Spring can be a frustrating season for many in the golf industry. Golfers, Club Professionals, GMs, and owners want to escape the winter doldrums and return to… Read more “Cold Spring Weather Wreak Havoc on Spray Programs”
Author: Bill Kreuser, PhD
Bill Kreuser invented GreenKeeper App in 2015 to help turfgrass managers make agronomic decisions. He received his BS and MS in Soil Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and PhD from Cornell University in Horticulture. Bill created the first PGR GDD models with Doug Soldat, PhD in 2008 and has continued to create new PGR and DMI models. His other research emphasis is precision turfgrass management through the use of models and sensor data.
Winterkill Recovery Techniques
There are more reports of turfgrass winterkill from around the US. At first, we thought most of the damage was limited to winter desiccation in the Central… Read more “Winterkill Recovery Techniques”
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
Many factors influence turfgrass growth rate. Some are beyond the manager’s control while others are frequently manipulated through normal management. Environmental factors including the recent weather and… Read more “Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog”
Moving Beyond PGR GDD Intervals
For nearly 15 years, Dr. Doug Soldat and I have been creating growing degree day (GDD) models for plant growth regulators (PGRs) and now DMI fungicides. These… Read more “Moving Beyond PGR GDD Intervals”
Be Careful with Fall Growth Regulation
Fall weather is coming, and that should bring changes to your plant growth regulator applications. For over a decade, we’ve known that PGRs – and even DMI… Read more “Be Careful with Fall Growth Regulation”
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