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Why the winter of 2022-2023 was a proverbial snow mold bloodbath

August 21, 2023 By
Paul Koch, Ph.D., examines why the winter of 2022-2023 was a proverbial snow mold bloodbath and shares the results of a recent research trial. ...

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How a nitrogen source can reduce Michrodochium patch

August 18, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares Oregon State University's research on alternative methods to reduce Microdochium patch. ...

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What fungicides control Pythium root rot on creeping bentgrass greens the best?

NC State experts share findings from three Pythium root rot experiments conducted on creeping bentgrass at their Turfgrass Field Lab. ...

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Photos by: MiGCSA (A); Jim Kerns, Ph.D., NC State University (b, c, d)

Why it’s critical to stay vigilant during Pythium season

July 24, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares some tips on how to monitor and treat Pythium disease, a common problem that affects golf courses worldwide. ...

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What’s the best way to schedule irrigation?

June 22, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., talks moisture sensor technology and how it may benefit courses, especially those in the southwestern U.S. ...

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(Fig. 2) Köppen-Geiger climate classification map of the United States (Kottek et al., 2006; Rubel et al., 2017). Map retrieved from http://koeppen-geiger.vu-wien.ac.at/.

Breaking down the research on cool-season turfgrass water use and needs

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

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