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Here you will find information on the Michigan State University Golf Turfgrass Management program, Sports and Commercial Turf Management programs, as well as the undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Hancock Turfgrass Research Center

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The Joe Vargas Endowed Chair in Turfgrass Pathology

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

  • Fall armyworm damage on putting greens

    Published on October 21, 2021
    Fall armyworms were recently observed causing damage on a research putting green at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center.

  • Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

    Published on September 24, 2021
    A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.

  • MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

    Published on April 20, 2021
    Despite COVID-19 constraints, students receive in-person experience during the spring 2021 semester at golf courses around the country while taking online classes.

  • Starting a grasses and sedges garden

    Published on January 25, 2021
    An alternative to turf lawns for the home gardener.

  • MSU hosts virtual turfgrass field day

    Published on September 3, 2020
    MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual turfgrass field day Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event was split into two sessions, focusing on lawn care and athletic fields, then golf turf.

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