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The Future of Turfgrass Weed Science  

 

New Establishment

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Several new areas of bermudagrass turf have been established at the East Tennessee Research and Education Center for future research projects by the UT Turfgrass Weed Science Team. Special thanks to New Life Turf for providing the plant material for these projects.
 
Over 7200 square feet of 'Tifway' and 'TifGrand' bermudagrass sod was installed for a collaborative project with Oklahoma State University funded through a grant from the USDA Pest Management Alternatives Program (PMAP). The objective of the project is to quantify effects of N and K fertilization and the efficacy of a novel low-risk pesticide program on the incidence and severity of disease and weed infestations in several turf-type bermudagrass stands.
 
Additionally, a 3200 square foot area of sand-based Tifway bermudagrass was recently sprigged at our facility. Once mature, this site will be used for several projects focused on preemergence herbicide effects on bermudagrass turf established in sand rootzones.

Use of 2,4-D for Weed Management to Continue

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that is has denied the 2008 petition of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to cancel the use of the herbicide 2,4-D for weed management.
 
The EPA commented that after reviewing all of the available data that they had no concern over 2,4-D and would not re-open the safety assessment of the herbicide.  Read more
 
A direct link to the EPA Release on their decision is available here
 
 

Save the Date : 2012 UT Turf & Ornamental Field Day

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The 2012 University of Tennessee Turf & Ornamental Field Day will be held on September 13th, 2012 at the East TN Research & Education Center in Knoxville, TN. This unique educational event offers attendess the ability to learn about the latest trends in managing both turfgrass and ornamental landscape plants. Numerous pesticide certification points will be available.
 
One of the largest and fastest growing field day events in the United States, the University of Tennessee Turf & Ornamental Field Day features current research on strategies for managing weed, disease, and insect pests of turf and ornamentals. Additionally, programs will present new information on cultural management strategies to maximize quality. Over 400 individuals attended this event last year. Come see what the excitement is about in 2012!
 
More information on the 2012 University of Tennessee Turf & Ornamental Field Day will be available this summer.

Tennessee Superintendent Wins National Honor

Monday, March 05, 2012

Congratulations to Paul Carter, CGCS, head superintendent at The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay (Ooltewah, TN) on being named the 2011 TurfNet Superintendent of the Year. The award recognizes a superintendent who has makes significant contributions to the golf course industry.
 
Paul certainly fits that description as he has used his agronomic skills to transform the course at Harrison Bay State Park with a focus on environmental stewardship. Audobon International recognized Paul's efforts by Certifying the Course as a Cooperative Sanctuary. The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay received the Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation in 2009. Paul's nutrient management program, use of vegetative buffer strips around wetlands, and conversation of more than 40 acres of managed turf to a naturalized state have led to The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay being named a Groundwater Guardian Green Site by The Groundwater Foundation. Recently, the USGA Green Section provided The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay a grant to assist in documenting the breeding activities of bald eagles that nested behind a green on the course. More information on this project, including live streaming video of the eagles, can be found at harrisonbayeaglecam.org
 
As the turfgrass management industry drives to become more sustainable, individuals like Paul Carter are leading by example. More on his recent award can be found here and as part of Paul's blog regarding golf course maintenance at the facility.

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