Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council | Fall 2021
This issue covers mid-season field checkup. Also features Class 'A' Reclaimed H₂O – coming soon to PSU park as well as research updates and more.
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President’s UpdatePenn State Turf TeamResearch Updates
By Tanner Delvalle, Pete Landschoot, and Mike Fidanza |
Research examining mixtures of Kentucky bluegrass and cold-tolerant hybrid bermudagrass, often referred to as “bluemuda,” for sports turf applications in Pennsylvania was initiated at Penn State University Park and Berks campuses in 2020.
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By Mike Fidanza |
If you visited the Twitter this summer, and entered the commonly used hashtag of #FriskyFairyRingFriday, you would have discovered many awesome photos of fairy ring affecting turf.
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By Tom Serensits and Andy McNitt |
The heart of the fall sports season is now upon us. Although the stresses of summer heat have passed, the rigors of games and practices are not only hard on players and coaches, but the playing field too.
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The Pennsylvania turf family welcomes new board member Madison Manos to the KAFMO Board of Directors this year.
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By MJ Schlossberg | Assoc. Prof. Turfgrass Nutrition, Center for Turfgrass Science at The Pennsylvania State University
Comprising 60 to 75% of green vegetation by mass, there is no more essential a component of plants than water. Accordingly, the quality and resilience of local ecosystems ely on its availability.
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