Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Penn State University, in collaboration with the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, are conducting a study to better understand the true costs of natural grass and synthetic turf sports fields.
Read more: Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf - What's the Real Cost?
by Jerry Rousseau
Further to my last article on the subject, published in April and called ‘Long Awaited Update to IPM Manual Gets Green Light', the long awaited IPM Manual update is about to get going!
Read more: IPM Manual Update Starting in August - Site Visits to be Conducted
By WCTA Staff
Dear Field Managers and Turf Professionals,
With $15,000 in funding from the Western Canada Turfgrass Association and in collaboration with Dr. Chase Straw of Penn State University, Dr. Chengyan Yue of the University of Minnesota is launching a comprehensive survey to collect data on field usage, installation and maintenance costs.
Read more: Your Expertise is Needed for Sports Field Cost Analysis Study
by Sara Stricker, Guelph Turfgrass Institute
Does your golf course have a history of, or currently suffer from, take-all patch disease in areas where creeping bentgrass is grown? If so, this message is for you!
by Jerry Rousseau
Limited Allied Golf Association of BC (AGA-BC) activity throughout 2024, and one missed meeting by me, resulted in a year-long deferral of a proposal (put forward by same) to update the 'Manual of Integrated Pest Management for Turf Managers in BC'.
Read more: Long Awaited Update to IPM Manual gets Green Light