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Guide to Fraise Mowing

A comprehensive Fraise Mowing Guide has been posted. This publication reviews the process, costs, uses, recovery practices, and pros/cons of fraise mowing. Direct access to the publication is at:…

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The Status of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Turfgrass Systems

By Tripp Rogers and Travis GannonHerbicide-resistant weeds are a leading problem in the turfgrass industry and may compromise the functionality and aesthetic quality of turfgrass systems.What is…

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Managing Landscape Turfgrasses Under Heat and Drought Conditions

I’m increasingly seeing drought-stressed turfgrass in eastern NC. The US Drought Monitor of North Carolina on July 2nd, has two-thirds of the state state in “moderate drought”, with pockets of the…

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Great Field Day!

NC State had a great turnout for the 2023 Turfgrass Field Day with 815 attendees. The Turfgrass Center faculty would like to thank all of you that could attend. Go ahead and mark your calendars for…

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It Is (Almost) Time for Fall Seeding of Cool-Season Grasses

Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. We are entering September with above-normal temperatures and a bit on the dry side (before Hurricane Idalia). Typically,…

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2024 Turfgrass Field Day Online Registration

Join us Wednesday, August 14th for the in-person, 2024 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Research Lab in Raleigh, NC. The annual Turfgrass Field Day offers a chance to…

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***CLASS FULL*** 2023 Turfgrass Short Course (Registration)

Turfgrass Short Course. Four full days of comprehensive turfgrass education. The intense program is appropriate for anyone interested in turfgrass, including homeowners, career-changers, and…

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Future of Oxadiazon in Turfgrass Systems

Travis Gannon and Fred YelvertonAs previously mentioned on Turffiles, oxadiazon was under registration review by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and their proposed interim…

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2022 New Hanover Regional Turfgrass Conference

Due to demand, the Regional Turfgrass Conference is coming back to New Hanover County on June 6th. Attendees can pick from morning (8 am) or afternoon (1 pm) program until spaces are filled. Seating…

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Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision for Oxadiazon and Implications in Turfgrass Systems

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released their Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision for Oxadiazon (Registration Review Case #2485) on August 3, 2021, which contains major…