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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.
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.
Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

Published on May 28, 2020
Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering 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.
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.
Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

Published on May 1, 2020
Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf.
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.