Around The Industry 10/04/21

05 Oct 2021 4:12 PM | MTF (Administrator)

Around The Industry

Publications from the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension, the USGA Green Section, and the Michigan State University Pest Management Digest 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.

MSU Pest Management Digest

Featured Events:

Pesticide Applicator Training (Online - On Demand)
Integrated Pest Management Academy (Online - On Demand)
MDARD In-Person Core Testing and Core Review (10/22 MSU)

Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

David Smitley, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Entomology - September 24, 2021

New fall armyworm egg masses are appearing this week on golf courses, in yards and many other places in southern Michigan. The egg masses were deposited by moths that recently flew into the area. Fall armyworm moths may fly 100 miles or more before laying eggs, so they could be coming from outbreaks reported this summer in other midwestern states.

MSU Turf & Landscape Digest

Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

David Lowenstein, Michigan State University Extension - September 13, 2021

The aesthetic and environmental value of ornamental grass and sedge gardens was described in the Michigan State University Extension article, “Starting a grasses and sedges garden.” This article will cover several strategies to keep your garden productive during the dormant season and ready for the following season. Under most conditions, ornamental grasses and sedges are tolerant of your USDA plant hardiness zone in Michigan. Many are especially accommodating to problem areas of the landscape that remain moist through the season or that become very dry. Well established plants should return and flourish in the following season after planting (Photo 1).

USGA Green Section Record

Welcome to the Trunk Show

When tree removal is not an option, pruning lower limbs may be the next best thing.

Too Much of a Good Thing

Rounds are still up, but when does too much of a good thing become a bad thing?Reador

It's Been a Pesty Year

As if the weather doesn’t already make balancing turf health and playability enough of a challenge, ants and armyworms decided they would like to join the party this year too.

Around The Industry 9/1/2021 Part 2

07 Sep 2021 9:57 AM | MTF (Administrator)

Around The Industry

Publications from the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension, the USGA Green Section, the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Digest, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 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.

USGA Green Section

Is Methiozolin the Holy Grail of Poa annua Control?

A newly registered Poa annua control herbicide is now being put through its paces on golf courses. Will it be the holy grail that many superintendents have been hoping for?

Make Every Herbicide Application Count

Don’t let herbicide antagonism get the best of your weed control efforts in fine fescue naturalized areas.

Happy Accidents

Sometimes mistakes on the golf course can prove to be valuable learning experiences if we are open to their lessons.

Getting a Handle on Thatchy Fairways

Excess thatch can be a concern on fairways, particularly during periods of wet weather like we have been experiencing lately.

Windshield Notepad

Trying to remember everything that needs to be completed during a busy day on the golf course can be difficult. If only a to-do list could be right in front of you throughout the day...

Preparing for Renovations

Many courses have renovation projects on the horizon. Start planning early so that you have everything in place to complete the project and protect the investment over the long-term.

Developing a Drought-Emergency Plan

Golf courses everywhere face the risk of drought and water restrictions. Whether your course experiences drought frequently or almost never, it’s important to have a drought emergency plan in place.

Around The Industry 9/1/2021 Part 1

07 Sep 2021 9:37 AM | MTF (Administrator)

Around The Industry

Publications from the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension, the USGA Green Section, the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Digest, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 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.

Michigan Turfgrass Foundation

Welcome Back to News Notes!

News Notes was a regular publication, years back, for the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF) with information on past events, current news and events, and Turf Team reports. We plan on bringing back that same information and more! This will be the first of two issues you will receive this year, with the second being published in the Fall.

We really hope you enjoy the magazine!

Turfgrass Field Day Recap - August 11, 2021

For the MSU Turf Team and the more than 400 participants who came out to learn, network and participate in the study of turfgrass, it turned out to be a great day. One day later, and it would have been a completely different story, as MSU along with many other Michigan areas, received 4 inches of rain overnight.

Highlights from the day included Dr. Vargas's turf dust - IRS comparison, Dr. Frank's barefoot test and learning that Poa Annua ranks only behind cockroaches on the toughness scale. Follow the link for a recap of the day.

Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

Consumer Advisory: Beware of Scams around Mosquito Treatment, Applications

Find licensed companies online at Michigan.gov/MosquitoControlBusiness

LANSING, MI - After explosion of mosquito populations across the state, many Michiganders are turning to pesticides to combat these annoying pests. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising the public to avoid falling victim to scams and illegitimate businesses, and to only hire licensed mosquito control companies. A list of companies licensed to control mosquitoes in Michigan can be found at Michigan.gov/MosquitoControlBusiness.

MSU Turf & Landscape Digest

What growers and landscapers need to know about box tree moth

July 19 | Heidi Lindberg, Jeremy Jubenville, David Lowenstein and David Smitley

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it had confirmed the presence of box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, in the continental United States and is working to contain and eradicate the invasive pest. Growers and landscapers can learn more about the situation on Aug. 5 when Michigan State University Extension will be partnering with Clemson University to offer a free webinar, “What Growers and Landscapers Need to Know About Box Tree Moth,” from 12:30-2 p.m. During the webinar, we will cover signs of the box tree moth and actions to take to treat the moths.

Help needed from Michigan residents: Protect America’s boxwood from invasive caterpillar

July 19 | Heidi Lindberg, Jeremy Jubenville, David Lowenstein and David Smitley

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that they confirmed the presence of box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, in the continental United States and are working to contain and eradicate the invasive pest. The infested boxwood has been removed and surrounding host-material has been treated. Caterpillars of the invasive moth, native to east Asia, first consume the leaves and then the bark of the plant, thereby killing the shrubs. The box tree moth was first accidentally introduced in 2007 in Germany and since then has destroyed an estimated 75% of boxwood shrubs in Europe.

Around The Industry 7/8/2021 Part 2

06 Jul 2021 5:33 PM | MTF (Administrator)

Publications from the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension, the USGA Green Section, the Michigan State University Extension/ Water Quality Digest, MSU Pest Management Digest, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 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.

MSU Water Quality Digest

Quentin Tyler named director of MSU Extension

Beth Stuever, Michigan State University Extension - June 9, 2021

After serving for one month as interim director of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, Quentin Tyler, Ph.D., was named director on June 1, 2021. His professional background and forward-thinking vision impressed MSU Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Ron Hendrick, Ph.D.

Maximize profit with the new Drain Spacing Tool

June 29, 2021 | Ehsan Ghane

Michigan State University Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering has developed a new online app called the Drain Spacing Tool to maximize your profit.

MSU Pest Management Digest

MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics provides testing for hop viruses and viroids

Laura Miles and Jan Byrne, MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics; Carolyn Malmstrom, Kota Nakasato and Ellen Cole, MSU Department of Plant Biology; Rob Sirrine and Erin Lizotte, Michigan State University Extension - June 29, 2021

Hops are known to host several viruses and viroids that potentially impact profitability by reducing yield, quality and/or plant longevity. Several of these pathogens are widespread in Michigan and mixed infections of multiple viruses and viroids in a single plant are frequently found. The perennial nature of hop and common methods of propagation contribute to the the accumulation of these pathogens over time.

Viruses detected in Michigan wheat

June 21 | Jan Byrne and Martin Chilvers

The Michigan State University Plant & Pest Diagnostics lab receives samples from Michigan wheat growers. Samples that are symptomatic are tested for several viruses; this work is supported by funding from the Michigan Wheat Program. Viral symptoms in wheat can include yellowing or purpling, flecking on the foliage, and stunting. Two different wheat viruses, wheat streak mosaic and wheat spindle streak, were confirmed in samples received this growing season. While the names are similar, there are significant differences in the biology of these two wheat viruses.

Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development

MDARD Celebrates 100 Years of Service

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) marked a milestone today: the 100th anniversary of the department’s creation. Then known as the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the department was created by Act 13, Public Acts 1921, to promote the agricultural interests of the State of Michigan, effectively transferring powers from existing boards, departments, and commissions on July 1, 1921.

Around The Industry 7/8/2021 Part 1

06 Jul 2021 5:21 PM | MTF (Administrator)

Around The Industry

Publications from the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension, the USGA Green Section, the Michigan State University Extension/ Water Quality Digest, MSU Pest Management Digest, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 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.

MSU Turf & Landscape Digest

Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Kevin Frank, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences - July 1, 2021

Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.

