Tennessee Turfgrass Association | June/July 2026
This issue features granular flumioxazin as an alternative to oxadiazon. Also covers preparing for the next poa control season.
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The Stars of the Industry Awards recognizes outstanding individuals in the turf industry. Please try to keep in mind any operations or individuals that make a statement to you or the industry and nominate them for a Stars Award.
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Please join us in welcoming Christy Rose as the new Membership & Events Coordinator for the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association (TGCSA) and Tennessee Turfgrass Association (TTA).
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By Gracie Cotter – Graduate Student, Turfgrass Science, Auburn University | 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 Scott McElroy, PhD – Professor, Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Auburn University | and Travis Gannon, PhD – Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, NC State University
Likely, if you have been trying to control Poa, you are looking down at a population that has been selected for some form of resistance to the herbicides you have been using. The short-time traveler seeds are going to greet...
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By: Ava Veith; Dr. David McCall; Dr. Chase Straw; Dr. Daniel Sandor; Dr. Jay Williams; Elisabeth Kitchen; Kevin Hensler; Aaron Tucker; Dr. Caleb Henderson |
A safe playing surface is essential for athletic competition. Natural turfgrass and synthetic turf are common playing surfaces used for field sports, and extensive research has been conducted to compare these two surface types.
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