The Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF), The R&A, the United States Golf Association (USGA) have launched the International Turfgrass Research Initiative to further the ...

acid soil - A soil with a pH below the neutral point of 7.0. Soil acidity is determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution. Turfgrasses generally prefer slightly acidic soils. acid ...

The team evaluated variation in turfgrass injury caused by nine commercially available demethylation inhibitor (DMI) fungicides—a class of fungicide widely used in turfgrass management—commonly used ...

Turfgrass diseases are diagnosed by identifying symptoms and signs of infection. Symptoms are the response of the plant that results from an infection by a plant disease causing organism or stress.

As an Extension Educator, I have been called upon from time to time to help homeowners understand what is causing their lawns to look sick. Sometimes, we can get to the root of the problem right away, ...

In the United States, turfgrasses occupy 1.9 percent of the continental surface and cover an area three times larger than any irrigated crop. Turfgrasses provide functional benefits such as water ...

There are many myths and “wives tales” that are prevalent in the turfgrass industry, and I would like to take this opportunity to debunk a couple of them so that turfgrass managers can avoid wasted ...

EAST LANSING, Mich — Michigan State University is counting down the days until the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That's because the university's world-renowned turfgrass research and education ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State turfgrass specialist is teaming up with scientists from Auburn University and the University of Georgia to advance Refuge Lawn, a project promoting ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—A product with deep roots in Mississippi State’s turfgrass program that hit the market this past year is now taking over lawns, golf courses and sports fields around the world.

Community pushback to converting one of Iowa City’s “skinned infield” ball parks to turf grass is prompting an Iowa City city councilor to look into restoring the field. Between Brown Street Historic ...