Research

Milkweed plants provide an essential habitat for monarch butterflies in out-of-play areas on golf courses. (Photo: Dan Potter, Ph.D.)

Butterfly and pollinator conservation

June 8, 2020 By
Golfdom columnist Mike Kenna describes how golf courses around the U.S. can make a difference in butterfly and pollinator conservation. ...

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Clarke is conducting, can help evaluate a chemistry’s efficacy, rates and more. (Photo: Bruce Clarke)

Fungicides: From experiment to excellence

June 6, 2020 By
Chemical companies, university researchers and superintendents work hand in hand to improve fungicide efficacy. ...

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Tropical signalgrass (Photo: Bert McCarty)

Conquer tropical signalgrass: Strategies to overcome this persistent weed

June 6, 2020 By
Bert McCarty, Ph.D., describes how superintendents at golf courses around the United States can work to control tropical signalgrass. ...

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Crabgrass, as seen on this Poa annua green, can be controlled by preemergence herbicides. (Photo: Syngenta)

Experts’ Insights: Get ahead of crabgrass

June 6, 2020 By
Experts from various manufacturers, including Syngenta, Bayer, PBI-Gordon Corp. and FMC Specialty Solutions give their advice for crabgrass control. ...

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Off the Record: An important decision

June 6, 2020 By
Mike Kenna describes how the MSMA controversy reminds him of environmental issues in the 1990s when the USGA initaited environmental impact research. ...

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Texas A&M AgriLife breeds viable Zoysia

May 22, 2020 By
The latest turfgrass variety in a recent string of releases by Texas A&M AgriLife Research breaks new ground among market zoysiagrasses, especially in its viability for golf course putting greens, according to Texas A&M AgriLife. “Zoysias have typically not been ...

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