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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.

Examining spring dead spot response to different management practices Posted on 27 Mar 2024 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares findings from a study done at North Carolina State University. Read more»

Off the Record: Important insights from soil nitrogen testing Posted on 25 Mar 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Kenna examines the important insights derived from USGA research into nitrogen testing. Read more»

Can biochar control sting nematodes? Posted on 22 Feb 2024 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Kenna shares findings from a research study done at Clemson University. Read more»

Off the Record: Changing nematode management Posted on 22 Feb 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

Kenna highlights a research project that changed the way superintendents manage nematodes. Read more»

The newest cold-tolerant bermudagrass putting greens Posted on 05 Feb 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

Researchers are developing hybrid bermudagrasses for putting greens that have improved cold temperature tolerance. Read more»

Off the Record: Evaluating winter injury on annual bluegrass greens Posted on 04 Feb 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Extensive winterkill of annual bluegrass (Poa annua) golf greens is a major problem in northern climates. Read more»