Course of the Week

Turf study to monitor runoff, establish fertilizer management practices

September 11, 2012 By
COLLEGE STATION, TX — Improperly applied fertilizer to newly placed sod may result in nutrient runoff into the water supply, but just when is the best time to apply fertilizer — and what kind is the best for new turf? ...

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Study: Athletic field paint steals spotlight from the grass it covers

September 11, 2012 By
MADISON, WI — Professional athletic field managers maintain trimmed turfgrass with great precision, carefully painting crisp lines and colorful logos on their grass before each game. While these fields appear to be in perfect health, some field managers have noted ...

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Brock International becomes SLI partner

September 11, 2012 By
BOULDER, CO — Brock International has become an Official Education Partner of The Sports Legacy Institute (SLI), a Boston-based non-profit organization founded to advance the study, treatment, and prevention of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups. Brock PowerBase, ...

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STC meeting set for Dallas Oct. 2-4

September 11, 2012 By
By Rick Doyle The Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC’s) Annual Membership Meeting, set for Oct. 2-4 in Dallas, is shaping up to be one of its most dynamic meetings in its nine-year history. Featuring new research, science and STC guidance, the ...

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Turfgrass industry leaders participate in Clemson field day

September 11, 2012 By
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University turfgrass researchers presented the latest and most effective research-based turf management protocols to approximately 130 turfgrass industry leaders and golf course superintendents from across the state of South Carolina during the Clemson University Turfgrass Research ...

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Turfgrass and post-drought recovery

September 11, 2012 By
By Jim Novak For most of the country, this year has been one of the driest in decades. Many professionals in the landscape business and those responsible for sports fields or golf courses know all too well that many fairways ...

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