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How much nitrogen is needed to establish seeded bermudagrass? Posted on 21 Mar 2025 in the Research & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Establishing bermudagrass from seed offers turfgrass managers greater flexibility in renovation timing, simpler soil preparation and potential cost savings compared to using sod or sprigs. Read more»

Understanding nematode depth and distribution in bentgrass greens Posted on 04 Mar 2025 in the Research & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

This study underscores the importance of regionally characterizing nematode species to improve management strategies. Read more»

Investigating irrigation requirements for cool-season fairway species Posted on 30 May 2024 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers at Purdue University evaluated the irrigation requirements of six cool-season turfgrass species and ten cultivars utilizing two distinct irrigation methods. Read more»

Midwest cool-season fairway water requirements Posted on 31 Jan 2019 in the Featured & Research categories.

Fairways are some of the largest areas of irrigated golf course turf. Although regions like the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast (where creeping bentgrass is widely used) are considered “humid,” acute Read more»