Turf Diagnostics Lab Temporarily Closed
Written by Dr. Jim Kerns – To ensure that members of the Turfgrass Pathology program remain safe, I have decided …
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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 …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Martin
The ground pearl is a subterranean scale insect that infests the roots of turfgrasses and is of major concern …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Kerns
Impairment of root function by soilborne plant pathogens, particularly Pythium species, is a significant problem that leads to the …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Brandenburg
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to monitor insect activity and weather data on your site …
Crane Fly Alert
Recognize these giant flying insects around your porch lights at night? Although commonly mistaken for mosquitoes, they are crane …
NC Turf Bugs blog open_in_browserWarm Spring 2020 Notes by Dr. Brandenburg
This spring has been a warm one and the NPN Visualization Tool (below) shows just how warm. If forecasts …
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Wilmington Conference and Short Course
These two EVENTS have been CANCELED. Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference, March 27, 2020 N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County More info and …
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. …
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 …
Winter Glyphosate Applications to Bermudagrass
Glyphosate applications to dormant bermudagrass in winter are excellent for general weed control. Many weeds, including Poa annua, can …
EPA Issues Review of Glyphosate
EPA just issued a review of glyphosate. Here is the most significant statement “As part of this action, EPA …
Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
**** This Program has been canceled **** The Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference, March 27, 2020. When: March 27, 2020, from 8 …
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 …
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, …
2020 Turfgrass Short Course
*** This program has been canceled as the venue has been closed. *** ***** Refunds will be processed ***** Five full …
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 …