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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

  • Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

    Published on July 15, 2020
    The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.

  • 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.

  • Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

    Published on March 30, 2020
    Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

  • Reduced maintenance on golf courses due to novel coronavirus pandemic

    Published on March 26, 2020
    It is important to maintain minimal turfgrass maintenance programs so when we emerge from this crisis, golf courses are in acceptable playing condition and ready for business.

  • Core manual/RUP review offered in Spanish on Feb. 27

    Published on February 14, 2020
    Prepare for the MDARD Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with this Spanish-speaking review session in West Olive, Michigan.

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