PACE Turf Updates
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PACE Turf Update Titles
Video: Low nitrogen
Variability is the great enemy of good performing greens. Whether it occurs in terms of turf color, quality, firmness or other surface properties, it has to be addressed immediately. In …
El Nino to continue through spring
The El Nino that we reported was finally confirmed in January, 2010, has decided that it will stay around through May, 2010. This weather pattern is due to continued warming …
Crabgrass prevention timing
The threat temperatures for application of pre-emergence herbicides for crabgrass control occurs at 52°F (11°C). In warmer locations, that time has come. Products such as dithiopyr (Dimension), oxadiazon (Ronstar), pendimethalin …
Video: microdochium patch diagnosis
Microdochium patch, caused by Microdochium nivale, is a common fall through spring disease in many areas. This video will describe the diagnostic characteristics of Microdochium patch and compare it to …
PACE Turf Member Services Update
We periodically write to remind you of the expanding number of services that are available to you as PACE Turf Members. We continue to strive to respond to your needs, …
Microdochium patch on the move
Microdochium patch, also known as pink snow mold, is active when air temperatures are above freezing and the threat temperature is less than 62 F (17 C). Keep an eye …
Video: 2010 GCSAA Turfgrass Field Seminar
The 2010 GCSAA Turfgrass Field Seminar leaders Wendy Gelernter, Larry Stowell, and Frank Wong would like to extend their warmest thank you to the superintendents who were kind enough to …
Following up on gypsum vs. calcium sulfate anhydrite solubility
We have previously evaluated the solubility of gypsum vs. calcium anhydrite soil amendments (see this video and this research report) and found that gypsum products went into solution much more …
Superintendent collaboration in action: The Kikuyugrass Excellence Summit
PACE Turf member Kevin Hutchins at Mission Viejo Country Club in Mission Viejo, California sponsored the first Kikuyugrass Excellence Summit in February, 2010, with a mission to improve kikuyugrass performance …
Video: Upgraded PACE Turf Forums
We have recently upgraded the software for PACE Turf's online Forums. In this video, we give you a quick guided tour to show you how easy it is to participate. …
Great water quality reference
There are a few classic references that everyone should be aware of. One of those references is FAO Handbook 29: Water Quality For Agriculture, which was published by the Food …
Stress index clarified
PACE Turf member Bob Vaughey at the TPC Valencia sent in a great question this week regarding a Stress Index reading of 144 on a recent PACE Turf Weather Alert …
Educate golfers with Clubhouse Editions
Clubhouse Editions are golfer education bulletins that explain the science behind your turf management practices. Suitable for posting in the clubhouse, bulletin boards or anywhere that golfers might stop to …
Video: purple bentgrass and cool temperatures
Patches of purple-colored bentgrass frequently appear during cool weather. This video describes the likely cause of this symptom. As temperatures cool, some bentgrass plants produce the red pigment anthocyanin, a …
January, 2010 Highlights
The January, 2010 PACE Turf Highlights (367 KB pdf) is now available TOPICS COVERED: Organic fertilizer surprise Member benefits: new videos Do-it-yourself Climate Appraisal Dr. Paul Heller Avoid herbicide mix-ups …
Using the PACE Turf website: starting with the blue box
To make is as easy as possible to access all of the information on the PACE Turf member website, we have created a mini "members center" in the blue box …
Turning your Weather Alerts back on
Did you opt to turn off your thrice–weekly PACE Turf Weather Alerts for the winter? Many people in colder climates take this step to avoid any reminder that wintry conditions …
Video: Quick test for gypsum products
We've had several calls about last week's video on gypsum vs. calcium sulfate anhydrite from members who want to know how to select the best gypsum products. In this video, …
Increasing anthracnose resistance to fungicides documented in the northeastern U.S.
Anthracnose (caused by the fungus Colletotrichum cereale) is one of those diseases that eats fungicides for lunch (and breakfast and dinner), due to the fungus' ability to rapidly develop resistance …
December 2009, Highlights
The December, 2009 PACE Turf Highlights (390 KB pdf) is now available TOPICS COVERED: Sand topdressing works, but how much should I apply? Member benefits: new videos Dr. Haruo Tashiro, …
Video: Gypsum vs. calcium sulfate anhydrite
Use of gypsum in soil applications and water treatment is a standard practice for managing soil sodium. There is some confusion, however when it comes to selecting gypsum products because …
El Nino delivers (finally!)
After months of uncertainty, forecasters at the National Weather Service have now proclaimed a strong El Niño, based on warmer than average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern …
Dr. Paul Heller, 1948 — 2010
The turfgrass research world has sadly lost another leader with the passing of Dr. Paul Heller of Pennsylvania State University, who died on January 18, 2010, after a long battle …
Video: GPS, GIS and sand pits
This video illustrates yet another way that precision turf management can be used to improve agronomic conditions on the golf course. The video tells the story of how GPS (global …
Avoiding herbicide mix-ups
As turf consultants, we see more than our share of difficult situations, but perhaps the most heartbreaking have been those rare occasions when glyphosate is mistakenly applied. Herbicide mix-ups, though …
