The crazy spring weather [in Nebraska] has made reestablishing turf difficult following this year's winterkill. Spring started out cold and dry and then, as if someone flipped a switch, it's been hot, humid, and very wet. It created a very difficult environment to establish new grass.
Early detection and rapid pathogen identification is essential for turfgrass disease management. Click here to read about the TurfPathoCHIP and how it can assist turfgrass managers in successfully detecting turfgrass pathogens.
Over the past 5 years we have periodically published reports from some leading turfgrass researchers in the US on their current studies. Here is our latest update on such research projects.
Researchers from the University of Central Missouri and Purdue University have proven through two separate studies that using H2O Excel, an all-natural water conservation agent developed by Brookside Agra, significantly reduces the amount of water, energy and fertilizer needed to grow healthy turf.
With a patented fluid-flow technology, Flo-Pro uses a park or sports field irrigation system to apply liquid or water soluble wetting agents, fertilizers and soil amendments. Flo-Pro can also apply acid to help lower pH levels.
Based in the United Kingdom, Farmura Environmental supplies the European market with a range of turf products and has served as Aquatrols' principal distributor in the UK since the companies first formed a partnership in 2007.
Irrigation consultants Brian Vinchesi with Irrigation Consulting, Inc., in Pepperell, MA, and Brendan Lynch, with Lynch & Associates, LTD., in Annapolis, MD, were recently named ASIC Fellows at the American Society of Irrigation Consultants' annual conference in Portland, OR.
The Irrigation Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that The Toro Company has upgraded to the highest level of IA membership: platinum.
Eco Chemical Inc. recently announced the promotion of Zack Wrzeszcz to the newly created position of Marketing and Sales Coordinator, where he will be supporting the execution of marketing and sales programs for all of Eco Chemical business divisions.
Tyler Enterprises, a division of Masterblend International, is proud to announce the addition of Dennis Hamilton to their turf products sales team offering fertilizer products and services to and turf care professionals.
FMC Corporation continues to invest in the professional turf and ornamental industry by naming Bethwyn Todd to a newly created, expanded role and bringing in Pramod Thota to lead FMC Professional Solutions, the business unit within FMC Agricultural Solutions serving the pest, turf and ornamental industries.
Dr. Bernd Leinauer and colleagues from New Mexico State University presented new findings on Aquatrols Seed Enhancement Technology at the 2014 Salinity Forum in Riverside, CA June 16-18. The forum addressed issues critical to salinity management and maintaining or enhancing food production, while also considering economic and social aspects.
Proven Winners is looking to the future, and the future of our industry depends on the young people behind all of us. Proven Winners is proud to announce that 2014 will be the first year in which we award a total of $15,000 in college scholarship programs.
The stadiums were switched from Bermuda grass to Rye grass because Bermuda grass is dormant during the Brazilian winter months of June and July and the pitches needed to be reinforced with a temperate sports turfgrass to provide the perfect playing surface during the tournament.
The Bobcat flail mowers are available in two sizes. The 30-inch flail mower is designed for use with Bobcat E32 and E35 excavators with hydraulic flows ranging from 12- to 20.7-gpm. The 40-inch model can be used with the E42, E45, E50 and E55 excavators with hydraulic flows ranging from 14- to 24.1-gpm.
Harrell's LLC, manufacturer and supplier of performance-based turf and ornamental products has resources devoted to Sports Turf Managers and now provides a dedicated Sports Turf Specialist in Florida.
What causes lips? Dragging practices (too close to the edge), poor infield mixes with poor silt/clay ratios (SCR's), not edging on a frequent basis (once a month), overall excessive use of a field. Click here to see how to fix, from J&D Turf's Jamie Mehringer
STP 1552 includes 17 peer-reviewed papers that examine the science of the mechanism of concussion that occurs in sports, including ice hockey, football and speed skating. This new research could lead to the development of techniques and methods related to sports-related concussions.
White clover and black medic are commonly found growing on low fertility, low maintenance sites. Black medic and clover are very competitive in low fertility sites because they host rhizobacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen into plant available nitrogen.
