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Brothers Austin and Garrett Hightower with their dad Rodney. (Photo: Lewis Sharp)

From seed to green: The dedication of Tee-2-Green farmers in cultivating premium bentgrass

September 9, 2024 By
Terry Plagmann, president of Tee-2-Green, predicts an "average" bentgrass crop this year, but the meticulous process of harvesting and ensuring seed purity is anything but average. ...

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GCSAA partners with FFA to host National Turfgrass Science Invitational

September 4, 2024 By
The GCSAA and FFA partnered to provide a competitive event for high school agricultural education students that emphasizes skills in turfgrass science. ...

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Dr. Joe Vargas is a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame and has dedicated his 51-year career to improving the quality of turf. (Photo: Kevin Frank)

MSU begins search for Joe Vargas professorship in turfgrass pathology position

August 29, 2024 By
The review and selection process will take several months, with an anticipated start date by the fall of 2025. ...

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As weather climates continue to change, superintendents must be ready for snow mold’s unpredictability. (Photo: Paul Koch)

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., recaps a study on preventive snow mold control on fairways

August 26, 2024 By
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts evaluated several nontraditional products and fungicide treatments to evaluate snow mold prevention at Val Halla Golf Course in Cumberland, Maine. ...

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A series of renovations and improvements over the last decade have the Nicklaus-designed Castle Pines GC ready to host its first PGA Tour event since 2006. (Photo: Castle Pines GC)

Trevor Meints shares his sod secrets to get Castle Pines GC ready for the BMW Championship

August 21, 2024 By
Meints talks playing conditions, renovations made to the course and more. ...

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Turf Pest of the Month: Get to know ABW

August 19, 2024 By
With Midwest superintendents now needing to watch for ABW, it’s important to know the warning signs and how to control this potentially damaging pest. ...

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