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Breaking down the research on cool-season turfgrass water use and needs Posted on 22 Jun 2023 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers share findings from several peer-reviewed studies to summarize the turf ETc or Kc of cool-season turfgrass species. Read more»

Efficacy of late-season bermudagrass removal using herbicide combinations Posted on 31 Oct 2022 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers examine the efficacy of late-season bermudagrass removal using glyphosate, mesotrione and fluazifop herbicide combinations. Read more»

Super Science: A year of research in review Posted on 04 Dec 2020 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna offers a look at all of the best turfgrass research that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2020. Read more»

Controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens Posted on 08 May 2020 in the Research categories.

Experts describe tactics and experiments on how to go about controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens around the U.S. Read more»

Ryegrass injury and recovery from human insect repellent Posted on 14 Jan 2019 in the Columns & Featured & Research categories.

Superintendents commonly observe turfgrass injury from human insect repellent (bug spray) overspray on human skin and clothing. The injury most commonly occurs as an outline shape of unaffected footprints with Read more»

Debunking a large patch myth Posted on 15 Mar 2017 in the Research categories.

Meyer zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica Steud.) is favored for use on golf course fairways and tees in the United States Transition Zone because of its excellent traffic durability, low maintenance requirements Read more»