GREENKEEPER BLOG
Soil Organic Matter Models Aid Cultivation Scheduling
Managing soil organic matter (SOM) is a primary concern for turfgrass managers. Unfortunately, changes in SOM through cultivation happen over the course of months and years. This makes it difficult for managers to know if they are on the right track to achieve their...
How much did that application cost?
GreenKeeper App is a decision support tool that was designed exclusively for the turfgrass management industry. It helps managers track applications, select PGR and pest control products, log cumulative fertilizer inputs and provides pesticide rotation management...
Invest in Yourself this Off-Season with GreenKeeper University
GreenKeeper University to provide advanced turfgrass educational opportunities. Virtual classes are three to twelve weeks long and run from Nov 30, 2020 to April 2, 2021. At GreenKeeper, our vision is to transform how the turf industry makes decisions. Education is...
Clipping Volume vs. PGR GDD Models: Which is more important?
I received an interesting question following a plant growth regulator (PGR) programming webinar. The webinar covered introductory PGR topics including: PGR degradation and removal, prediction of PGR performance with growing degree day (GDD) models, and clipping volume...
Spiio Soils Data to Drive Pest Models in GreenKeeper
Data has transformed turfgrass management. Relatively new tools such as hand-held soil moisture meters have helped turfgrass managers improve irrigation decisions for over a decade. As we move into the next decade of water efficiency, in-ground senors like those from...
The Cost of High Quality Putting Greens
Jim Ager Memorial Golf Course is a municipal par-3 golf course in Lincoln, NE. This nine-hole facility was created in the mid-1960's, and it has served as the gateway to golf for many of Lincoln's golfers. Their mission is to provide a stress free golf experience no...