The heat waves that have extended over the United States and Europe raise questions on the health of cool season turfgrasses.
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A recap of this wet spring and its impact on turf; and what it means for turf health this summer.
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Ectotrophic runner hyphae are a sign of the pathogens that cause turfgrass root diseases.
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Good management practices and the advent of the new generation of insecticides has rendered the black turfgrass ataenius to the back burners of pest control
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Early spring creeping bentgrass greens appear as a mix of reddish, purplish and bluish spots. What is causing these spots?
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The focus of spring from a weed control perspective is on crabgrass.
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In preparing for an old fashion lecture, the topic is the history of the strobilurin fungicides
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During winter turfgrasses both cool and warm enter dormancy. Dormancy, depending on the turfgrass and conditions present can enter varying stages of rest or quiescence.
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In previous postings the two major snow molds - Microdochium Patch and Typhula Blight have been discussed. In this posting two additional snow molds are mentioned along with chemical options of controlling the snow molds.
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With the cold temperatures arriving time to thing about snow mold control in the northern United States.
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