News

Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.
Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.
The heat is on: Protect golf course turf during high temperatures

Published on July 9, 2020
High temperatures will stress turfgrass in the next week. Here are simple reminders as the heat ramps up.
How much water does your lawn irrigation system apply?

Published on July 8, 2020
As dry conditions persist, knowing how much water your irrigation system applies is critical for maintaining healthy turf.
Lawn irrigation tips

Published on July 8, 2020
Light, frequent irrigation during this hot, dry weather will help your lawn survive and thrive.
Helping your turf during dry and hot weather

Published on July 7, 2020
Throughout much of Michigan, lawns are under stress from high temperatures and lack of rainfall.
Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns

Published on June 26, 2020
Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather.
Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides

Published on June 1, 2020
As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides.
Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

Published on May 28, 2020
Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.
Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing

Published on May 28, 2020
Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.