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Here you will find information on the Michigan State University Golf Turfgrass Management program, Sports and Commercial Turf Management programs, as well as the undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Hancock Turfgrass Research Center

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The Joe Vargas Endowed Chair in Turfgrass Pathology

The Turfgrass program at Michigan State University is rich in history, tradition, and accolades.

For over 7 decades, our program has fostered students on campus in East Lansing, providing a world class education and opportunities.

Our research programs encompass: golf courses, athletic fields and home lawns, in all aspects including, construction, establishment and management.

 

News

  • Celebrating the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s 50 years of impact at MSU

    Published on December 18, 2024
    Since 1974, philanthropic support from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has strengthened MSU’s world-renowned turfgrass program.

  • Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

    Published on October 11, 2024
    October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.

  • Graduate Students Jack Guevara, Ryan Bearss and Jake Kilby present Turfgrass research at conference abroad

    Published on August 30, 2024
    Development of a shallow turfgrass profile – a temporary natural field system that will be used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup games – was the topic for this turf team at the Int'l Sports Engineering Assoc Conference in United Kingdom.

  • MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer

    Published on May 28, 2024
    Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan.

  • Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

    Published on April 5, 2024
    Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

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