Research

Photos by: MiGCSA (A); Jim Kerns, Ph.D., NC State University (b, c, d)

Why it’s critical to stay vigilant during Pythium season

July 24, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares some tips on how to monitor and treat Pythium disease, a common problem that affects golf courses worldwide. ...

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What’s the best way to schedule irrigation?

June 22, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., talks moisture sensor technology and how it may benefit courses, especially those in the southwestern U.S. ...

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(Fig. 2) Köppen-Geiger climate classification map of the United States (Kottek et al., 2006; Rubel et al., 2017). Map retrieved from http://koeppen-geiger.vu-wien.ac.at/.

Breaking down the research on cool-season turfgrass water use and needs

Researchers share findings from several peer-reviewed studies to summarize the turf ETc or Kc of cool-season turfgrass species. ...

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How a modified TDR affects surface moisture estimation on putting greens

Researchers from the University of Arkansas and the Ohio State University discuss recent research regarding time domain reflectometry (TDR) technology. ...

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Fungicide effectiveness for disease control on creeping bentgrass fairways

April 27, 2023 By and
Researchers share their findings from three fungicide trials they conducted to evaluate preventive dollar spot and brown patch control. ...

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A look at new soil tests that examine fairway responsiveness to nitrogen fertilization

The USGA funded research to test the effectiveness of nitrogen fertilization on fairway bentgrass quality and growth responses. ...

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