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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MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days
Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture. -
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. -
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. -
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.