Research

Improving PGRs by degrees

December 15, 2014 By
We all improve our turf skills by degrees. One way to improve effective use of PGRs is by tracking growing degree days. Growing degree days (GDD) are figured by taking the average of the daily maximum and minimum temperatures compared ...

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OTF conference in Sandusky goes swimmingly

December 15, 2014 By
When the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation annual conference and show met last week, superintendents and turf pros convened in Sandusky, Ohio’s Kalahari Resort — the world’s largest indoor water park. It’s a good thing the park is indoors, too, as there ...

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Masterblend International puts $500,000 into fertilizer blending process

November 24, 2014 By
Masterblend International has completed a $500,000 renovation to its water-soluble fertilizer blending room, equipment and processes. The new system has proven to increase efficiency, purity and accuracy of the blending process while decreasing start to finish blending time by as much as ...

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What’s the next big idea at GIE+Expo?

November 24, 2014 By
Last year we received a great response from our article detailing the next three ‘big ideas’ from Spectrum Technologies, Inc. So this year, I’m bringing it back. But instead of three ideas from one company, why not a handful of ...

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Controlling lesser swinecress in creeping bentgrass greens

November 24, 2014 By
The prevalence of lesser swinecress (Coronopus didymus (L.) Sm.) on golf courses has increased over the last decade. Tolerance to close mowing, heavy traffic and the ability to reproduce under intense management conditions has led to infestations of lesser swinecress ...

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Selective postemergence herbicide control of bermudagrass in zoysia fairways

November 24, 2014 By
Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) and zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) are commonly used on golf course fairways in the warm season and transition zones (Shaver et al., 2006). In Missouri and neighboring states located at the northern transition zone, common bermudagrass (C. dactylon ...

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