New Super Journal article on greens firmness
Bottom line: Greens firmness was strongly influenced by soil moisture, with wetter soils resulting in decreased firmness. Organic matter levels had a much less dramatic effect on firmness, but higher …
Video: Weather changes trigger poa color variation
Poa annua is a highly variable species that can produce a wide range of green color during high or low temperature periods. In this video, we illustrate the wide range …
Photo of the week: moss
For more information on moss, see this PACE Turf Reference
December, 2011 Highlights
The shortest day, the coldest weather and the biggest holiday of the year always makes December a topsy turvy month. Highlights for the month try to keep things on a …
Putting your PACE Turf Weather Services to work
You can't control the weather, but PACE Turf members have access to many weather services that can help you predict and take charge of it's impact on your turf, pests …
New Super Journal article on ozone and turf quality
Bottom line: Can turf quality be improved through the use of irrigation water that has been treated with ozone? Preliminary results of a field trial that we conducted during 2011 …
Photo of the week: brown patch
For more information on brown patch, see this PACE Turf Reference
Video: Happy Holidays!
In celebration of the season, we've filmed some holiday scenes from around our home town of San Diego. We hope this video brings a smile to your face, and gets …
Solstice on December 22
Thursday, December 22, 2011, marks the winter solstice, and the official start of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Depending on whether you are a glass half-empty or half-full type, this …
Winter reminders
Yes, it's that time of year again (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) when cold temperatures trigger some fairly dramatic changes in turf management programs. Some …
Photo of the week
Have a great holiday and the best New Year ever! We look forward to working with you in 2012 -- and beyond! Larry and Wendy
PACE Turf References
Remember the Reference Section on the PACE Turf website for comprehensive background information on insects, diseases, weeds, soil and water management. Follow the link below for rapid access to key …
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 …
Winter weather forecast
Lower than normal ocean temperatures in the eastern and central equatorial Pacific Ocean has led the The U.S. Climate Prediction Center, on December 8, 2011, to issue their newest forecast, …
Timing Proxy applications
Poa seedhead management with Proxy (ethephon) plus Primo (trinexepac-ethyl) combinations is well documented, as demonstrated in this research report . However, good results occur only when these products are applied …
The down-side of overseeding
This is the time of year when the benefits of overseeding begin to take center stage. Lower temperatures encourage vigorous growth of cool-season turf, while warm-season turf growth slows down. …
Video: Severe layering in a bentgrass green
In this video, we illustrate the severe layering that can develop if a green is sodded with bentgrass and then not aerified to help break down the sod layer. To …
Extended deadline on Imprelis claims
See this letter from DuPont for information on the extended deadline (until February 1, 2012) for filing damage claims.
November, 2011 Highlights
Cool weather pests such as snow mold, moss and earwigs caused some stress this month, but overall the late fall and winter is a good time to take stock of …
Video: Packing diagnostic samples
In this video, we unbox a turfgrass diagnostic sample and then demonstrate proper packaging for shipping turfgrass disease samples to diagnostic laboratories. See this procedure for preparing turf samples for …
Packaging and shipping turf samples
Want to make sure that your turfgrass problem is diagnosed properly? Then you have an important role to play in the way you package and ship that sample. If a …
Reference on Moss
Moss infestations are a chronic problem on many cool season greens. In this Moss Reference article, we summarize the latest information on optimum practices for managing infestations of silvery threat …
Video: Root knot nematode on bentgrass
In this video, we illustrate the symptoms and signs of root knot nematode infection on bentgrass. Nematode biology reference Nematode management reference
Video: Sodium and salinity meters
In this video, we describe the use of the Horiba Cardy sodium meter and the Field Scout EC meters that are marketed by Spectrum Technologies. Video: Sodium accumulation Soil reference …
Too much of a good thing? Unsubscribing to Weather Alerts
PACE Turf Weather Alerts are one of the most frequently used member services, probably because they help to warn you in advance of impending weather, pest and stress problems. However, …
