Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 25 of 250.
- Large patch and nitrogen Members only
November 1, 2024
Large patch on warm-season grasses is caused by Rhizoctionia solani, the same pathogen that causes brown patch on cool-season grasses.…
- North American snowfall in weak La Niña winters Members only
October 29, 2024
With the current forecast for a short and weak La Niña, what can North America expect for snowfall? This new…
- Photo of the week: shade effect on turf quality Members only
October 29, 2024
I visited a golf course in Thailand with Tifeagle greens while the clubhouse was being renovated. There was a construction…
- Blends of sand sizes Members only
October 25, 2024
Bunker sands have very little or no detectable organic matter. Bunker sand firmness is usually measured with a pocket penetrometer…
- N applied & N removed in clippings Members only
October 22, 2024
Many turf managers who measure clipping volume on golf course putting greens make an estimate of the N removed in…
- Bunker sand selection Members only
October 18, 2024
Here's a classic document from our archives on bunker sand selection. Selecting a bunker sand sometimes seems like a no-win…
- What’s with the purple bentgrass? Members only
October 16, 2024
Patches of purple-colored bentgrass frequently appear during cool weather. In the video, Purple patches in the winter, we describe the…
- Forecast for a weak La Niña Members only
October 12, 2024
The latest La Niña forecast came out last week from the National Weather Service's (USA) climate prediction center. The probability…
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October 12, 2024
Turf is at the greatest risk from salinity damage during hot and dry periods when salts from irrigation water accumulate…
- Anthracnose rescue program Members only
October 10, 2024
Anthracnose is a persistent problem during the summer months at many locations. While prevention is the rule for a disease…