Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 28 of 252.
- Temperature similarity Members only
December 1, 2024
We all recognize the importance of weather on grass performance, grass species selection, and maintenance requirements. I've been studying ways…
- Frost delays: why or are they necessary? Members only
November 20, 2024
Frost delays are a controverisal topic. Some turf managers and researchers feel frost delays are unnecessary (see this article by…
- New podcast about turf management around the world Members only
November 16, 2024
I've started a new podcast called Turf Without Borders. This show is about greenkeeping at golf courses all over the…
- Nitrogen mineralization from soil organic matter Members only
November 15, 2024
Soil organic matter has about 58% C, 5% N, 0.5% P, and 0.5% S. In one year, we expect from…
- Dollar spot and ferrous sulfate Members only
November 14, 2024
The article "Optimizing liquid-applied iron sulfate rate and application interval for dollar spot suppression on golf course fairways" by Soldat…
- When GP doesn't tell the full story Members only
November 5, 2024
I received an interesting inquiry from PACE Turf member Mark Hooker, the Director of Agronomy at Royal Auckland and Grange…
- Large patch and nitrogen Members only
November 1, 2024
Large patch on warm-season grasses is caused by Rhizoctionia solani, the same pathogen that causes brown patch on cool-season grasses.…
- North American snowfall in weak La Niña winters Members only
October 29, 2024
With the current forecast for a short and weak La Niña, what can North America expect for snowfall? This new…
- Photo of the week: shade effect on turf quality Members only
October 29, 2024
I visited a golf course in Thailand with Tifeagle greens while the clubhouse was being renovated. There was a construction…
- Blends of sand sizes Members only
October 25, 2024
Bunker sands have very little or no detectable organic matter. Bunker sand firmness is usually measured with a pocket penetrometer…