Updates

The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 10 of 251.

Frost damage on Poa annua greens Members only

January 30, 2026

There is a frost traffic research update from Oregon State University, with photos showing the damage caused in January 2026…
A full year of disease diagnoses Members only

January 29, 2026

Lee Butler and the NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab have published their summary of the samples submitted to the laboratory…
Winter kill recovery programs Members only

January 22, 2026

If you are contemplating your options after seeing significant winter kill, then the information below may be helpful. First, if…
Hormetic effects and fungicide label rates Members only

January 20, 2026

Research published in Plant Disease by Pradhan et. al. focused upon a phenomenon termed hormesis, which describes a curious interaction…
Photo of the week: winter color Members only

January 17, 2026

There are substantial differences in color among turfgrass species in cool temperatures. Dormant Zoysia japonica becomes a canvas of straw-colored…
Chart of the week: 2025 precipitation Members only

January 14, 2026

I have been doing a lot of work to check precipitation around the world, and this chart shows the precipitation…
La Niña conditions continue Members only

January 8, 2026

The latest El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Diagnostic Discussion is available, and it reports that La Niña conditions continue, with an…
How much light does turf REALLY need? Members only

January 7, 2026

In most locations, and in most times of the year, turf suffers from less light than is optimal. But just…
Improved fertilizer rate reference Members only

January 4, 2026

This is useful for those who want a quick reference for how much a given rate of fertilizer will change…
Greens firmness and soil moisture Members only

January 2, 2026

The greater the soil moisture, the more that greens lose firmness, as the graphed data from January, 2006 shows. Yet…