Around the Turf Scene
Prodiamine and Glysophate Resistant Poa in Warm-Season Turf
There have been many talks about different herbicide-resistant strands of Poa annua in warm-season turf over the last few years. This has been primarily further south of our region. However, I have seen what we believe was resistance in Louisville, Ky. This case was not confirmed, but all indications pointed to resistant strands.
Winterkill – Should Lawn Care Managers Be Concerned?
With drought conditions going back to last year, and the combination of extreme cold we’ve seen recently with relatively little snow cover throughout much of the Midwest, athletic field managers or anyone who maintains Bermuda have been growing a bit nervous about how their turf will wake up come spring. Should lawn care operators share their concern for cool season turf?