storage capacity meet the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures program criteria have until May 10, 2013 to file their SPCC plan.