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Preparing golf course turf for winter

Published on September 12, 2019
Now is the time to prepare golf course turfgrass for surviving the upcoming winter.
Tips for seeding lawns in September

Published on September 12, 2019
September is the ideal time for seeding turfgrass in Michigan.
Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season

Published on August 30, 2019
Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan.
MSU alum connects current students with PGA Tour golf course preparation experience

Published on August 22, 2019
MSU students help prepare the golf course for the PGA FedEx Cup Championship in partnership with the agronomy team at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

Published on August 6, 2019
Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community
Pythium root rot diseases on golf courses

Published on July 19, 2019
Pythium root rot diseases, seldom a problem in Michigan, are currently causing stress on golf course putting greens.
How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens

Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas.
Pesky broadleaf weeds flowering in turf

Published on June 27, 2019
White clover, black medic and oxalis are all flowering in lawns and other turf now.
Pinkish-red strands in grass could be red thread

Published on June 26, 2019
Red thread is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize.
Monarch butterfly research update – May 2019

Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan is an important state for supporting the summer breeding population of monarchs. Here is an update on what we do and don’t know about increasing egg laying and survival.