Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 24 of 250.
- Misleading concepts in turf management Members only
December 11, 2024
From the archives: I found this one from July 2015. I've been thinking about applying the right amount of nutrients,…
- Update: weather alert and member update emails Members only
December 10, 2024
If you have not received weather alert emails as you expect, you can see your weather page or the member…
- Sand topdressing rate calculator Members only
December 8, 2024
The OM246 calculator has a new tab that instantly converts between some common sand topdressing units. For example, I like…
- Chart of the week: GP variances Members only
December 3, 2024
I received a question about warm-season growth potential (C4 GP) and whether the GP is really less than 20% when…
- Temperature similarity Members only
December 1, 2024
We all recognize the importance of weather on grass performance, grass species selection, and maintenance requirements. I've been studying ways…
- Frost delays: why or are they necessary? Members only
November 20, 2024
Frost delays are a controverisal topic. Some turf managers and researchers feel frost delays are unnecessary (see this article by…
- New podcast about turf management around the world Members only
November 16, 2024
I've started a new podcast called Turf Without Borders. This show is about greenkeeping at golf courses all over the…
- Nitrogen mineralization from soil organic matter Members only
November 15, 2024
Soil organic matter has about 58% C, 5% N, 0.5% P, and 0.5% S. In one year, we expect from…
- Dollar spot and ferrous sulfate Members only
November 14, 2024
The article "Optimizing liquid-applied iron sulfate rate and application interval for dollar spot suppression on golf course fairways" by Soldat…
- When GP doesn't tell the full story Members only
November 5, 2024
I received an interesting inquiry from PACE Turf member Mark Hooker, the Director of Agronomy at Royal Auckland and Grange…