Heavy rain across many portions of Michigan in the last week dropped over 5 inches locally. Turf near streams and rivers and low-lying areas was under feet of water at least temporarily. Unlike flooding during the spring, damage to turf during the summer can be significant. Factors that determine turf survival under water include turfgrass species, submergence duration, submergence depth, water temperature and light intensity.

Drive-by botany: Poison hemlock and perennial pea

Jeremy Jubenville and Isabel Branstrom, Michigan State University Extension - July 6, 2021

Has a patch of flowers ever caught your eye as you travelled down the road? It certainly happens to us all the time! As gardeners and naturalists, we're always interested increasing functional diversity in our gardens and landscapes, so we thought it would be fun to consider some of the roadside plants that we see every day. Each article in this series will feature two plant species that are currently blooming and frequently observed from the road. Our goal is to answer two simple questions:

What are they?

Would they make good garden plants?

Master Gardener College: Registration Open to All

June 23 | Betsy Braid

To expand the reach of the 2021 Master Gardener College, registration is open to gardening enthusiasts, beyond those who are recertified MSU Extension Master Gardeners® or Trainees. We invite anyone with a horticultural passion and love for plants and gardening to join us for this annual event as we focus on Fresh Gardening Visions! Please visit the 2021 Master Gardener College website for all the details regarding this three-day event and to sign up!

USGA Green Section

Five Proven Methods to Improve Moisture Uniformity

July 02, 2021

Brian Whitlark, senior consulting agronomist, West Region

Distribution uniformity is the standard measure for irrigation system efficiency, but focusing on soil moisture uniformity is more impactful for superintendents that want firm conditions, healthy turf and efficient water use. Optimizing moisture uniformity requires a combination of irrigation techniques and cultural practices that help water penetrate the soil. The strategies detailed in this article are working well in extremely challenging irrigation settings, so they can almost certainly help improve moisture uniformity at your course.

Why Courses Topdress Greens

Regular topdressing is a key part of maintaining high-quality putting greens. While the sand may temporarily impact playability, the benefits are well worth some short-term disruption.

Watch the Video

Fairways for the Future

Upgrading the fairways at Corning Country Club to an improved bentgrass variety has not always been an easy process...

Why The Rough Isn't Perfect

There are many reasons why golfers shouldn’t expect lush, uniform rough across the entire golf course – with cost, irrigation coverage and trees being a few of the key factors.

The Perfect Edge for Less

There are many devices used to protect the grass around the hole from errant white paint. Some work better than others and some are very expensive for the one purpose they serve.

Around The Industry 6/30/2021

30 Jun 2021 1:29 PM | MTF (Administrator)

Around The Industry

Publications from the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension, the Michigan State University Extension/ Water Quality Digest 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.

Careers in Agriculture & the Green Industries is ideal for employers who seek MSU’s top talent for Summer 2022 Internships and Entry-Level Opportunities. This event is a unique recruiting event – we encourage you to recruit for all functional areas in your organization. Students that attend are there to explore opportunities for internships and full-time employment in agribusiness, sales, marketing, logistics, research & development, technical roles. production agriculture or the green industries. Employers represent all aspects of Agriculture & Horticulture such as agronomy, dairy, equine, livestock, poultry, companion animal, fruit & vegetable, landscape & turf grass industries. MSU two-year Agriculture Technology certificate students, bachelor’s degree students (BS, BA, BLA) and advanced degree students (MS and PhD) attend this fair.

Date: Tuesday, September 28

Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm EST

Location: Virtual on Handshake

Register online: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/24869/employer_preview?token=GJ8Njz16VyxP6B9tYcx_0Wug7YBUtwZd8ZlE05jKgZXiTpqJSsg2fQ

Questions – contact Jill Cords, CANR Career Consultant at jcords@msu.edu

USGA Green Section Record

The Ins and Outs of Managing Poa Annua Putting Greens

By Zach Nicoludis, agronomist, Central Region

Although Poa annua putting greens sometimes face criticism, this grass can provide excellent conditions and is the preferred putting surface at some of the most famous courses in the country. There are also many courses where Poa annua greens are the reality regardless of superintendent or golfer preferences. Whatever the case may be, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of this grass is necessary for successful management. As is an in-depth understanding of the agronomics needed to optimize turf health and playing conditions.

Turf Program Receives New Tractor

On Thursday (6/10), a new John Deere tractor was delivered to Jesse Sholl, Turf Research Center Manager at the MSU Hancock Center. The tractor was funded, in part, with funds provided by the Founders Society Endowment. Learn more at michiganturfgrassfoundation.org

CONSUMER ADVISORY: Invasive box tree moth detected in Michigan nurseries, greenhouses

MDARD, USDA taking immediate action to safeguard against invasive pest

LANSING, MI - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has identified box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in nurseries and greenhouses in the United States, including Michigan. This is the first detection of this invasive species in the nation. Box tree moth is not considered a forest pest because boxwood is not native to Michigan forests. However, if left unchecked, it could cause significant defoliation and death of boxwood in the landscape.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising anyone, including landscapers, who purchased boxwood plants within the last two months to inspect their plants very closely for the invasive pest. Signs of infestation include silky webbing and possibly caterpillars located deep inside of the plants.

Box tree moth caterpillars are green and yellow with white, yellow, and black stripes and black spots. The caterpillars feed only on boxwoods making them easy to spot. Adult box tree moth has two color forms. The most common form has white wings with dark brown borders, while the dark form has solid brown wings with a white streak or spot on each forewing. Both forms have a distinctive white dot or mark in the middle of each forewing.

“Boxwoods are commonly planted in North America as ornamentals with the largest plantings occurring in urban areas. In 2014, boxwood made up 15 percent of broadleaf evergreen sales in the United States with an estimated value of $126 million,” said Robin Rosenbaum, Plant Health Section Manager of MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division. “Ensuring this pest is quickly contained is crucial to protecting the state’s boxwood.”

To further prevent the introduction of box tree moth into the United States, USDA APHIS issued a Federal Order on May 26, 2021, prohibiting importation of all boxwood (Buxus spp.), euonymus (Euonymus spp.), and holly (Ilex spp.) plants for planting from Canada.

If you see signs of box tree moth on your boxwood plants, please contact MDARD’s nursery program at MDARD-NurseryCE@michigan.gov with your contact information, photos, and when and where you purchased the plant. You may also contact Michigan State University Diagnostic Services at pestid@msu.edu.

Visit the Michigan Invasive Species website to find photos and information about invasive plant pests in Michigan and contact information to report pests in your community. For more information on MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division, visit Michigan.gov/MDARD.

Michigan State University Extension News Turf & Landscape Digest

Current News Stories

If you planted boxwood shrubs this spring, check them for box tree moth

By David Smitley

Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is a destructive pest of ornamental boxwoods (Buxus spp.) in Europe, where it was introduced from Asia. It was first discovered in North America in Toronto, Canada, in fall of 2018. It has not been previously found in the United States. Unfortunately, a few infested shrubs may have been sent to Michigan nurseries during spring 2021, despite being inspected and confirmed as free of boxwood tree moth by the source.

Help me save my blue spruce

ByJan Byrne, Bert Cregg, Jill O'Donnell and Monique Sakalidis

The Michigan State University Plant & Pest Diagnostics lab receives roughly 75 spruce samples a year from those looking to right all that is wrong with their spruce trees. There are also countless phone calls and emails made to the lab, Michigan State University Extension educators and specialists. The reality is not all ailing spruce trees can, or should, be saved. In most cases, there is no silver bullet to cure the affected tree.

Michigan State University Extension/ Water Quality Digest

Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

By Paige Filice

Wildlife sightings, soothing sounds and scenic beauty are a few benefits of backyard water gardens. While exotic fish such as koi can be attractive and friendly additions, and non-native ornamental plants such as water hyacinth add vibrant color to your yard all summer long, neither are native to Michigan. If they are let loose into our lakes and streams, they can have long-lasting, detrimental impacts.

Help make a difference on Michigan’s inland lakes. Join the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program today!

By Erik Elgin

The MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) is back and seeking volunteers who want to enjoy and protect Michigan’s 11,000 inland lakes.

The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Welcomes Paul Kuhna to Board of Directors

14 Jun 2021 9:11 AM | MTF (Administrator)

Paul Kuhna
Head Groundskeeper - Lansing Lugnuts (Oakland Athletics High A Affiliate)
Representing: Sports or Institutional Turf

Home town: Grosse Pointe, Michigan

How did you get interested in turf?

“My parents had season tickets to the Detroit Tigers, so I went to about 20 or 30 games a season growing up. So I really just like being at the ballpark a lot, being around the field, running the bases after games, when I was a little kid I thought that was awesome.

What made you decide to attend Michigan State University?

“Michigan State has a great turf program, but I would have gone there for anything. My dad went there, uncles went there, I grew up a Spartan fan my whole life. I grew up going to games there, baseball, football, basketball. There was no other school I was looking to go to.

How did you end up with the Lansing Lugnuts?

“I started an internship with the Detroit Tigers my junior year. I actually had to miss a semester of college, because the internship went from March all the way through November, so I had to take an extra semester to do that. That helped me be able to start here with the Lugnuts the following spring as the Assistant Greenskeeper in 2017. I really like being in Lansing, so when the Head Groundskeeper job opened up, I applied and was excited to get the job and be able to come back here!

What are your thoughts on being a board member with the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation?

“I’m really excited to be a part of it. While attending Michigan State I learned about the foundation, but to be a part of it, I’m really excited. I’m excited to learn from some great colleagues in all parts of the industry.

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

Click the image for information and to view the guide

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."

Learn More

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

Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants

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

Personal Invitation From Gordon LaFontaine

24 May 2021 3:49 PM | MTF (Administrator)

Colleagues and friends,

It's my pleasure to personally invite you to this year’s LaFontaine Golf Outing. As the former Executive Director of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, I’m proud of the work we've done together to support the Turf Program at Michigan State University. This golf outing is part of the continuing efforts to fund Graduate Student work in the program, work that is so vital to the success of the department and the turfgrass industry.

In addition to a relaxing day on the links, this event is a chance to network with some of the great colleagues in our industry and to discuss the future of the program at MSU. We’re all excited to be back amongst friends, celebrating and supporting turfgrass research. I hope you will have a chance to join us!

Gordie LaFontaine

Past President, Executive Director - Michigan Turfgrass Foundation

DETAILS

$125 Per Golf Registration (includes continental breakfast, box lunch and awards/cocktail hour after golf)

$1,000 Corporate Sponsorship (includes foursome)

$150 Tee Sponsorship

$1,250 Lunch Sponsorship (includes foursome)

$250 Breakfast Sponsorship

$500 Cocktail Hour/ Prizes Sponsorship

Format: Scramble with Skins

SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Box Lunches provided

3:00 - 4:00 (approx.) Social Hour comments by Mr. Gordon LaFontaine and members of the MSU Turf Team

Around The Industry

14 May 2021 8:15 PM | MTF (Administrator)

Recent publications from the turf industry as well as newsletters from the Michigan State University Turf and Landscape Extension 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.

Michigan State University Extension News Turf & Landscape Digest

Featured Events

Plant Quest 2021 - “Nearly Natives—Plants of Merit with Deep Roots” 5/17
Plant Quest 2021 - “Smart Landscape Trees and Shrubs for Midwest Gardens”5/24

Current News Stories

Oak Wilt Awareness Month in Michigan

The best sampling procedures for accurate oak wilt testing

Smart waterfront plants to enhance your shoreline

MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

Smart lake gardening; Planning your nearshore garden

On behalf of the Michigan Golf Alliance, we invite you to join us on the Capitol Lawn Thursday, June 3 for the “Economic, Environmental and Human Impact of Golf in Michigan”.

The Michigan Golf Alliance is happy to resume our long standing legislative day event. This socially distanced presentation will be held under two tents on the Capitol Lawn.

As we all know, golf is much more than a game. The business of golf benefits our state both economically and environmentally. In addition, the Michigan Golf Alliance wants to show how the golf industry is a leader in charitable giving and outreach programs for all generations.

We are inviting you to RSVP for one of the program presentation time slots below as well as an additional time to meet that day with members of the Michigan Golf Alliance.

Learn More

Turfgrass Disease Update with Dr. Joe Vargas for May 7, 2021

Dr. Joe Vargas joins Dr. Kevin Frank to discuss current turfgrass disease activity.