9 Reasons to Choose a College Major in Turfgrass
Do you enjoy working outdoors, creating beautiful surroundings, analyzing environmental plant relationships, or growing high-value crops? A yes to …
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Subscription Options emailEPA Issues Review of Glyphosate
EPA just issued a review of glyphosate. Here is the most significant statement “As part of this action, EPA …
Monroe/Union County Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Monroe/Union County Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020 (New) March 13, 2020. When: March 13, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: …
Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference, March 27, 2020. When: March 27, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Western Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Western Regional Turfgrass Conference, March 10, 2020. When: March 10, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: Blue Ridge Community …
2020 Turfgrass Short Course
Five full days of comprehensive turfgrass education and is appropriate for anyone interested in turfgrass, including homeowners, career-changers, and …
New Shipping Address for Turfgrass Diagnostics Lab
The NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab has moved from the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (red star) located on …
New Turfgrass Disease Profiles
We have recently added three new turfgrass disease profiles to our website. They are leaf and sheath blight (a.k.a. …
New Turfgrass Disease Profiles
We have recently added three new turfgrass disease profiles to our website. They are leaf and sheath blight (a.k.a. …
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Winter Glyphosate Applications to Bermudagrass
Glyphosate applications to dormant bermudagrass in winter are excellent for general weed control. Many weeds, including Poa annua, can …
Greensboro Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Greensboro Regional Turfgrass Conference, February 27, 2020. When: February 27, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference, February 26, 2020. When: February 26, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
2019 Diagnostics Lab Review
Overall, total turfgrass samples submitted in 2019 to the NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab were nearly identical to total …
Are Changes Coming for Atrazine and Simazine?
Background Atrazine and simazine are triazine herbicides registered for pre- and post-emergent control of numerous broadleaf and grassy weeds in …
Timing of Preemergent (PRE) Herbicide Applications for 2020 – Apply Earlier
From previous research, we know that crabgrass germinates with 24-hour mean soil temperatures average about 53-55 degrees at a …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Unruh-Snyder
Have you ever considered a turfgrass program for the high school student in your family? Crop and Soil Sciences …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Leon
Naturalized areas are more difficult to chemically treat due to the potential damage from ground equipment. Unmanned aerial vehicles …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Rufty
There is a continued need to improve water use by turfgrasses. Dr. Tom Rufty is working to identify and …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Shi
Ever considered how the turfgrass plant and the environment interact with soil microbes in ways that can benefit the …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Miller
Fraise mowing provides a new option for thatch and organic matter management. But how does bermudagrass respond to being …
Washington Nationals Head Groundskeeper, John Turnour, a 2001 NCSU Turfgrass Graduate
Watching the World Series? Game 3 moves the series from Houston to Washington DC, home of the Washington Nationals. …