Virtual Turfgrass Field Day #2--July 29
Registration is available for the second of three virtual field days presented by the turf program at NC State …
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2020 NC Sod Producers' Report Available
In March 2020, North Carolina State University conducted the sixth annual survey to examine inventory and pricing of North …
Cool Spring Weather Extends Large Patch Injury on Warm-Season Turf
Large patch, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, is one of the most damaging diseases of warm-season turf species …
Cool Spring Has Slowed Growth of Warm-Season Turfgrasses
Lots of homeowners have been expressing concern over the appearance of various warm-season turfgrasses this spring. Bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, …
New Factsheet: Bermudagrass Mites
A new factsheet was released to the Extension Resource Database on bermudagrass mites. Bermudagrass mites are tiny, worm-like arachnids present …
NC State Alumnus Becomes National Sports Turf Managers Association President
Jimmy Simpson, CSFM, facilities coordinator, Town of Cary, NC was installed as the new national STMA President in January …
Turf Diagnostics Lab Reopening
The NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab reopened on May 5, 2020. In order to submit a turfgrass or ornamental …
Ascochyta Leaf Blight – Uncommon & Sometimes Devastating
Asco what?! That’s the immediate response I get from turfgrass managers when I tell them I just diagnosed their …
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 …
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, …
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