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• Tips for revitalizing your turf this fall

  Published on September 23, 2011
  The past summer was once again a stressful one for many turfgrass areas, so if your patch of green is looking a little less green, here are some helpful tips to rejuvenate your lawn.

• Frost and freezing temperatures possible later this week

  Published on September 12, 2011
  Farmers and gardeners are urged to watch forecasts this week and be prepared to use frost protection when possible.

• Got a great sustainable agriculture idea? Why not get support to try it out!

  Published on August 30, 2011
  The 2011 North Central Region SARE Farmer Rancher Grant and Youth and Youth Educator Grant call for proposals are now available. Consider applying if you have the idea for a sustainable agriculture project.

• Six steps to fall turfgrass establishment

  Published on August 26, 2011
  The cooler temperatures of autumn make it the ideal time to seed a lawn or reestablish dead areas following a stressful summer.

• Diagnosing chinch bug problems in home lawns

  Published on August 26, 2011
  Most of the damage is over with for this year, but it’s not too late to check for chinch bug damage and spot-spray infested areas.

• Mosquito super emergence

  Published on August 12, 2011
  Has anybody noticed that there are more than a few mosquitoes out right now?

• What can I do about the mosquito super emergence?

  Published on August 12, 2011
  If simply staying indoors isn’t an option, use these precautions and repellents to keep away the heavy swarms of mosquitoes lurking in your yard.

• Lawns and other turf recovering from stressful July

  Published on August 12, 2011
  The record-breaking heat has taken a toll on many turf areas, causing crabgrass and weeds. Here are some tips in helping your turf recover and prepare for fall.

• Michigan’s July weather was warmest since 1955

  Published on August 9, 2011
  Hot temperatures created the warmest July since 1955 and the sixth warmest since 1895. The forecast projects cooler temperatures this week.

• Rainfall “feast or famine”

  Published on August 1, 2011
  Recent rainfall patterns across Michigan have been highly variable, leading to flooding in some areas while others remain unfavorably dry. Outlooks suggest more weather changes may be just around the corner.