News

MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

Published on April 20, 2021
Despite COVID-19 constraints, students receive in-person experience during the spring 2021 semester at golf courses around the country while taking online classes.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
Starting a grasses and sedges garden

Published on January 25, 2021
An alternative to turf lawns for the home gardener.
New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

Published on January 7, 2021
MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.
Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

Published on November 17, 2020
New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.
Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

Published on October 28, 2020
During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
MSU hosts virtual turfgrass field day

Published on September 3, 2020
MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual turfgrass field day Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event was split into two sessions, focusing on lawn care and athletic fields, then golf turf.
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.