Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 40 of 251.
- Sand and thatch, Poa and bentgrass Members only
November 2, 2023
Dr. Chas Schmid joined Micah on the ATC Doublecut to discuss some of his research in which the results for…
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October 27, 2023
The dormancy patterns that can occur with the first frosts in warm-season turf are caused by thermal convection patterns. Jacob…
- Educate golfers with Clubhouse Editions Members only
October 24, 2023
In this electronic age, it's still sometimes more effective to communicate and educate with a good print publication, than it…
- Winter dry spot Members only
October 20, 2023
This image illustrates the association between mushroom production and localized dry spot. When the fairy ring mushrooms were present in…
- Silica Sand: The Ultimate Inorganic Soil Amendment? Members only
October 19, 2023
The PACE Insights below from 1997 continues to correctly illustrate the benefits of sand topdressing and how difficult it is…
- Circle cut on a bentgrass green Members only
October 10, 2023
Circle mowing of fairways is relatively common—at least for warm-season turf—as a way to cut off some extra grass and…
- Timing spring dead spot control Members only
October 10, 2023
For the latest management information on spring dead spot (SDS), refer to the PACE Turf SDS Reference. We recently had…
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October 8, 2023
Fine-bladed Zoysia can be used on putting greens. This grass is especially well-adapted to conditions of high air temperature and…
- Soil organic matter/material "high" values Members only
October 4, 2023
Dr. Robert Carrow recommended a maximum soil organic matter content of 4% by mass in the top 2 inches of…
- Photo of the week: yellow spot Members only
September 29, 2023
Yellow spot can appear on creeping bentgrass putting greens during hot and humid weather. The photo at right was taken…