New nutrient survey documents large reductions in use

How well is the golf industry doing at reducing fertilizer inputs? What are the most important factors that drive nutrient use decisions? What role does overseeding, or geographic location, or regulations play in nutrient use?

The answers to these, and may other questions are now available in the GCSAA report, "Nutrient use and management practices on U.S. golf courses", which was published on the GCSAA website last week.

Some key conclusions include:

- U.S. golf courses have significantly decreased their…