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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.

Examines nematodes as a form of pest control on the course Posted on 04 Mar 2025 in the Research & From the Magazine categories.

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) can control several important turfgrass insect pests, including white grubs, weevils, cutworms and sod webworms. However, most biopesticide research has focused on releasing many EPN strains that Read more»

Off the Record: A closer look at Oklahoma State University’s turf program Posted on 25 Feb 2025 in the From the Magazine & Columns & Current Issue & Research categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., gives a short history of the turfgrass program at his alma mater — Oklahoma State University. Read more»

Off the Record: The why behind water feature management Posted on 31 Jan 2025 in the Columns & Research categories.

Mike Kenna looks at management strategies for understanding pond ecology, design impacts and specific control measures for algae and aquatic plants. Read more»

Texas Golf Hall of Fame adds legendary agronomist as 2024 inductee Posted on 22 Jan 2025 in the From the Magazine & Current Issue & Featured categories.

Marvin H. Ferguson, Ph.D., a 2024 inductee into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, is celebrated nearly 40 years after his passing on Jan. 10, 1985 Read more»

Off the Record: How soil sensors are revolutionizing fairway watering Posted on 19 Dec 2024 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Golfdom Research Editor Mike Kenna, Ph.D., explores the future of fairway watering. Read more»

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., explores a new tool to help course maintenance and irrigation efficiency Posted on 15 Dec 2024 in the Current Issue & Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., takes a closer look at Toro's PrecisionSense Service tool. Read more»

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