Jack Harrell III, one of 70 volunteers at The Players, is interviewed in the evening of the third day.

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In this video, Dr. Raymond Snyder explains how to collect tissue samples from golf courses. Tissue testing, in conjunction with soil testing, can help identify potential problems and will help you fine tune your course’s nutritional program. Dr. Snyder has been the Research and Development Manager of Harrell’s, LLC since 2007. Dr. Snyder is a graduate…

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Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY warns of a potential high 2012 tick population and higher public risk of Lyme Disease. ‘This is not because of the unusually warm winter, however,’ says Ostenfeld.  ‘There is no rigorous evidence supporting a positive correlation between winter temperatures…

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Connecticut Residents, Connecticut Environmental Council needs your immediate action on two legislative proposals currently under consideration by the Environment and the Planning & Development Committees.  Support – HB 5155 in the Environment Committee The Environment Committee is scheduled to vote on CTEC’s top legislative priority for the 2012 session HB 5155 which would remove the ban on pesticide…

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Does the mild winter translate into more insects? Not necessarily, but we may see earlier activity, about 3 to 4 weeks ahead of schedule from a normal year. Actually, the drier weather we had experienced may counter act the warmer weather reducing the population slightly. Now is the time to start controlling nuisance pests. Depending on…

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On December 15, 2011 a Southeast Georgia citrus grower decided to put Harrell’s EarthMAX™ to the test. The grower set up a ‘head-to-head’ competition between two Ruby Red Grapefruit trees of the same age.  He used a 1/2% solution rate every two weeks as an application rate for the treated tree and for the next three…

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By Laurence Mudge, Technical Service Coordinator, Bayer Environmental Science The annual bluegrass (hyperodes) weevil (ABW) is a major pest of turfgrass in the northeastern United States. However some new ways of thinking about how to more effectively control this pest are emerging. Some new ways of thinking about Annual Bluegrass Weevils and management Traditionally, control of ABW has…

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Anthracnose basal rot is a very destructive crown rotting disease that affects creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass (poa annua) on putting greens. In the Midwest, the disease has been observed more often on creeping bentgrass than on annual bluegrass, but in the East, it affects primarily poa annua. Disease development is most often associated with abiotic…

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It appears to be inevitable…we’re looking at an early spring here in the Northeast. The signs are everywhere. We have very little, if any, snow left from that “blockbuster” 6 inch blizzard last week. The only place you may find a little frost in the ground is in a few shaded areas. The buds on…

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THE PLAYERS Stadium Assistant Superintendent Jeff Reich explains the pre-tournament Polyon (43-0-0) application to all shortgrass and rough, while three interns demonstrate the application process. For more information about TPC Sawgrass, visit their agronomy web site at http://www.tpcsawgrassagronomy.com/

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Soil testing is an excellent tool for determining soil pH, current, and future nutritional needs.  Soil testing, however, begins with taking a proper soil sample.  A proper soil sample is one that best represents the conditions in which your plants are growing.  The testing lab is going to analyze whatever sample is sent, so it…

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The following is an excerpt. To read the full article, click here. How do different paints and pigments affect the surface temperature of greens? The practice of overseeding bermudagrass greens for the winter is growing less common with each passing season. There are three major reasons for this trend. First, a difficult economy has superintendents seeking ways…

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DO IT DIFFERENT…DO IT BETTER: Whether you think about it or not, you are in direct competition with other golf courses for every golfer who puts a tee in the ground. Money that is spent to play golf is what is called discretionary spending. If the experience that a golfer has at your facility isn’t…

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Spring is right around the corner…….This is a great time of the year as flowers begin blooming, birds are chirping, and the weeds are germinating! We should be thinking about applying preemergence herbicides real soon. As a matter of fact, a great way to determine the best time to apply these preemergence applied herbicides is…

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Role: Nitrogen is the mineral element that plants require the most.  Nitrogen is used primarily for chlorophyll production.  Furthermore, Nitrogen serves as constituent of many plant cell components, including amino acids and nucleic acids.  Nitrogen is a mobile element within the plant. Nitrogen influences many turfgrass plant responses.  Nitrogen generally increased color and shoot growth.  Proper Nitrogen…

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