Virginia Turfgrass Council | May/June 2019
This issue includes a roundup on glyphosate as well as a feature on managing turfgrass for a healthy Chesapeake Bay. Also includes a guide to managing spring dead spot and event updates.
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10th Annual Turfgrass Field Day | plus Pesticide Recertification
Virginia Tech, in conjunction with the Virginia Turfgrass Council, will be hosting a turf field day on June 25, 2019 at the research station in Virginia Beach.
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By Jeffrey Derr, Ph.D. | Professor of Weed Science, Virginia Tech
Glyphosate has been in the news quite a bit recently. You probably have seen the ads on television concerning glyphosate and human health.
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By Wendell J. Hutchens | Ph.D. student under supervision of David McCall, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
The spring of the year is unpredictable for bermudagrass managers in the transition zone. Winterkill and spring dead spot (SDS) can devastate turfgrass stands.
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By Joe Wood, Ph.D. | www.cbf.org/stateofthebay
Whether it’s fishing for brook trout in Blue Ridge streams, paddling the James River near Richmond, or enjoying local oysters on the Eastern Shore, we all benefit from clean waterways in Virginia.
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Held February 26–27 in Virginia Beach, this event was a member favorite. Turnout was high, and attendees had many opportunities to expand their knowledge and network with other turfgrass professionals.
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