Research

Controlling dinitroaniline resistant goosegrass in turf

November 5, 2013 By Joelle Harms

Prodiamine is a dinitroaniline (DNA) herbicide that is widely used in turfgrass management for preemergence weed control. However, overuse of prodiamine has increased the spread and establishment of weeds resistant to DNA herbicides. Goosegrass is a particularly problematic weed that ...

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Bayer launches Specticle plus Fertilizer

October 23, 2013 By Seth Jones

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has launched Specticle plus Fertilizer – an innovative herbicide that provides warm-season turf managers up to eight months of residual control at low use rates. The company will feature Specticle plus Fertilizer ...

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FMC offers ‘ZOMBIE WEED Warrior’ contest

October 22, 2013 By Bethany Chambers

Zombies recently returned to television for another season on the AMC hit show, The Walking Dead. ZOMBIE WEEDS will soon be returning to turf. Just in time for Halloween, turf professionals can become ZOMBIE WEED Warriors – and win fun ...

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PCNB Turns 50

September 25, 2013 By Charles Silcox, Ph.D. and Kelly Limpert

A look at the past, present and future of one of the industry’s most economical snow mold control products. This fall marks the 50th snow mold season since PCNB was first registered in 1964. An active ingredient must possess a ...

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Herbicide resistant annual bluegrass

September 25, 2013 By Scott McElroy, Ph.D. and Kelly Limpert

Coming soon to a course near you! In my opinion, herbicide resistance is a major cause of reduced annual bluegrass control. Superintendents normally place the blame of unsuccessful annual bluegrass control on misapplication, mistiming and unfavorable environmental conditions — but ...

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Winding down the bermudagrass season in preparation for overseeding

September 25, 2013 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D. and Kelly Limpert

Question: What should a superintendent be thinking about right now in preparation for overseeding? A successful overseeding program relies heavily on a well-developed thatch management program. Thatch control is a yearlong process. At this point most superintendents should be wrapping ...

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