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Record Heat for Most of NC = Ugly Creeping Bentgrass and Tall Fescue

Published - July 30, 2025

From: Turf Pathology
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Field Day Registration Deadline

Published - July 25, 2025

NC STATE UNIVERSITY banner; turf disease examples labeled Brown patch, Gray Leaf Spot, Pythium blight
Gray Leaf Spot Development in Tall Fescue

Published - July 24, 2025

From: Turf Pathology
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Interactive Fall Armyworm Map Is Back!

Published - July 15, 2025

Bar chart of North Carolina sod prices from 2020 to 2025. Colors represent grass types like Bermudagrass and Tall Fescue; prices rise over time.
2025 Sod Producer's Report

Published - July 11, 2025

Drone aerial shot of Lake Wheeler Turf Field Lab, pavilion and turf painted "NC State" during 2022 Turfgrass Field Day. Attendees are clustered around the pavilion listening to announcements.
2026 Turfgrass Field Day - Raleigh Registration

Published - July 8, 2025

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Welcome Our New Turfgrass Weed Scientist

Published - July 2, 2025

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Revised Sports Turf Content

Published - June 30, 2025

An older man sits on a porch wearing a blue polo shirt, looking into the camera with a neutral expression. A basketball hoop and greenery are visible outside.
Summer 2025 Turf Pest Update Video

Published - June 26, 2025

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Your Input Needed!

Published - June 18, 2025

NC STATE TURFGRASS Sandills regional conference and field day — KNOW WHAT THE EXPERTS KNOW
**Register HERE** 2025 Sandhills Research Station Turfgrass Field Day and Conference

Published - April 17, 2025

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2025 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers Available

Published - March 18, 2025

Green text '2025 NC State Turfgrass Short Course' below vibrant green grass blades, on a light background, conveying a fresh, educational theme.
2025 Turfgrass Short Course

Published - March 13, 2025

US map: 2024 turfgrass sample origins — 65% SE, 15% SW, 37% NC; Top 5: NC, FL, TX, CA, AL
2024 Turf Diagnostics Lab Review

Published - February 11, 2025

From: Turf Pathology
Yellow background with "NC State" in a red box at the top. Black text reads "NC State Turfgrass Regional Conference Series, Wilmington. Know what the experts know." Green grass is shown to the right.
2026 New Hanover County Morning Regional Turfgrass Conference

Published - January 21, 2025

Yellow background with "NC State" in a red box at the top. Black text reads "NC State Turfgrass Regional Conference Series, Wilmington. Know what the experts know." Green grass is shown to the right.
2026 New Hanover County Afternoon Regional Turfgrass Conference

Published - January 21, 2025

Yellow background with "NC State" in a red box at the top. Black text reads "NC State Turfgrass Regional Conference Series, Greensboro. Know what the experts know." Green grass is shown to the right.
2026 Guilford County Regional Turfgrass Conference

Published - January 21, 2025

NC State Turfgrass Regional Conference Series - Smithfield. Know what the Experts Know.
2026 Johnston / Wake County Regional Turfgrass Conference

Published - January 21, 2025

Yellow background with "NC State" in a red box at the top. Black text reads "NC State Turfgrass Regional Conference Series, Lenoir . Know what the experts know." Green grass is shown to the right.
2026 Caldwell County Regional Turfgrass Conference

Published - January 21, 2025

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Winter 2024 Pest Update Video

Published - December 18, 2024

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Sample Fees Waived for Western NC Turf Managers

Published - September 30, 2024

From: Turf Pathology
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Guide to Fraise Mowing

Published - September 25, 2024

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*NEW* Fall Armyworm Management Decision Guide

Published - September 20, 2024

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Fall 2024 Pest Update Video

Published - September 19, 2024

A man in a suit and tie smiles near a field.
Welcome Dr. Ray McCauley!

Published - August 27, 2024

Numerous striped caterpillars crawling on dry grass and soil
NEW! Interactive Fall Armyworm Map

Published - August 19, 2024

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What to Consider After a Tropical System for Turf Disease Management

Published - August 8, 2024

From: Turf Pathology
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The Status of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Turfgrass Systems

Published - August 7, 2024

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Yellow Spot or Bacterial Etiolation? That Is the Question.

Published - July 30, 2024

From: Turf Pathology
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Turfgrass Disease Diagnosis: A Bit of Science and a Lot of Art

Published - July 19, 2024

From: Turf Pathology
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Managing Landscape Turfgrasses Under Heat and Drought Conditions

Published - June 24, 2024

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Summer 2024 Pest Update Video

Published - June 13, 2024

The chart titled "Curative Suppression of Dollar Spot with Fungicides" from NC State University displays the percentage of dollar spot per plot over time, from May 13 to May 31. It compares six treatments: Secure, Maxima, Posterity, Daconil Ultrex, Chipco
What Is a Fungicide? That Is the Question!

Published - May 21, 2024

From: Turf Pathology
3D surface chart '2023 Japanese Beetle Tracking NC' showing pheromone trap counts by date and county.
2023 Turf Insect Tracking Data Available Now

Published - April 3, 2024

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Spring 2024 Pest Update Video

Published - March 21, 2024

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Turfgrass, a New Option for Donkey Pastures

Published - March 13, 2024

Common Insects of Wildflower Plantings in North Carolina Turfgrass: A Field Guide; NC State Extension
New Turfgrass Landscape Insect Field Guide

Published - February 15, 2024

2023 Client Distribution bar chart: Golf 67%, Lawn 30%, Orn. Nursery 3% (% of all turf samples)
2023 Turf Diagnostics Lab Review

Published - February 13, 2024

From: Turf Pathology
The graph shows the variation in average soil temperature at a 10 cm depth recorded by the Lake Wheeler Rd Field Lab over a period from January 8 to February 5, with temperatures fluctuating between approximately 35°F and 60°F.
When to Apply Preemergent Herbicides for Turfgrasses

Published - February 8, 2024

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**CLASS FULL** 2024 Turfgrass Short Course

Published - January 16, 2024

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