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Global Turf

is a collection of four international websites developed for the purpose of delivering  science based information on turf management.  The websites are in the languages of
Spanish Globalcesped.org
Portuguese Globalrelva.org
Polish Globaldarn.org
Czech Globaldrn.org

 

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Top 10 Problems in Sports Turf
Jul 01, 2008
The Top-10 Athletic Turf Problems results are in. Guess who's number one? No, it isn't me, though I'm sure some of you were tempted. It's the ubiquitous Poa annua!.

The survey we put out in March had quite a small response in relation to the number of Buckeyeturf web-site subscribers, but it's the first year we've done this. Forty six turf managers responded from 17 states, Canada and Israel. While such a small sample does not represent the industry, it's certainly a starting point & maybe something the STMA will pick up at their conference.

The top 10 pests on athletic fields are as follows:

1. Poa annua and other weed grasses

2. Excessive use

3. White grubs and their predators

4. Broadleaf weeds

5. Dollar spot

6. Brown patch

7. Summer patch

8. Heat/drought stress

9. Mole crickets

10. Ants



Posted by Pam Sherratt & John Street

Certificate Courses

Golf Course Management Certificate: This certificate program was developed to challenge and test individuals of all ages interested in advancing their knowledge in golf course management.  Learn more and/or enroll in this certificate.

 

Sports Turf Management Certificate: This certificate program was developed to challenge and test individuals of all ages interested in advancing their knowledge in sports turf management.  Learn more and/or enroll in this certificate.

 

 

About International SportsNotes

International SportsNotes was developed to keep turfgrass professionals abreast of current topics important in daily management of turfgrass.

Provided on a continual basis throughout the year, the topics covered primarily involve both abiotic and biotic stresses that are presently occurring.

Originally developed by Pam Sherratt, Sports Turf Extension Specialist, all members of BuckeyeTurf currently contribute timely technical notes. 

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