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About Mike Kenna, Ph.D.
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., is the retired director of research, USGA Green Section. Contact him at mpkenna@gmail.com.
Posts by Mike Kenna, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University's Tahoma 31 bermudagrass, developed by OSU Agriculture researchers, hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Read more»
Here’s an exclusive look at fairy ring control, featuring summaries of four key studies from Plant Disease Management Reports. Read more»
Summer bentgrass decline on putting greens may have less to do with disease and more to do with energy. Read more»
Summer turf decline is driven by internal plant physiology, specifically protein degradation and carbohydrate depletion in the root system, rather than ambient heat alone. Read more»
This summary article covers PGRs by examining ongoing, USGA-supported university research. Read more»
Annual bluegrass emerges as turf’s most persistent weed, and more than 20 years of research now points to a long-term, systems-based approach for sustainable control. Read more»