After two years of development, we have released a new smart phone app that will help you diagnose and find recommendations to manage over 175 tree problems on over 60 kinds of trees. We call it the Purdue Tree Doctor. It will be like having our entire library of photos and recommendations in your pocket…Read more about Tree Problems? We Have an App for That![Read More]
As we remember back on 2012, the drought and the early spring warm-up were two of the biggest topics of the year and drew the most visits to our blog. Here were the top 6 posts of 2012. 1 My Lawn is Brown and Crunchy… Is it Dead? What do … Jun 26, 2012 2…Read more about Remembering 2012: Top Posts on the Blog[Read More]
I thought I would share these new publications from our colleagues on campus in Forestry and Natural Resources. FNR-FAQ-11 Why Is My Tree Dying? https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?item_number=FNR-FAQ-11-W This publication explains how trees can be injured and die from damage suffered during construction projects. FNR-473-W Tree Appraisal https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?item_number=FNR-473-W This publication provides an explanation of the tree appraisal process,…Read more about Newly added Forestry and Natural Resources/Extension Publications[Read More]
Indiana Green Expo – January 9 – 11, 2013 On-line Registration now available! Register by December 21 and save (Rates after December 21 will increase: members: $130 | nonmembers: $170) View full PDF brochure and other Expo details at www.IndianaGreenExpo.com Wednesday, January 9, 2013 9:00 – 12:00 Workshop A: Hardscapes 101 9:00 –…Read more about Indiana Green Expo: January 9-11, 2013[Read More]
Join us at one of our three great workshops that are being held in December! Turf Herbicide Workshop – registration deadline: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 (CCH’s requested: 7 – category 3a, 7 – category 3b, 7 – category 6, 4 – RT license) December 4, 2012: Caribbean Cove Conference Center, Indianapolis, Indiana 3850 DePauw Boulevard …Read more about Turf Herbicide Workshops – Space Still Avaiable[Read More]
Turf and Ornamental Seminar November 14-15, 2012 Daniel Turf Center West Lafayette, Indiana Registration Form (PDF Format) Register on-line at http://mrtf.org/php/Registration.php?pid=5487 Registration Deadline: November 2, 2012 CCH’s: Cat. 2 – 5 CCH’s; Cat. 3a – 8 CCH’s; Cat. 3b – 9 CCH’s; Cat. 6 – 3 CCH’s; RT – 4 CCH’s …Read more about MRTF Turf and Ornamental Seminar – November 14-15[Read More]
9/17/2012 http://www.gcsaa.org/_common/templates/EIFGNewsReleaseLayout.aspx?id=6078&LangType=1033 Turfgrass students Konow, Law and Huttie selected GCSAA awards scholarships to essay contest winners Christopher Konow, Quincy Law, and Nicholas Huttie are winners of the 2012 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Student Essay Contest. Open to GCSAA members who are undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in turfgrass science, agronomy or…Read more about GCSAA awards scholarships to essay contest winners[Read More]
The Purdue Turf Program has put out a new publication to help homeowners and professional answer some of the questions asked about drought stress. Lawns and the Summer 2012 Drought/Heat Crisis: Now What? | PDF
An updated drought map of Indiana was released on July 26, 2012. Drought is rated as D0=abnormally dry, D1=moderate drought, D2=severe drought, D3=extreme drought, and D4=exceptional drought. Eighty-seven percent of the state is D2 or worse with 18.7% of the state in exception drought, with another 40% rated as extreme drought. Water Restrictions/Bans Because of…Read more about Drought Outlook and Water Restriction Updates[Read More]
As of today, July 10th 2012, there are 85 counties in the state of Indiana that are reporting active burn bans (http://www.in.gov/dhs/files/burn-ban/). Many of these bans include the use of public and personal firework displays. Although these bans are in place and we are past July 4th, it may be necessary to survey sites under…Read more about Burn Bans, Fireworks, and Turf[Read More]
A new website has been created to help homeowners and professionals find useful information concerning how to cope with drought. This page includes resources about crops, turf, landscapes and more. Visit www.purdue.edu/drought for more information.
The first day of summer/longest day of the year for 2012 has come and gone and just this past week a new National Drought Monitor Map was published (see below). The city of West Lafayette in Tippecanoe County has now fallen into the “Severe Drought” category. In fact 36% of Indiana is now in…Read more about My Lawn is Brown and Crunchy… Is it Dead? What do I do now?[Read More]
If you like your toast burnt and your bacon crisp, then you might be enjoying this weather. Most of Indiana has entered into drought officially as determined by the drought monitor (see map below). Maps are updated weekly and available at: http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/monitor.html Indiana specific weather can also be found at http://iclimate.org/index.asp including maps like…Read more about It’s getting toasty out there! Update on drought and management adjustments[Read More]
As the green industry continues to have a large impact on Indiana and the nation, Purdue University has assembled an outstanding team of researchers, extension personnel, and educators that are dedicated to solving problems and helping meet the needs of Indiana residents. One segment of the Indiana green industry that continues to provide a significant…Read more about Purdue Annual Turfgrass Research Report[Read More]
As anticipated, Japanese beetles are out early this year. The first beetles were captured in central Indiana during the week of May 14-18. (This is nearly a month earlier than most years.) We expect Japanese beetles to arrive in full force in this area within the next 2-3 weeks. Because we have never experienced…Read more about Japanese beetle monitoring traps confirm early season in 2012[Read More]
With the heat and dry conditions most in Indiana are experiencing, many turf areas are starting to brown. Water is critical to the growth of all plants, not just turfgrass. Turfgrass leaves and shoots are comprised of about 80% water. A lack or water (rainfall or irrigation) will lead to a decrease in growth and…Read more about Time to Water?[Read More]
The mild winter experienced throughout the midwest has affected the arrival of our early season moths. Recent reports of both armyworm and black cutworm adults throughout the state signal an early arrival of the caterpillars. The first order of business for these moths is to mate and lay eggs. Golf course superintendents and athletic field…Read more about Black Cutworm and Armyworm Moths Are Early Arrivals in 2012[Read More]
A new posting has been added to Turfcast. See Turfcast (http://btny.agriculture.purdue.edu/turfcast/) to read more about this post and for a daily summary of risk for several turfgrass diseases. Rick Latin, Turfgrass Pathologist
Purdue students continue to protect their “turf” among the rise of new competitors at the 18th Annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition hosted during the 2012 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) International Golf Course Conference and Show in Las Vegas, NV. The three and one-half hour competition this year challenged student’s knowledge of more…Read more about Purdue Turf Bowl Teams Place in the Top Ten in Las Vegas!!![Read More]
With the very mild winter that most of Indiana experienced so far, we are being asked about its effect on insect populations for this year. The consensus among turfgrass entomologists is that although insect populations were probably not especially hurt by low temperatures this winter, they probably have not benefitted that much either. Insect pests…Read more about 2012 = Same Pests But Earlier ETA[Read More]
