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About Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., is the retired director of research, USGA Green Section. Contact him at mpkenna@gmail.com.

Posts by Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

How drones can help detect early drought stress in turf Posted on 06 Dec 2022 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines advances in drones and thermal imaging that could help improve water management on the course. Read more»

Evaluating mid-winter applications of Quicksilver for silvery-thread moss Posted on 27 Oct 2022 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers across six northern states evaluated the potential injury of mid-winter applications of carfentrazone-ethyl (Quicksilver, FMC) on putting greens. Read more»

Off the Record: The history of turfgrass research in the USDA Posted on 24 Oct 2022 in the Columns & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines the history of turfgrass research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Read more»

A closer look at Microdochium patch control research Posted on 29 Sep 2022 in the Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Research Editor Mike Kenna, Ph.D., discusses Microdochium patch and the different experiments researchers have used to control it. Read more»

Off the Record: More good news on golf’s use of water Posted on 27 Sep 2022 in the Columns & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Golfdom Research Editor Mike Kenna, Ph.D., discusses water use and management practices on golf courses in America, including surveys from the GCSAA. Read more»

Off the Record: USGA’s contributions address environmental issues Posted on 11 Aug 2022 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Research Editor Mike Kenna discusses how the USGA and its research efforts have benefited the golf industry over the last few decades. Read more»

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