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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.
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.
Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension

Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster.