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How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 4, 2026
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective at all times in the season. Here’s how to find an appropriate grub management strategy for your lawn.
Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) of home lawns and golf courses

Published on April 17, 2026
Microdochium patch, commonly known as pink snow mold, is a common low-temperature disease of turfgrass in Michigan.
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Published on April 16, 2026
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.
MSU Turf: A legacy of world-class grass management

Published on September 26, 2025
MSU, University of Tennessee collaborate with FIFA to provide natural grass pitches for 2026 World Cup
Attend MSU’s Turf School short course in December

Published on August 25, 2025
The MSU Turf School, held Dec. 8-11, 2025, is a four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.