May is the time of year when annual bluegrass (ABG) is in full on seedhead production mode here in West Lafayette. The seedheads are unsightly and may disrupt playability in some instances. More importantly, compared to other fairway grass species as ABG populations increase the seasonal reliability of the surface becomes compromised and fungicide requirements[Read More…]
Cale Bigelow
Research Update – Bigelow June 2023 Bermudagrass Cultivar Evaluation – Winter Survival As I write this research update we are about one week from the official astronomical start of summer and conditions for sustained, vigorous turf growth in the Lower Midwest has been met with fits and starts. This is especially true for the warm-season[Read More…]