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Disease Update: Summer Patch
By Pete Landschoot, Ph.D. Summer patch, sometimes called Poa patch, is a root and crown disease of golf course turf, home lawns, grounds, and athletic fields. This hot-weather disease is caused by the fungus Magnaporthiopsis poae<...
Microwave Radiometry: A New Tool for Precision Irrigation on Golf Courses
By Madan Sapkota, Chase M. Straw, Weston W. Floyd, and Elia Scudiero As global demand for freshwater intensifies and the environmental impact of water use becomes more apparent, golf course superintendents face increasing pressure to man...
BEACON Returns in 2025: Connecting the Turfgrass Industry’s Future
Following the success of its 2024 debut, the BEACON program is returning this fall! Designed to connect emerging professionals with leaders across the turfgrass industry, BEACON brought together students and employers from nationally ranked...
The H-2B Visa Program in Tennessee – General Overview
The H-2B temporary non-agricultural visa program is a program that allows U.S. employers experiencing a shortage of domestic workers to fill seasonal or temporary non-agricultural jobs with foreign nonimmigrant workers. Before issuing an H-...
How to Price Your Services for Profit
By Kristina Kelly When it comes to running a turfgrass business, your work is rooted in results. Healthy lawns, properly installed sod, and satisfied customers are the visible signs of success. And behind every vibrant blade of grass is ...
How USDA Investments in Breeding Resulted in Drought-Resistant Lawns
By Beatriz Tome Gouveia, Susana Milla-Lewis and Grady Miller By developing grasses that need less water, scientists are helping to ensure that we can maintain our landscapes without straining our resources. As climate change intensifies ...
Using Growth Rate for Precision Fertilization Management on Bermudagrass Putting Greens
In the first installment of "Student Research Corner" – a new feature in North Carolina Turfgrass magaizne – Nirmal Timilsina shares insights on using growth rate for precision fertilization management on bermudagrass putting g...
Jackson Country Club Announces Major Golf Course Restoration
The Jackson Country Club (in Jackson, Tennessee) is proud to announce they have signed a comprehensive contract with Spence Golf and Kris Spence, for a restoration and...
Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Expanding
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will be expanding the Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine (2 VAC 5-315) in late May 2025. The counties of Chesterfield, Lee...
UMD Turf Bowl Team Takes Second in the Nation
The 2025 University of Maryland Turf Bowl Team took second place at this year’s Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) National Turf Bowl Competition in San...
