Gray Leaf Spot on the Rise in North Carolina
Gray leaf spot (GLS) is caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae and is a destructive disease of St. Augustinegrass, perennial …
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Subscription Options email Turf Pathology blog open_in_browserColorant Use on Turfgrasses
Want green turf regardless of turfgrass, time of year, or drought? We have developed a guide to using turf …
Prevention is the Best Medicine for Fall Diseases
September is almost over and unfortunately, did not provide any fall like weather. The fall cool-down should be around …
Turf Pathology blog open_in_browserMajor Fall Pest: Fall Armyworm
Although we posted an alert on fall armyworms (FAW) in late July this year, they are still a major problem …
NC Turf Bugs blog open_in_browser2018 Dr. Art Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament
For nearly a decade, the Dr. Art Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament has raised over $20,000 in scholarships that have …
It's Time for Fall Seeding of Cool Season Grasses
Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. Temperatures are currently above normal for early …
Third Annual Turf Research Symposium - Registration Is Open!
When: Thursday, December 6, 2018, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: NC State University Club More information about the program, speakers, …
Cold Temperature Damage and Spring Green-Up of Warm-Season Grasses
Green-up of some warm-season grasses started in February and then March hit hard. Early April was also below normal …
2018 Sod Producers' Report for North Carolina
In March 2018, North Carolina State University conducted the fourth annual survey to examine inventory and pricing of North …
New Publication: Fire Ants in Commercial Turfgrass, Home Lawns and Landscapes
A new, updated factsheet was released to the Extension Resource Database on fire ants in commercial turfgrass, home lawns …
New Publication: Water Requirements for NC Turfgrasses
A new, updated factsheet was released to the Extension Resource Database. Use this publication to establish irrigation …
New Factsheet: Landscape Irrigation Auditing Made Simple
We’ve just released a new factsheet to the Extension Resource Database, here’s a preview of the introduction: During periods of …
EPA Concludes Glyphosate Is Not Likely to Be Carcinogenic to Humans
By Patrick Maxwell, M.S. and Travis Gannon, Ph.D. In December 2017, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the draft …
Successful 2017 CENTERE Turfgrass Symposium
The Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education’s 2017 Research Symposium, “Turf Trends for Changing Times,” held at the …
2017 Dr. Art Bruneau Golf Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser Breaks Records of Success
Spectacular October weather at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course and a record 100 players made the 2017 Dr. Art Bruneau …
August 9, 2017: Another Terrific Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day!
Great weather and great presentations were the perfect combination for a terrific Turfgrass Field Day! Thank you to our turfgrass program and …
Grady Miller Named 2017 Asa Fellow
Congratulations to Dr. Grady Miller, who has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA)! This is the …
Expanded Format Makes for a Successful SRS Field Day
The 2017 Sandhills Research Station Turfgrass Regional Conference offered more than ever before this year with the addition of …
Early Alert for Chinch Bugs
We are getting our first reports of chinch bug activity in St. Augustinegrass in Wilmington, NC and, similar to other turf …
Matt Jeffries Receives Musser International Turfgrass Foundation Award of Excellence
Dr. Matthew Jeffries has received a Musser International Turfgrass Foundation Award of Excellence for 2017. These annual awards are presented …