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MSU Turfgrass Research Update 2017

Published on May 1, 2018
Dollar spot continues to be among the most important diseases on golf course turf in terms of the percentage of golf course pesticide/fertilizer budgets that are spent to control it.
Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

Published on January 25, 2017
Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
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
Lawn update: Summer stress shifts to fall recovery

Published on August 25, 2025
The summer of 2025 was one of extreme temperatures, high humidity and precipitation excesses and deficiencies. The result was stressed turf, turf death and less than perfect turfgrass conditions throughout the summer.