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  Winterkill on golf course update from northern Michigan

  Article

  Published on May 15, 2019
  There was sporadic and significant winterkill on golf courses in northern Michigan this year.

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  Controlling annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses

  Article

  Published on April 3, 2019
  Growing degree-days have accumulated very slowly this year, but within the next week many areas in lower Michigan will be in the optimum application window for applying plant growth regulators to control annual bluegrass seedheads on golf courses.

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  Pythium root rot diseases on golf courses

  Article

  Published on July 19, 2019
  Pythium root rot diseases, seldom a problem in Michigan, are currently causing stress on golf course putting greens.

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  Golf courses may be experiencing fungicide resistance

  Article

  Published on September 8, 2016
  A shorter interval of control is an indicator of fungicide resistance.

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  The heat is on: Protect golf course turf during high temperatures

  Article

  Published on June 29, 2018
  High temperatures will stress turfgrass in the next week. Here are simple reminders as the heat ramps up.

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  Ice on putting greens: Big deal or no deal?

  Article

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Freeze-thaw cycles throughout this winter are creating short-term ice sheets on putting greens.

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  Is an early spring a boom or bust for golf course turf?

  Article

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Warm temperatures in February have resulted in golf courses opening in some areas of Michigan, but will this warmup cause turf problems?

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  What lies beneath: Ice?

  Article

  Published on January 29, 2014
  Ice sheets have formed on many golf courses this winter and have the potential to kill turfgrass.

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  John Trey Rogers III, Ph.D.

  Person

  517-353-0136
  rogersj@msu.edu
  Professor, Coordinator - Sports Turf and Golf Turf Management Programs; Turfgrass Research - Golf course renovations
  Coordinator - Sports Turf and Golf Turf Management Programs; Turfgrass Research - Golf course renovations
  

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  Conditions are favorable for pink snow mold development

  Article

  Published on April 5, 2017
  Microdochium patch, or pink snow mold, is active on golf courses and may require treatment.

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  Current situation of ice on putting greens

  Article

  Published on February 13, 2019
  Golf course superintendents across the north are dealing with ice cover on putting greens and deciding what actions to take to ensure turfgrass survival.

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  Turfgrass pest and disease diagnostic services offered free to northern Michigan turf managers

  Article

  Published on July 2, 2015
  The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is now accepting turf samples for insect and disease diagnoses.

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  Attend MSU’s Turf School short course in December

  Article

  Published on October 27, 2017
  The MSU Turf School, Dec. 11-14, 2017, is a week-long course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.

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  Snow mold field day at Treetops Golf Course

  Article

  Published on March 28, 2016
  The annual MSU snow mold trial field day will be held March 31, 2016, in Gaylord, Michigan.

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  European chafer grubs are ravaging Upper Peninsula lawns and golf courses

  Article

  Published on May 12, 2017
  Make sure you are using the appropriate timing and treatments when controlling European chafer grubs in turf.

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  Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns

  Article

  Published on August 7, 2015
  Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather.

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  Crabgrass control during a hot summer

  Article

  Published on July 8, 2019
  Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas.

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  Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass

  Article

  Published on August 13, 2015
  Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators.

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  Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October

  Article

  Published on October 6, 2016
  Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover.

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  Hot, dry weather impacts fall turfgrass management

  Article

  Published on October 3, 2017
  Weed, disease and insect control and fertilizer applications are all being affected by the hot, dry weather in September.