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Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass
Published on June 29, 2022
Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators. -
Crabgrass control during a hot summer
Published on June 29, 2022
Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas. -
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds
Published on June 24, 2022
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine. -
Suspected annual bluegrass weevil on golf course in Michigan
Published on June 13, 2022
Suspected annual bluegrass weevil has been initially identified on a golf course in southeast Michigan. This is a significant pest for golf course turf, especially annual bluegrass, and if confirmed will be the first occurrence in Michigan. -
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. -
Consider a flowering bee lawn to help pollinators
Published on May 19, 2022
Another tool to make your yard more attractive to bees and other pollinators. -
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. -
Smitley Recognized for Support of Michigan Golf Industry
Published on May 9, 2022
Dave Smitley is recognized for his support of the Golf Industry in Michigan. -
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