Virginia Turfgrass Council | January/February 2025
This issue covers the latest research updates from the team at Virginia Tech as well as upcoming event details and more !
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President’s MessageDirector’s CornerVirginia Tech Turf Team
Please save the date for March 4th or March 5th. Please join the Virginia Turf Council (VTC)virtually for your pesticide recertification seminars.
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Get details on the Road Show coming to Fredericksburg Nationals Ballpark on February 26th !
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The Virginia Soil Health Coalition works to support productive lands, thriving ecosystems, and resilient communities. Find out how !
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The talented team at Virginia Tech continues to lead the field in turfgrass research. Here we include just a sampling of the great work coming out of the Virginia Tech Turfgrass program!
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By Elisabeth Kitchin |
Turfgrass pests, including diseases and weeds, are a constant challenge for turfgrass managers, causing aesthetic damage, reduced playability, and economic losses.
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By: Juan R. Romero, Navdeep Godara, Daewon Koo, John Peppers, and Shawn D. Askew |
Advancements in machine vision technology promise to overcome the non-selective nature of many organic weed control methods by allowing precise targeting of weeds alone, potentially lowering costs further.
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By Aaron Tucker |
The goal of this work is to determine if the relationship of creeping bentgrass (CBG) root biomass and lance nematode populations can be used as an indicator of plant health.
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By Ava Veith |
This study utilized advanced technology and methodologies to evaluate how different athletic field surfaces impact the performance of athletes.
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By Elisabeth Kitchin |
GPS-guided sprayers offer turfgrass managers a precise and sustainable way to manage pests while reducing pesticide use and minimizing environmental impact.
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