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Around The Industry 5/26/2021

27 May 2021 3:47 PM | MTF (Administrator)

Around The Industry

Publications from the Sports Turf Managers Association, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension and the USGA Green Section have been recently released. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is proud to share recent news and support these exceptional turf related programs at Michigan State University and turf related organizations throughout our industry.

Sports Turf Managers Association Releases: Best Management Practices for the Sports Field Manager: A Professional Guide for Sports Field Management

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As you may know STMA just completed a year-long project– Best Environmental Management Practices for the Sports Field Manager - A Professional Guide. The Guide is presented in two formats: the national document in a PDF and a customizable Word template that can be edited to fit the needs for a specific region, state or organization.

This Guide is available to all in the green industry at no charge.


New podcast helps Michiganders prepare for mosquito season

"If you can prevent mosquito bites, you can prevent mosquito-borne diseases. The message seems simple enough-and it holds true for both humans and animals-but aside from spray-on repellant, what other tactics are there? And what are the dangers of not taking precautions?

In the latest edition of the "Fresh from the Field" podcast series from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), four experts discuss several strategies Michiganders can use to prevent or reduce the threat of mosquitoes when enjoying the beautiful outdoors."

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Michigan State University Extension News Turf & Landscape Digest

Featured Events

Michigan Beekeeping Webinar 6/14

Native Bees of Michigan: How to Identify and Support Our Native Pollinators 6/17

Current News Stories


Forecasted temperatures give a green light for planting


2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

What are those dead grass tips in my lawn? 

Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices

USGA Green Section Record


Looking Ahead to the Next 100 Years


Looking Ahead to the Next 100 Years

Restoring Bethlehem Golf Club with Help from a USGA Agronomist

Restoring Bethlehem Golf Club with Help from a USGA Agronomist

What Are Your Ball Marks Telling You?

What Are Your Ball Marks Telling You?

Practice Tee Setup and Management

Practice Tee Setup and Management




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