Dr. B.I.G.

This is THE PLACE to interact and stay abreast of teaching and research information related to turf science for Dr. Cale Bigelow and other educators/scientists

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Dr Koch @plkoch2 bringing the turfgrass microbial knowledge this am at @OhioTurfgrass - presenting results from their research evaluating microbial diversity of phylloplane and soil across various managed and unmanaged plant-soil systems #Ecology #SoilHealth

[Kenneth Clayton @kennethdclayton]

We are about a month away from this new event in KY. I hope to see you there!

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Just a reminder to all my @ASA_CSSA_SSSA colleagues annual meeting registration is open and registration rates go up 2 October

https://t.co/Edd2HT5Ulu

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Some quality info from our turf entomologist Dr Doug Richmond - Southern part of the state should be scouting for armyworms https://t.co/EfopC3Midd

[Paul Koch @plkoch2]

Two additional cases of annual bluegrass weevil have now been confirmed in central WI by @TurfEnto. Both courses are near the original ABW ID from 2020. Other courses in this area should begin scouting for ABW. For more information visit: https://t.co/FFcpCh9KpW

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Lawn check at The Memorial Mall - hope the plants appreciate this recent period of cool mornings - summer returns next week with “air you can wear” - high value turf areas may benefit from a preventative application of a plant protectant in advance of 🔥 cc @purdueturfpath

[Terri Billeisen @TheTerriBee]

Fall armyworm QOTD: Can they move from infested turf to neighboring ornamentals? Yes, they sure can. They prefer grasses but will feed on all aboveground parts of herbaceous ornamentals. Liquid products for pyrethroids (short-term), diamides provide longer window of protection.

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Sunday check in at The Memorial Mall - the turf and soil is plenty hydrated these days

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Oh cool another almost 1/2 inch of rain here last night 😳

[Matt Carpenter @matt5carpenter]

The trifecta #dollarspot #anthracnose #brownpatch #bentgrass

[Andrew Green @GreenGCA]

Opened today for some member play! So excited for the world to see.

[Terri Billeisen @TheTerriBee]

🚨Fall armyworms are no joke, y'all. Hitting NC hard and fast after Debby. Keep an eye out for egg masses, caterpillars and be sure to soap flush. Pyrethroids for immediate control, diamides for long-term.

[Eric DeBoer @GreauxGrass]

I am hiring a research associate to work in my turfgrass management program at the LSU AgCenter. The position is fully funded for a minimum of two years, and there is potential to work on a Master's degree after the first year. Here is the link: https://t.co/kmZnVqNA68

[Mike Goatley @VAturf]

Hearing & seeing the same thing as @turfbutler, especially in our warmer regions of Virginia. He has provided great advice to stay on top of this potentially devastating disease that is primed to explode after our weather pattern shifted from desert to tropics recently. #vaturf

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Some opening remarks from Dr Patton to kick off our Purdue Turf and Landscape summer field day this morning

[Adam Moeller @AdamMoeller]

Fairy ring has been a challenge again this year.

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Reminder: DEADLINE is TODAY July 9 for the In-Person Abstract Submission for the #ACSMtg @ASA_CSSA_SSSA 2024: “AI Innovations for a Changing Climate”. Learn more and don't miss the deadline: https://t.co/0gIwSg0rNq #SanAntonio

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Last few weeks have been variable for $spot on creeping bentgrass - the incoming warmer weather and higher dew points should cause it to flare again - seeing some pretty strong separation among cultivars on our putting green trial - some are clean as a whistle others not so much

[Paige Boyle @BoyledWorms]

🥳Excited to share the first of my dissertation manuscripts is live!

☘️Clover (Trifolium spp.) Inclusion in Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) Lawns

https://t.co/oRpwOX2g5F

[Dr. B.I.G. @BIGTurfKnowHow]

Sunday check in at The Memorial Mall - time to rest up little turfgrass plants because the end of the week brings back the summer heat and humidity