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Weed Genomes Cropping up at PSM

Published on January 17, 2022
PSM's Dr. Eric Patterson along with colleagues at MSU, Colorado State University, and industry partners have launched the International Weed Genomics Consortium, a program to sequence, annotate and publish genomes for up to 30 common weed species.
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation makes $1 million lead gift to Michigan State University to endow a chair in Turfgrass Pathology

Published on January 5, 2022
A $1 million gift from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation to the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launches a $5 million campaign to endow the Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology.
Fall armyworm damage on putting greens

Published on October 21, 2021
Fall armyworms were recently observed causing damage on a research putting green at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center.
Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

Published on September 24, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.
Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

Published on September 13, 2021
Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season.
What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?

Published on May 14, 2021
Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary.
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.
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.