Research

Save your skin: A common cancer in the golf industry

October 22, 2014 By
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been impacted by either having or knowing someone who has had cancer. As we all know, there are a large number of different types of cancer that can attack the human body, but the ...

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How ’bout this weather?

October 22, 2014 By
The long-range seasonal forecast. Like frozen pizza, it’s a great idea in theory, but the execution often leaves so much to be desired. It’s one of those things that you desperately want to believe, but most of the time will ...

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Investigating pollinator possibilities in golf

October 22, 2014 By
The scientific community has provided clear and strong evidence that wild bee communities are changing in their composition and abundance. In addition, managed honeybee colonies continue to face high rates of mortality, which result in ever-increasing costs for beekeepers. It ...

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3 mistakes to learn from when applying products to turf

October 22, 2014 By
During a recent field day I asked, “How many people here have ever killed grass because of a product they applied or a mistake they made?” Naturally, few raised their hand out of fear of embarrassment. I then told the ...

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Fall applied preemergence herbicides for crabgrass control in the North

October 22, 2014 By
Q: What are the benefits of a preemergence herbicide application in the fall for crabgrass control? The primary benefit is shifting work that is normally done in spring to fall. There is more time available to apply the preemergence herbicide ...

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FMC Early Order Program returns with B.Y.O.B. bonus program

October 20, 2014 By
FMC Corp.’s 2014 Early Order Program runs through Dec. 12, featuring a new Build Your Own Bonus (B.Y.O.B.) program and extended terms on turf and ornamental products. The early incentive provides participants an additional rebate of 50 percent off the ...

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