NC State
NC State / Agronomy / Cool Spring, NC State University, Warm Season Turfgrasses /
Lots of homeowners have been expressing concern over the appearance of various warm-season turfgrasses this spring. Bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, and St Augustinegrass have all been slow to get going this spring. Conversely, cool-season grasses like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrasses, and creeping bentgrass have thrived by our extended spring conditions. Just a quick recap, our […]
USGA – West Update – Plan Your Summer Fairway Aeration Program
United States Golf Association / Agronomy, West / aeration, USGA /
A study in New Zealand concluded that, “Beneficial effects of the twice yearly high pressure water injection cultivation and deep-tine cultivation treatments on soil physical properties and root growth were either extremely short-lived, or not yet apparent.” The study demonstrated the benefits of aeration, but also determined these benefits were only temporary. Multiple forms of […]
USGA – Central Regional Update – Take The Scenic Route
United States Golf Association / Agronomy, Mid West / Bunkers, golf course, golf maintenance /
Many changes have been implemented at golf courses to accommodate social distancing and reduce touch points. Included in these changes is the removal of bunker rakes. Some golf courses have reported better pace of play since the rakes were removed and improved maintenance efficiency because employees mowing rough do not have to repeatedly get off […]
USGA – Northeast Update – Do Not Forget About Us
United States Golf Association / Agronomy, Northeast / Golf, golf courses, Sand topdressing /
Golfers spend very little time on tees, often walking on just long enough to put their ball on a tee, take a practice swing or two, hit the ball and go on their way. Golfers are not the only ones spending little time on tees, maintenance staffs are also guilty of this. Tees often do […]
USGA Update – Southeast Region – Cool, Beautiful Weather Is A Welcome Reprieve
United States Golf Association / Agronomy, Southeast / USGA /
As many golf course superintendents navigate maintaining their golf course with staffing or budget reductions, the recent cool weather has slowed warm-season turf growth and helped many remain on top of mowing. Here are several observations and considerations regarding this cool weather and its impact on golf courses in the Southeast: The nice weather and […]
Sweet Vernalgrass and Annual Bluegrass in Lawns, Roughs and Sod Fields
Turf Diseases / Agronomy / Lawns, Peter H Dernoeden, Sod Fields, Sweet Vernalgrass, University of Maryland /
This was written by Dr. Peter H. Dernoeden of the University of Maryland. Sweet vernalgrass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) is found mostly in pastures, roadsides and ditch banks. In transition areas of the mid-Atlantic, and especially on the Delmarva Peninsula, it has found its way into fall seeded stands, lawns, golf roughs and sod fields. It seems […]
Episode 42: Irrigation Water, Salts, and Sand Capping.
Turf Diseases / #TurfChat, Agronomy, West / Irrigation Water, Recycled Water, Salts, SAR /
In this episode of #TurfChat, Dr. Larry Stowell (Pace Turf), Mike Huck (Irrigation and Turf Services), and Jeff Beardsley (formerly Big Canyon Country Club) discuss the use of recycled water on golf courses and talk about some unique things clubs are doing to take back control of the limited water supply. Larry discussed recycled water […]