Online Registration for Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day
Join us Wednesday, August 11th for the in-person, 2021 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass …
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Dogs and Turfgrass
There is a new publication discussing the interaction between dogs and turfgrass. To read or download, go to: Dogs and …
Turfgrass Field Day - Live
2021 Turfgrass Field Day at NC State University Turfgrass Field Lab will be Wednesday, August 11. Come join the …
Art Bruneau Tournament
The Art Bruneau Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course. …
Now Available: Key to Turfgrass Insect Damage
Insect damage in turfgrass can be difficult to diagnose as many insects cause similar types of nondescript damage (think: …
Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar
Revised Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar is now online. The link can be found …
The Findings of a Mad Turf Pathologist
Dollar Spot Weather has been conducive for dollar spot in many areas of the Southeast, especially those that have had …
Stressful Conditions to Start 2021
We often talk about the challenges to growing warm-season and cool-season grasses in the transition zone. In our landscapes, …
2021 Sod Producers' Report Available
North Carolina State University conducted the seventh annual survey to examine inventory and pricing of North Carolina sod: Read more: Sod …
Yuck! TARR on Your Heels? 🤮
Last fall was conducive for take-all root rot (TARR) in ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens. There were substantial rain events …
Effect of Waterlogged Soil on Preemergence Herbicides in Turfgrass Systems
Travis Gannon, Mathieu LeCompte, and Fred Yelverton With the end of winter in sight, preemergence crabgrass and goosegrass control is …
Waterlogging Influence on Turfgrasses
A number of homeowners have noticed their tall fescue seeding from fall 2020 is not looking so good. Our …
10-Year NC Landscape Turf Sample Review
The following data was collected from samples submitted to the North Carolina State Turf Diagnostics Lab from 2011 to …
10-Year NC County Golf Sample Review
The following data was collected from samples submitted to the North Carolina State Turf Diagnostics Lab from 2011 to …
2020 Diagnostics Lab Review
Overall, total turfgrass samples submitted in 2020 to the NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab were lower than samples submitted …
Timing of Preemergent (PRE) Herbicide Applications for 2021 – Apply Earlier
From previous research, we know that crabgrass germinates with 24-hour mean soil temperatures average about 53-55 degrees at a …
Center Update: Ground Pearl Control
Evaluation Pesticide Applications to Ground Pearls ( Margarodes spp.) in Centipedegrass PI: Matthew Martin Introduction The ground pearl (Margarodes spp.), is a …
Center Update: Fraise Mowing Turfgrass Surfaces
Fraise Mowing Bermudagrass Surfaces: Effects and Recovery PI: Grady Miller; Student: Ray McCauley Introduction Fraise mowing (fraze/fraise mowing) is a cultural practice …
Center Update: High School to NC State Turfgrass Program
Creative Pathways to Engaging High School Students to Study Turfgrass Science PIs: Lori Unruh Snyder and Dr. Richard J. Cooper Introduction Turfgrass …
Center Update: Pythium Root Rot
Biology and Management of Pythium Root Rot in Golf Course Putting Greens PI: Jim Kerns; Student: Halle Hampy Introduction Creeping bentgrass, annual …