Research

Drone footage shows turf research at the University of Georgia Tifton (Source: University of Georgia)

Researchers studying water conservation using artificial intelligence

October 14, 2021 By
University of Georgia researchers are studying how to use artificial intelligence to better manager turfgrass irrigation. ...

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Chart: Florence Breuillin-Sessoms

How fine fescues aid in crabgrass weed suppression

Experts take a look at how different fine fescue cultivars fare against suppressing crabgrass pressure on golf courses in Minnesota. ...

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What a difference a year makes in Wausau, Wis. Nearly 100 percent disease on the nontreated control in 2020 (left) and nothing in 2021 (right). (Photo courtesy of Paul Koch, Ph.D.)

Super Science: The bizarro snow mold year

September 30, 2021 By
Paul Koch, Ph.D., looks at two case studies that searched for a reason as to why snow mold barely affected northern areas while hammering southern areas. ...

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Researchers at Rutgers University evaluate herbicide treatment timing in combination with nonmowed and infrequent mowing of fine fescue golf course rough. A) Nonmowed and no herbicide, B) Mowed June 9 and July 7, 2021, C) Prograss and D) Proxy plus Primo Max. (Photo: Mike Kenna, Ph.D.)

Super Science: Weed control in fine fescue rough

September 29, 2021 By
Weed control for naturalized areas on golf courses can be difficult without the application of herbicides. ...

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Vaaler Creek Golf Club has lost a lot of turf due to fall armyworm infestations. (Photo: Vaaler Creek GC)

Turf Pest: Fighting grubs, fall armyworms in the Texas Hill Country

September 23, 2021 By
Vaaler Creek Golf Club faces constant fall armyworm pressure because of the course’s location. Here's how the course has contended with the issue. ...

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Off the Record: Water scarcity in the West drives need for good golf course management

September 7, 2021 By
Western water shortages bring more attention to golf courses, making it critical to use best practices to maximize conservation. ...

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