New Management Update: Late Spring Nitrogen Applications
In the latest update: as the summer get closer, some tips for nitrogen applications to landscape turf. Click here to access the complete message.
Registration Now Open For UMass Extension's 2012 Green School
Green School is a bi-annual certificate short course for Green Industry and agricultural professionals. The next session will be held in the fall of 2012. Click here for complete program information and registration instructions.
New Management Update: Rainfall and ABW Control
In the latest insect update: this is an ideal time for many golf course superintendents to target ABW larvae, but rainfall is cause for concern. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Mowing in Wet Weather
In the latest update: thoughts on mowing when conditions are wet. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: ABW and Grass Sawflies
In the latest insect update: annual bluegrass weevils, and out of left field: grass sawflies. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: ABW Adult Activity
In the latest insect update: some golf courses may be seeing a second wave of annual bluegrass weevil adult emergence. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Red Thread, Moles
In the latest update: the weather and red thread, and some impressive mole activity. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Annual Bluegrass Weevil Larvae
In the latest update: ABW larvae are starting to show up in turf samples now. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Landscape Turf Notes
In the latest update: moisture stress, frost, and germinating crabgrass. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Degree Days and ABW Development
In the latest insect update: a short discussion of spring degree day variability over the past four years. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Yellow Patch Active
In the latest insect update: yellow patch was observed this past weekend at a Boston area golf course during a visit. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: White Grubs, ABW, Crane Flies
In the latest insect update: current details on the usual insect suspects. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: ABW, More Crane Flies
In the latest insect update: The latest on annual bluegrass weevil and invasive crane flies. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Invasive Crane Flies Emerging
In the latest insect update: we have had several phone calls or e-mails over the past 36 hours reporting that crane fly adults are beginning to emerge. Click here to access the complete message.
Dry, Dry, Dry...
Most parts of the state and region have experienced rainfall deficits of 6 to 8 inches or more since the beginning of the calendar year. This lack of rainfall, coupled with above normal temperatures, is particularly problematic at the at the start of the growing season
New Management Update: Early Season Use of Sports Fields
In the latest agronomy update: in-depth information on managing early season use of sports fields. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: ABW and Invasive Crane Flies
In the latest insect update: the scoop on ABW development as well as an update on invasive crane flies. Click here to access the complete message.
New Management Update: More Annual Bluegrass Weevil FAQ
In the latest insect update: speculation on how the forecast shot of cold temperatures might affect ABW development. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Warm Weather Pushes White Grubs, Annual Bluegrass Weevils
In the latest insect update: an FAQ on current considerations for white grub and annual bluegrass weevil management. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Don't Jump the Gun with Annual Bluegrass Weevil Control
In the latest insect update: annual bluegrass weevil adults have been spotted migrating to the short grass on golf courses in the region, but don't apply too soon. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Annual Bluegrass Weevils "Out and About"
In the latest insect update: the warm weather has led to many reports of annual bluegrass weevils on the move. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
UMass Students take 2nd Place out of 87 teams at the GCSAA 18th Annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition
The extensive three hour exam tests the students’ knowledge in various areas of turfgrass science and management. The UMass Turf Club received a $2,000 award for their effort.
UMass Students take 6th Place out of 24 teams at the 8th Annual STMA Student Challenge
Four students from UMass showcased their talents at the conference in Long Beach, CA. This excellent showing is the highest that a UMass team has placed in this competition.
Volunteers Needed for Fungicide Resistance Assay Field Kit Testing
The UMass Turf Pathology lab is looking for cooperating golf courses to help test a new fungicide resistance assay field kit. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Invasive Crane Flies are Active
In the latest insect update: many reports of crane fly activity have come in from southeastern Massachusetts. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
Dr. Michelle DaCosta Featured in USGA Green Section Podcast
Dr. Michelle DaCosta is a turfgrass physiologist at the University of Massachusetts. She is one of many top scientists that receive USGA funding for the improvement of turfgrasses for golf courses.
New Management Update: Snow Mold Recovery Observations
In a disease update for this week: A summary and picture gallery of snow mold recovery observations from spring 2011. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Excess Moisture and Cultural Problems
In a disease update for this week: Cultural problems due to excess moisture are common at this time, especially on putting greens. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Snow Mold Fungicide Report
In another disease update for this week: Recent snow mold fungicide trial results with useful information for the coming season. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Invasive Craneflies, White Grubs, Mosquitoes
In an insect update for this week: Dr. Pat Vittum has put together a potpourri of current insect activity. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Alternative Options to PCNB for 2011 Snow Mold Control
In an disease update for this week: current approaches for snow mold control this winter with a mind to the lack of PCNB availabilty. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
Turf Program Receives New Greensmower
The new machine was purchased with a generous grant from the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station.
New Management Update: The Latest on Insect Activity
In an insect update for this week: what to watch for throughout the region at this time. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Pythium and Brown Patch
In an disease update for this week: detailed information on diseases commonly seen in the UMass Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab these days. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
Turf FRAC Tracker now available
The UMass Turf Pathology Lab has released a new electronic tool to help turf practitioners to better manage fungicide resistance. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
Turf Field Day Featured in Greenfield Recorder
A write-up on the 2011 UMass Turf Research Field Day entitled "UMass Talks Tough Turf" appeared in the 7/22/2011 Greenfield Recorder.
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New Management Update: Insect Round-Up
In an insect update for this week: The latest on chinchbugs, beetle adults and annual bluegrass weevils. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Annual Bluegrass Weevils
The second generation of annual bluegrass weevil is coinciding with challenging hot and humid weather conditions. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Dollar spot, Brown Patch and Dollar Spot Resistance Assays
In a disease update for this week: dollar spot pressure has been consistent, and forecast conditions look favorable for brown patch. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Turf Herbicide Damage to Trees and Shrubs
In a weed update for this week: the post-emergent broadleaf herbicide Imprelis has recently been implicated in numerous reports of damage to coniferous trees and shrubs. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Comprehensive Nematode Evaluations
In a nematode update for this week: golf course superintendents should consider nematode evaluations for greens, especially if nondescript wilting and thinning are present. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Nematodes and Wilting Turf
In a nematode update for this week: the UMass Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab has been diagnosing many golf greens with damaging levels of plant parasitic nematodes. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Annual Bluegrass Weevil, White Grubs
In an insect update for this week: First generation annual bluegrass weevil activity winds down on golf courses, while scarab beetles prepare to lay eggs in lawn areas. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Annual Bluegrass Weevil
In an insect update for this week: for golf course superintendents, the wild annual bluegrass weevil ride continues. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Annual Bluegrass Weevil
In an insect update for this week: this is shaping up to be a bad ABW season for many golf courses in central New England. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Leaf Spot Diseases
In a disease update for this week: Bess Dicklow provides a detailed commentary on leaf spot diseases, which are prevalent at this time. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
Welcome to the New UMass Extension Turf Program Web Site
We are excited to introduce our completely redesigned and revised web site! Please take a few moments to explore.
New Management Update: Annual Bluegrass Weevils
For golf course superintendents; Dr. Pat Vittum reports that annual bleugrass weevils are 'popping' right on schedule. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
New Management Update: Summer Patch
For golf course superintendents and sports field managers maintaining Poa annua, preventative fungicide applications are critical. Visit our Management Updates section to access the complete message.
