Research

Researchers working to improve fine fescue

August 12, 2014 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Scientists at the University of Minnesota, Rutgers University and the University of Wisconsin are working on a research project titled ‘Germplasm Improvement of Low-Input Fine Fescues in Response to Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors.’ The goal of the project is to ...

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Syngenta launches Ference insecticide to control ABW

August 4, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Syngenta has launched Ference insecticide to help superintendents systemically control annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) at all larval stages — one through five. Ference offers increased control of ABW through the enhanced Syngenta Optimum Control Strategy. The active ingredient in Ference, ...

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Plant Health’s roots

July 23, 2014 By Seth Jones

From Germany to North Carolina to the local golf course, Plant Health is well traveled and well documented. This might not be the home of Plant Health, but it’s at least where it spent a couple summer vacations as a ...

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Canada’s house of turfgrass ideas

July 23, 2014 By David McPherson

Canada’s Guelph Turfgrass Institute remains a leader in turfgrass research, despite a nationwide pesticide ban and an impending move. Elvis fans get all shook up at Graceland, sci-fi fans beam in on Area 51 and baseball fans flock to their ...

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Working undercover: Minimizing winter damage to greens

July 23, 2014 By Joelle Harms

By Sam Bauer, Lindsey Hoffman, Ph.D. and Brian Horgan, Ph.D A look at minimizing winter damage to greens through covers and other prevention strategies. Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles by the authors focused on protecting turf ...

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Overseeding, N Rate and Traffic in Tifeagle Bermudagrass