The Turfgrass program at Michigan State University is rich in history, tradition, and accolades.
For over 7 decades, our program has fostered students on campus in East Lansing, providing a world class education and opportunities.
Our research programs encompass: golf courses, athletic fields and home lawns, in all aspects including, construction, establishment and management.
News
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Lawn turf update – May 11, 2022
Published on May 11, 2022
Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet conditions, but the recent warmup has lawns and weeds springing to life. -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 13, 2022
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control. -
MSU researchers part of team investigating winter stresses of turfgrass in northern climates
Published on January 24, 2022
Led by the University of Minnesota, the group received an $8M USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant -
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. -
Attend MSU’s Turf School short course in December
Published on October 25, 2021
The MSU Turf School, Dec. 13-16, 2021, is four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.
