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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.
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines the history of turfgrass research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Read more»
Research Editor Mike Kenna, Ph.D., discusses Microdochium patch and the different experiments researchers have used to control it. Read more»
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»
Research Editor Mike Kenna discusses how the USGA and its research efforts have benefited the golf industry over the last few decades. Read more»
Measuring soil moisture with time domain reflectometry (TDR) sensors can aid turfgrass water conservation efforts and improve playing conditions. Read more»
As the research article suggests this month, TDR measurements have made a significant economic impact and helped with water management on golf courses. Read more»