We’ve received several reports of gray leaf spot outbreaks throughout the state during the past couple of weeks. It may surprise many, because the summer of 2004 has been one of the mildest (zero days where temperatures reached 90 F in West Lafayette) in recent memory. It did not surprise us, however, because our research…Read more about Gray Leaf Spot 2004[Read More]
If you’re lucky enough to be in the areas of Indiana that have received ample rainfall, you are unfortunately starting to see dollar spot. The excess rain in parts of the state triggered rapid plant growth and infrequent mowing, which in turn forced clipping removal and removal of N from the system. The N in…Read more about Early Dollar Spot on Golf Courses This Year[Read More]
Soccer fields are the toughest of all turf areas to manage. This publication highlights several principles of construction and maintenance to help produce a soccer field with good playability and emphasis on player safety.
