Research

Crabgrass, as seen on this Poa annua green, can be controlled by preemergence herbicides. (Photo: Syngenta)

Experts’ Insights: Get ahead of crabgrass

June 6, 2020 By
Experts from various manufacturers, including Syngenta, Bayer, PBI-Gordon Corp. and FMC Specialty Solutions give their advice for crabgrass control. ...

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Off the Record: An important decision

June 6, 2020 By
Mike Kenna describes how the MSMA controversy reminds him of environmental issues in the 1990s when the USGA initaited environmental impact research. ...

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Texas A&M AgriLife breeds viable Zoysia

May 22, 2020 By
The latest turfgrass variety in a recent string of releases by Texas A&M AgriLife Research breaks new ground among market zoysiagrasses, especially in its viability for golf course putting greens, according to Texas A&M AgriLife. “Zoysias have typically not been ...

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Brown patch shows up as irregular or circular patches of turf with a brown or tan color in the middle. (Photo: NC State University)

Battling brown patch

May 8, 2020 By
Experts from various fungicide manufacturers explain the best methods to help superintendents identify and control brown patch. ...

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The photo shows plots no longer receiving fungicide applications (left) and those that are treated (right). The five trial runs allowed the Rutgers University team to monitor disease progression through the entire season (April to November). (Photo: James Hempfling)

Keeping dollar spot in check

Experts evaluated dollar spot (Clarireedia jacksonii) incidence and disease progress on six bentgrasses that vary in tolerance to the disease. ...

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ABG study area (Photo: Daniel Weisenberger)

Controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens

Experts describe tactics and experiments on how to go about controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens around the U.S. ...

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