Mississippi Turfgrass Association | Summer 2026
This issue previews the MSU Turfgrass Research Field Day and also covers using granular Flumioxazin as an alternative to Oxadiazon.
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The 2026 Mississippi State University Turfgrass Research Field Day and Pesticide Applicator Training will be held on September 17 in Starkville.
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Mississippi State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Zia Williamson as Assistant Professor of Extension for Turf and Ornamental Entomology in the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Plant Protection.
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Gracie Cotter, Graduate Student, Turfgrass Science, Auburn University with Travis Gannon, Professor, Herbicide Chemistry, NC State University and Scott McElroy, Professor, Turfgrass Science, Auburn University |
Our work with granular flumioxazin has shown strong potential for managing several challenging warm-season weeds found in Alabama. Programs incorporating Stayguard have been especially encouraging against various sedge species, smooth crabgrass, goosegrass, and doveweed.
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By Brooke Heikkila – Graduate Research Assistant with Navdeep Godara – Assistant Professor of Turfgrass & Forage Weed Science, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, NC State University and Pawel Petelewicz – Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Weed Science, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Agronomy Department |
Turfgrass managers are facing increasing weed challenges due to evolving regulatory framework and growing incidence of herbicide-resistant weeds.
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