Legislative topics in golf: A state-by-state rundown

A quick guide on the status of bills affecting the golf industry

Is foliar-applied phosphite an effective biostimulant?

Foliar-applied phosphite promotes plant health in cool-season turf, but how does it affect growth?

CommonGround hosts pesticide regulators

Mitch Savage, CGCS, welcomed a group of EPA regulators to discuss his team's approach to pest control.

Considering biological pest control

Investigating pest management on U.S. golf courses

In 2021, superintendents at 71% of U.S. golf facilities reported having 
either an integrated pest management plan or a pesticide application plan 
— up from 66% in 2015 but equivalent to 2007.

Inside pesticide inspections

Maintaining safe pesticide use and storage can reduce the stress of inspections by state pesticide regulators.

Should you become a certified pesticide applicator?

There are plenty of benefits to golf course personnel earning a commercial applicator certification.

Can fescue and bentgrass seed mixtures help pesticide management?

Effect of annual bluegrass weevil larval stage on insecticide efficacy

Researchers tested whether four ABW larvicides could be applied later than recommended, potentially allowing for fewer, better-timed applications.

Analyzing pesticide environmental risk on golf courses

Using a sample of 22 golf courses, researchers quantified pesticide risk levels on various course components and explored the most effective strategies for reducing them.

Rhodesgrass mealybug in turf

The invasive insect is an emerging pest of both cool- and warm-season greens. Entomologists detail its life cycle, cultural and biological controls, and findings from recent insecticide experiments.

The annual bluegrass seedbank vs. perennial ryegrass establishment

In sites infested with annual bluegrass, researchers tested the effectiveness of various herbicide programs in suppressing the persistent grass while maximizing establishment of perennial ryegrass.

Influence of carrier water pH on fungicide efficacy

Fungicides are most often mixed with water before application — can the quality of that water affect a product’s performance?

Understanding turf fungicide resistance and FRAC codes

Brian Aynardi, Ph.D., offers a primer on how resistance develops, which turf pathogens are resistant to which fungicides, and steps superintendents can take to rein in resistance.

Segway fungicide: Effects of irrigation on distribution

On a creeping bentgrass green, both the amount and timing of irrigation following cyazofamid application affected delivery of the fungicide to the target site.

Pesticide phytoremediation by native plants

Researchers evaluated three commonly used plant species’ capacity to minimize off-target movement of a fungicide, herbicide and insecticide.

Stevens Point Country Club reborn after Imprelis damage

The Wisconsin club turned the loss of about 2,500 trees into an opportunity to reimagine its 18-hole golf course, emerging with improved routing, new features and modern infrastructure.

PoaCure: Has annual bluegrass finally met its match?

A turf scientist provides an in-depth look at the herbicide PoaCure, including registration info, research findings, key considerations for successful use, and more.

Soil surfactants and fungicide movement in turf

Fungicides need some assistance reaching the root zone if they are to effectively combat crown and root diseases. How well do various soil surfactants help?

Sequential-application herbicides for bermudagrass control

Is a series of herbicide applications necessary for optimal control of bermudagrass? Researchers surveyed different combinations and sequences.