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Update on Some Nematode Control Options for Creeping Bentgrass Putting Greens
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In Oklahoma, there are not many options for nematode control in creeping bentgrass putting greens. With the loss of Nemacur, superintendents are left with Nortica (Bayer Environmental Science), Econem (Syngenta Lawn and Garden), and Multiguard Protect EC (Agriguard Company)....
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Controlling Large Patch of Zoysiagrass in Oklahoma
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As I promised in my regional update last week, I wanted to present some information on controlling large patch of Zoysiagrass in Northern Oklahoma. I’m going to present some data from two fungicide evaluations that examined the efficacy of...
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Thatch Collapse of Golf Course Putting Greens
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Over the last year there has been an increase in the buzz surrounding a potential new problem on golf course putting greens. The issue has been occurring in the UK for some period of time and potentially in other parts...
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Civitas, Nematodes, and Heat in the Southern Plains
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As I mentioned the last time I posted, I promised to summarize some information that was presented at our Turfgrass Pest Management Field day held on June 15th in subsequent posts.So here goes… One of the fungicide trials that we...
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Recap of 2010-2011 Snow Mold Trials
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It seems funny to talk about snow mold on April 26th, but thanks to mother nature there isn’t much else to talk about in the Midwest. We have experienced a very cool, wet spring so far this year. Just last...
Poa annua management strategies (Part 2)
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Last week I introduced the topic of annual bluegrass management practices that are gaining momentum in the United States and other parts of the world. While these practices have been met with some controversy, they have also made us as...
Superintendents Encouraged to take Anthracnose Survey!
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TAKE THE SURVEY As you may remember a relatively large group of researchers from various universities across the country have been actively working on research related to the management of anthracnose basal rot of annual bluegrass. The project started about...
Turf Diseases Showing Their Muscle
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Well, if any of you read my weekend post update from my most recent trip to South Africa then you know that I have been out of the loop for about 10 days. Just prior to my departure from State...
European Turfgrass Society Conference
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Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the European Turfgrass Society (ETS) Conference in Angers, France. This was a great opportunity to find out what other turfgrass researchers around Europe as well as other parts of the world...
The Turf Nerds go to…
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…Pittsburgh? It figures that in the year that I take a new position at Penn State, the annual Crop Science meeting ends up in Pittsburgh. In the past 4 years, the show has been to Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, New...
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