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MSU Turfgrass Research Update 2017

Published on May 1, 2018
Dollar spot continues to be among the most important diseases on golf course turf in terms of the percentage of golf course pesticide/fertilizer budgets that are spent to control it.
Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

Published on January 25, 2017
Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on February 5, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered in Flint on February 24

Published on January 28, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the private or commercial core, fumigation or aerial standard test. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.