The Northwest Turfgrass Association donated nearly $50,000 to worthy turfgrass research and education programs in 2016 as it continues to be a leading benefactor for the golf industry in the Northwest. The total in grants awarded in 2016 was $49,560.34. It didn’t reach the $61,000 awarded in 2015, but was substantially higher than the $29,500 awarded in 2014.
Clint Mattox, Alec Kowalewski and Brian McDonald
Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University
May 5, 2016
Anthracnose is an important turfgrass disease caused by the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum graminicola that is particularly damaging to annual bluegrass putting greens, especially during periods of heat and drought stress under low nitrogen fertility conditions and low mowing heights.
Read more: Effects of Wetting Agent use on Anthracnose on Annual Bluegrass
from Jerry Rousseau
One of the primary mandates of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, along with many of our allied groups, is to foster turfgrass research for the betterment of the entire sports turf and golf course management industry.
Clint Mattox, Alec Kowalewski and Brian McDonald
Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University May 5, 2016
Research that took place during the winters of 2013 through 2015 determined that the mineral oil Civitas One used in combination with PK Plus or Sulfur was able to decrease Microdochium patch severity on annual bluegrass putting greens, although abiotic damage was observed on plots receiving repeated applications of Civitas One in combination with rolling treatments.
Read more: Fungicide Alternative Management Practices for Microdochium Patch
Based on funds raised in 2015, cash available to the Research Committee for 2016 projects is $13,598. As recommended by the Research Committee, the WCTA Board is pleased to announce $17,000 in approved 2016 Turf Research project funding as follows (difference will be made up from reserves):
Read more: WCTA Announces 2016 Turf Research Project Funding