Tag: nitrogen

If left untreated for too long, anthracnose can lead to mass destruction of turf on areas like putting greens. (Photo: James Kerns)

Turf Pest of the Month: Stopping plant collapse from anthracnose

March 22, 2024 By
Experts share the warning signs of anthracnose and how to stop it. ...

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Revisiting the research projects we highlighted in 2023

December 18, 2023 By
As 2023 winds to a close, it’s time to look back at the list of great research articles we logged for Golfdom this year. ...

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How a nitrogen source can reduce Michrodochium patch

August 18, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares Oregon State University's research on alternative methods to reduce Microdochium patch. ...

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A look at new soil tests that examine fairway responsiveness to nitrogen fertilization

The USGA funded research to test the effectiveness of nitrogen fertilization on fairway bentgrass quality and growth responses. ...

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A better way to optimize nitrogen applications on bentgrass greens

March 17, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares a two-year experiment using the PACE model on creeping bentgrass growth response and corresponding N fertilizer usage. ...

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(Photo: Brain Whitlark, USGA)

Why you should fertilize for turf health, not color

August 29, 2022 By
USGA Green Section senior consulting agronomist Brian Whitlark gives his tips on applying nitrogen to optimize your turf quality. ...

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