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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.

A look at the research projects we highlighted this year in Golfdom Posted on 15 Dec 2022 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

A year in review: Mike Kenna takes a look back at all of the research projects we highlighted in 2022, from freeze-tolerant bremudagrass to water research. Read more»

How drones can help detect early drought stress in turf Posted on 06 Dec 2022 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines advances in drones and thermal imaging that could help improve water management on the course. Read more»

Evaluating mid-winter applications of Quicksilver for silvery-thread moss Posted on 27 Oct 2022 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers across six northern states evaluated the potential injury of mid-winter applications of carfentrazone-ethyl (Quicksilver, FMC) on putting greens. Read more»

Off the Record: The history of turfgrass research in the USDA Posted on 24 Oct 2022 in the Columns & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines the history of turfgrass research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Read more»

A closer look at Microdochium patch control research Posted on 29 Sep 2022 in the Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Research Editor Mike Kenna, Ph.D., discusses Microdochium patch and the different experiments researchers have used to control it. Read more»

Off the Record: More good news on golf’s use of water Posted on 27 Sep 2022 in the Columns & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Golfdom Research Editor Mike Kenna, Ph.D., discusses water use and management practices on golf courses in America, including surveys from the GCSAA. Read more»

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