Last spring, a handful of the research putting green plots at OJ Noer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were showing some pretty impressive signs of phosphorus deficiency.… Read more “P is for Purple”
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”
Invest in Yourself & Your Staff this Off-Season
Labor shortages continue to be a major threat to the turf management industry. Field managers, golf course superintendents, and LCOs from around the country have struggled to… Read more “Invest in Yourself & Your Staff this Off-Season”
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”