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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.

Off the Record: Remote sensing technology is humming along slowly Posted on 11 Apr 2022 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., discusses remote sensing technology and imaging systems used to scout courses for pest problems, plan IPM strategies and more. Read more»

Off The Record: Kill the bill Posted on 16 Mar 2022 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D. presents the case against California AB 1910, which proposes converting golf courses to affordable housing. Read more»

USGA’s turfgrass research makes positive impact on golfs enjoyability Posted on 24 Feb 2022 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

The USGA has invested more than $45 million in turfgrass and environmental research since 1983 and adds $2 million annually to improve aspects of the game. Read more»

Off the Record: Worth the investment Posted on 08 Feb 2022 in the From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., former director of research for the USGA, examines the USGA Green Section's research program and its impact on the industry. Read more»

A look at bermudagrass trials and spring greenup Posted on 25 Jan 2022 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) started a new seeded and vegetative bermudagrass trial in 2019. One of the northernmost and coldest locations, Wichita, Kan., is the Kansas State University Read more»

Off the Record: Oklahoma’s bermudagrass connection Posted on 18 Jan 2022 in the Columns & Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., presents a turfgrass research and extension history of Oklahoma State University and bermudagrass to celebrate the past 75 years. Read more»

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