Category: News
Purdue Team WINS the 2009 GCSAA TURF Quiz Bowl Competition!!!
Six teams traveled last week to the International Golf Industry Show in New Orleans, LA to compete in the 15th annual Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Collegiate Turf Quiz Bowl. This competition consists of a 3.5 hour written examination that consists of the identification of seeds, turfgrasses, diseases, insects and weeds. In addition […]
Reicher on Sabbatical until October 15
You’ll probably notice a slight decrease in frequency and number of Turf Tips this summer as I will be on sabbatical until Oct 15. I will be completing a national survey on Poa trivialis contamination in seed lots. This is a weed that we have been working on for years and it continues to plague golf courses, […]
Soil Tests
Soil test are important for determining P and K fertilization requirements. Though Purdue has been out of the soil testing business for many, many years, there is a list of certified soil testing labs at http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/soiltest.html. Taking an soil test is even more important than where it is sent for analysis. More information is available at http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/pubs/ay-18.pdf
Dr. Aaron Patton Receives 2007 Musser Award
The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Dr. Aaron J. Patton of the University of Arkansas as the recipient of the 2007 Musser Award of Excellence. The award, which carries a stipend of $20,000, was presented earlier this year at the Golf Industry Show in Anaheim, Calif. Patton, 29, now serves as an assistant professor […]
Precipitation Deficit Map as of 15 August
Though many parts of central IN was lucky enough to get significant rainfall this week, many parts of the state have not. Below is the Rainfall Deficit Map as of Aug 15, courtesy of the Indiana State Climate Office. This information and much weather information is available at www.iclimate.org
Misery loves company: Yesterday’s state rainfall map
Though West Lafayette was lucky enough to get significant rainfall yesterday, not many other places in the state were as lucky. Below is a state rainfall map, courtesy of the Indiana State Climate Office. This information and much more weather information is available at www.iclimate.org
Purdue Turfgrass Research Report Available On-Line
The summary of our turfgrass research in the year 2006 is now available at http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/report/2006/index.htm. The overall goal of our research program is to minimize inputs while maintaining turf quality, minimizing costs, and further protecting our environment. Our research summary contains over 40 reports of on-going research at Purdue University . The report is a cooperative […]
GCSAA’s Nutrient Use Survey
GCSAA’s nutrient use survey is now available and may have already arrived on GCSAA members desks. This survey will help document changes in cultural practices over time as well as help direct GCSAA research, and allow the GCSAA to respond to inquires on environmental and regulatory issues. Completing the survey will help provide the GCSAA […]
Update on Office of State Chemist Enforcement on Golf Courses
Since a discharge of golf course insecticide into the White River in August of 2003, the Office of the Indiana State Chemist has increased inspections of IN golf courses. During 2004 through 2006, 31 golf courses were either warned or fined for violations in pesticide use or handling. Some courses had multiple violations and the […]
Summary of Nematode Survey on Indiana Greens: 2006
We are finishing up our nematode survey for 2006 and following is a summary of the results: • We processed a total of 163 samples from 26 golf courses across Indiana, Illinois, and northern Kentucky. • Ring nematodes were most common, found in 97% of the samples and 49% of the samples had counts higher […]
Rain Gauge Volunteers Needed for CoCoRaHS
What is CoCoRaHS? CoCoRaHS, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, is a unique, non-profit, community-based, high density network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, who take daily measurements of rain and snow in their yards, athletic fields, or golf courses. And now, thanks to a partnership between the Indiana State Climate Office […]
Randy Brehmer Receives Agronomic Award of Distinction from Purdue University
At this weekend’s Homecoming activities, Randy Brehmer will receive the Agronomic Award of Distinction from Purdue’s Department of Agronomy. This award is reserved for those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help the Department of Agronomy and Randy is especially deserving of this award for all he has done to […]
Purdue Turfgrass Research Report Available On-Line
The summary of our turfgrass research in the year 2004 is now available at http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/report/2004/index.htm. The overall goal of our research program is to minimize inputs while maintaining turf quality, minimizing costs, and further protecting our environment. Our research summary contains over 40 reports of on-going research at Purdue University. The report is a cooperative effort […]
Purdue Urban Landscape Study
Curious about your lawn and landscape? We need your help! We’re looking for volunteers from Tippecanoe and adjacent counties to participate in our landscape study. Scientists from Purdue University will: • Survey your lawn and landscape for insects, weeds, and diseases • Determine what type(s) of turfgrasses are present • Conduct a free soil test […]
Don’t Trust the Tonics You Hear on TV
There’s a number of “tonics” recently extolled on local and national television that include ingredients like shampoo, ammonia, cola (not diet of course), beer (not light beer), hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap among others. Though you may think you see some effect of these products, there is little or no scientific basis for applying these […]
Raffle Winners at Turf Expo
A special thanks goes to the exhibitors who donated raffle prizes for the Turf Expo. Following are the winners of each prize. Exhibitor Prize Winner Aerification Plus Pair of Pacers tickets Feb.16 vs Portland Trailblazers Steve Stringer Aerification Plus Pair of Pacers tickets Mar 31 vs Miami Heat Dave Padgett Ameri-Turf 2-50# bags RTF Tall […]
Upcoming Open Positions on the MRTF Board of Directors
There will be a number of openings on the MRTF Board of Directors in the upcoming December elections. MRTF’s mission is to support research and education and thus help advance our industry. We are looking for potential board members dedicated to our industry and desiring to help steer the direction of turfgrass research and education. […]
Purdue Turfgrass Research Report Available On-Line
Though members of the Midwest Regional turf Foundations received compact discs of our 2003 Research Summary a number of weeks ago, the same research summary is now available online at http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/report/report.htm. The overall goal of our research program is to minimize inputs while maintaining turf quality, minimizing costs, and further protecting our environment. Our research summary […]
Doug Richmond Joins Turf Program in Entomology Research
Dr. Doug Richmond has recently accepted the turfgrass entomology faculty position at Purdue University. Doug is the first of the projected six positions of Purdue’s initiative on sustainable urban ecosystems. Dr. Richmond joins the Turf Program after completing his M.S. and Ph.D. and Ohio State University in Columbus under Dr. David Shetlar and his Post […]
Turf Science Program Awarded the School of Agriculture’s 2004 Team Award
Dean Vic Lechtenberg announced at the GCSAA Conference in San Diego that the Turfgrass Science Program has won the prestigious Team Award for the School of Agriculture. This award is given annually to a team of faculty and staff who have demonstrated outstanding cooperation and success as a team. Team members include Drs. Cale Bigelow, […]