Research

Overseeding, N Rate and Traffic in Tifeagle Bermudagrass

July 23, 2014 By Joelle Harms

By Phillip Bruner and Beth Guertal, Ph.D. Hybrid bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon x C. transvaalensis Burtt-Davy) putting greens are often overseeded with a cool-season species at the onset of fall dormancy. Little is known about the impact of winter play on ...

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The Turf Doc: Down and out in the terminal

July 23, 2014 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

I have been fortunate to be able to travel both nationally and internationally for most of my professional life. Travel can be both enjoyable and unenjoyable at the same time. I thought I would provide some insight about the good ...

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Clark Talks Turf… plots

July 22, 2014 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

I had the good fortune to spend two days earlier this week looking at turf research plots with Zac Reicher, Ph.D., Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., Matt Sousek and Luqi Li of the University of Nebraska. Zac and Matt have 55 field ...

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Verdesian acquires Specialty Fertilizer Products

July 1, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Verdesian Life Sciences acquired Specialty Fertilizer Products (SFP), a Leawood, Kan.-based company focused on fertilizer efficiency products. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. By joining forces with SFP, Cary, N.C.-based Verdesian will gain more than 270 patent properties. “SFP’s innovative fertilizer ...

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Managing and controlling fairy rings

June 24, 2014 By Golfdom staff

Mike Fidanza, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist at the Berks Campus of Penn State University, where he teaches turfgrass management. Fidanza has many years of research and practical experience managing fairy rings. Fidanza can be reached at maf100@psu.edu or on ...

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Plant Health Part 2 of 3: Managing Extreme Weather

June 23, 2014 By Chris Lewis

To help superintendents better manage extreme variations in weather conditions and temperatures, BASF has released its most recent lineup of fungicides — Lexicon Intrinsic and Xzemplar. Let’s face it. Golf is an unpredictable game. One moment you may be sinking ...

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