Research

Kriged maps of volumetric water content (VWC) and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) on SMS treated fairway No. 5 throughout a dry down event from May 27 to June 2, 2020, at Edina Country Club in Minnesota. (Photo by Chase Straw, Ph.D., Texas A&M University).

Super Science Intro: Studying the benefits of precision irrigation

June 30, 2021 By Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

Researchers at Texas A&M University, University of Minnesota and The Toro Co. are evaluating the adoption of currently available soil moisture sensor (SMS) and mapping technologies to see if golf course superintendents can make significant water and cost savings. ...

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Off the Record: Early USGA heroes

June 29, 2021 By Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

Mike Kenna discusses golf's roots in turfgrass science and how the game has played a role in shaping academic programs at universities across the country. ...

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Crabgrass germinates when mean soil temperatures are at about 55 degrees F. (Photo by: Fred Yelverton)

Experts’ Insights: Stop crabgrass in its tracks

June 29, 2021 By Christina Herrick

Crabgrass is emerging earlier in the spring due to a warming climate. So, it’s critical for golf course superintendents to make applications in the late winter or early spring, depending on location. Crabgrass germinates when the 24-hour mean soil temperature ...

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Research

Super Science Intro: Studying the benefits of precision irrigation

Off the Record: Early USGA heroes

Experts’ Insights: Stop crabgrass in its tracks

Turf MD: Expensive is what lies underneath

Super Science: Preventive fungicide applications for dollar spot control on creeping bentgrass fairways

Sting nematode distribution in putting green root zones

Tips and Tricks with PBI-Gordon’s Dr. Dale