Archive for June 2021

Tetrino insecticide now available from Bayer

June 30, 2021 By
Bayer released Tetrino, featuring the new active ingredient tetraniliprole, an insecticide for white grub and annual bluegrass weevil control. ...

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Turf Tweet of the Month: U.S. Women’s Open VIP guests

June 30, 2021 By
This month’s #TurfTweetoftheMonth is from Sally Jones (@sallym321), superintendent and general manager of Benson Golf Club in Benson, Minn. Sally shares a tweet recognizing the special visitors the volunteer #WomenInTurf maintenance crew had during the U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club. ...

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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
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 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
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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A crew member prepares Atlanta Athletic Club ahead of the Women's PGA Championship. (Photo: John Deere)

Women’s PGA Championship host shines with more ladies, labor

June 28, 2021 By
Atlanta Athletic Club Director of Agronomy Lukus Harvey sheds light on what the club did to prepare for the 2021 Women's PGA Championship. ...

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