Science and religion (Part 1)

In part one of a two-part series, turfgrass entymology professor Rick Brandenburg, Ph.D., discusses the relationship between science and religion.

Ecosystem services of golf course turfgrass systems

Researchers followed a systematic, multistep online search process to attain and analyze research spanning the last 30 years.

Students compete in high school FFA, collegiate Turf Bowl competitions

Demonstrations of turf know-how have expanded at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Verdure: A look back at seeding rates

More than 60 years ago, turfgrass seeding rates ranged from 10 to 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

University of Georgia and Pure Seed resolve turfgrass name duplication

The tricky business of naming turfgrass varieties caused University of Georgia researchers to accidentally double up names with an existing strain.

Superintendents can help reduce environmental impact of golf courses

Environmental concerns were top of mind at the Crop Science Society of America's annual meeting.

Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D., and Larry Stowell, Ph.D., to receive GCSAA's 2025 Outstanding Contribution Award

PACE Turf founders will be recognized at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Can native grasses and ground covers be drought-tolerant turf alternatives?

Field experiments in the Southwest were conducted with 17 plant species.

GCSAA partners with FFA on National Turfgrass Science Invitational

Event for high schools will take place at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego.

Could microwaves be the new weed control?

Research suggests low-frequency microwaves could fry weed seeds.

Is fake science a real thing?

The problem of turfgrass pseudoscience is real. Try these tips to separate the real results from the pretenders.

Getting turfgrass science updates from experts

Field days allow attendees to get turf research updates firsthand.

Verdure: Sulfur-reducing bacteria blues

Black layer is a physical accumulation of metal sulfides within the pore spaces of soil particles. How do they form?

Joe Vargas, Ph.D.: Remembering a game-changer in turf

Turf legend Joe Vargas, Ph.D., shaped students and the turf industry.

Verdure: Why the rhizosphere matters

Trust the (research) process

We all have some inclination to cherry-pick information that supports our existing beliefs. 

The science of assessing turfgrass colors

Assessing a pixel-by-pixel summary of color character can be done accurately and objectively using digital images.

Turf testing techniques

Superintendents can get valuable insight on the agronomic health of their facilities through diligent sample collection.

GCSAA Rounds 4 Research raises record-breaking $544,500

GCSAA Foundation program has raised more than $3 million for turfgrass research since 2012

Verdure: Bermudagrass train out of Georgia

Looking back on 75 years of The University of Georgia's bermudagrass breeding program.