Research

FIGURE 1: (a) Silvery-thread moss growing in nontreated control plot at Hawks Nest Golf Course in Creston, Ohio, at four weeks after treatment (WAT); (b) Experimental plot area at Hawks Nest Golf Course at trial initiation; (c) Experimental plot area at Rutgers Horticultural Farm 2 in New Brunswick, N.J., at 12 WAT; (d) Collecting normalized difference vegetation index values at Hawks Nest Golf Course at four WAT. (Photos: Zane Raudenbush, Ph.D.)

Evaluating mid-winter applications of Quicksilver for silvery-thread moss

October 27, 2022 By
Researchers across six northern states evaluated the potential injury of mid-winter applications of carfentrazone-ethyl (Quicksilver, FMC) on putting greens. ...

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Check plots — whether on the course or the research plot (like this one) — are an excellent tool to better understand your past, current and future snow mold pressure. (Photo: Paul Koch)

What the future looks like for snow mold management

October 6, 2022 By
Researchers discuss snow mold, how to diagnose it, what products to use to prevent it and whether or not supers should change their snow management program. ...

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Fertilization needs of warm-season turfgrass irrigated with saline water

Industry researchers propose and investigate several water conservation strategies for use in turfgrass areas on golf courses. ...

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The importance of soil moisture meter accuracy in saline soils

July 28, 2022 By
Measuring soil moisture with time domain reflectometry (TDR) sensors can aid turfgrass water conservation efforts and improve playing conditions. ...

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photos courtesy of: Soil Scout

How to maximize your soil moisture sensors

July 19, 2022 By
To reap as many benefits from their soil moisture sensors as possible, Grady Miller, Ph.D., advises superintendents to utilize them frequently. ...

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Off the Record: TDR’s evolution from the lab to the course

July 6, 2022 By
As the research article suggests this month, TDR measurements have made a significant economic impact and helped with water management on golf courses. ...

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