Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 14 of 251.
- Avoid the polka–dot effect Members only
October 8, 2025
Avoid the dreaded polka–dot effect, which usually appears after aerification, and is a direct outcome of leaching AFTER aerification when…
- Fall disease alert Members only
October 7, 2025
In this Update, we deal with four turf diseases that may require your attention during the early fall. They are…
- Soil test results and take-all root rot Members only
October 3, 2025
An article by Qiyu Zhou, Brandi Merrick, and Jim Kerns looked at irrigation water tests and soil tests from bermudagrass…
- MLSN for micronutrients Members only
October 2, 2025
This question about MLSN for micronutrients comes up every now and then, and we received an inquiry about it this…
- Another test of oxygenated nanobubble water Members only
September 24, 2025
There's another report out that finds no consistent effect from the addition of oxygenated nanobubble water through overhead irrigation. Molini…
- Practical fertilizer question Members only
September 23, 2025
A practical fertilizer question came up recently that might be useful for other PACE Turf members: What ratio of 21-0-0…
- The watering in dilemma Members only
September 23, 2025
In most cases, you do not have to water fungicides in if you plan to irrigate on the same day…
- Calculating water loss from lakes Members only
September 17, 2025
We were challenged recently to come up with a simple way of estimating water loss due to evaporation on lakes…
- Yellow sugarcane aphid on kikuyugrass Members only
September 17, 2025
Aphids are generally not a problem on golf course turf, but we've seen an unusual infestation of the yellow sugarcane…
- Dry conditions promote anthracnose Members only
September 16, 2025
Bottom line: A three year study from Rutgers University shows that under–irrigation of Poa annua greens can significantly increase the…