News
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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. -
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn
Published on May 22, 2020
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn. -
Sean Platts - Graduate Spotlight 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Congratulations - Sean Platts - Golf Course Turfgrass Management Certificate Degree -
Giant wasps aren’t coming for you
Published on May 8, 2020
Facts about the giant invasive hornet. -
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for
Published on May 4, 2020
Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly. -
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you
Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.