PTRC Research Update
Several turf research projects are currently underway including:
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Inaugural PTRC TURF Day
The inaugural Turf Under Research Field Day, ‘TURF Day’, took place at Olds College’s Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre on August 27th. Lead researcher Katie Dodson, along with Laura Chaves, Jim Ross, Cory Mossing and the rest of the research team, hosted about 75 participants from a wide cross-section of the industry for a full day of research plot tours, displays, educational seminars and a free lunch!
WCTA 2015 Turfgrass Research Update
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.
Summary of 2014-15 Canada Goose Management Program: Band data
This document provides a summary of the leg-band observation data and mapping conducted by EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. (EBB) as part of the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program (OVGMP). Leg-band data analysis contributes to a greater understanding of Canada goose population dynamics within the valley and assists with management planning.
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Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation Approves $114,600 in Grants
The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) has announced a total of $114,600 in turf research funding over a three year period to help fund two new projects.
Read more: Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation Approves $114,600 in Grants