Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 4 of 250.
- El Niño is on the way Members only
May 19, 2026
I've been seeing a lot of news stories about a possible "Super El Niño," but that hasn't happened yet, and…
- P, Poa, and bentgrass Members only
May 13, 2026
If you are interested in phosphorus (P) and the competition between bentgrass and Poa annua, our Super Journal article on…
- Photo of the week: fairy ring and mites Members only
May 13, 2026
I wouldn't have expected to see this. PACE Turf member Todd Lowe shared this image of bermudagrass in Florida, where…
- Sand application rate calculator Members only
May 8, 2026
Sand application rates are reported in many different units, including depth, volume per area, and mass per area—with metric and…
- Poa annua, bentgrass, and P fertilizer Members only
May 6, 2026
I've enjoyed all my conversations with Bob Raley, the general manager at Thousand Acres Golf Club in Maryland. Three of…
- Salinity and leaching Members only
May 1, 2026
Brian Whitlark's Managing Salinity in Putting Greens article in the Green Section Record is full of practical advice for keeping…
- GvX calculations Members only
April 29, 2026
We've been receiving a few questions about calculation procedures for the Turf GvX. That's the actual growth of the grass…
- Proactive irrigation to avoid drought stress Members only
April 28, 2026
During the spring, we frequently encounter short bursts of abnormally warm, sunny and dry weather - as if the environment…
- Chart of the week: normal OM246 Members only
April 26, 2026
Total organic material by depth (OM246) testing is an effective way to check how much organic material is accumulating just…
- DNA fingerprinting for turf variety ID Members only
April 24, 2026
We occasionally get inquiries from turf managers who need to know exactly which bermudagrass turf variety (or varieties) they are…