One Easy Task Will Transform Your Management Program

One Easy Task Will Transform Your Management Program

I can assure you that this simple task, taking less than one minute each day, will provide valuable insight that directly impacts agronomic decisions. It is the most valuable piece of data that I collect, and it’s my biggest pet peeve when it’s skipped. This...
Making the Case for GPS Sprayer Technology

Making the Case for GPS Sprayer Technology

Access to GPS-equipped technologies have exploded in the turfgrass management industry over the past decade. These technologies monitor soil moisture, measure turf health, and improve application precision. The rise of GPS-enabled sprayers offer the potential to...
Revamped GreenKeeper University Enhances Flexibility

Revamped GreenKeeper University Enhances Flexibility

GreenKeeper University (GKU) is an online learning platform designed to offer introductory and advanced coursework in various fields of turfgrass management. When the program was first launched, it was a hybrid of recorded lectures and weekly live discussion sessions....
A New Era in Wetting Agent Programming

A New Era in Wetting Agent Programming

There are literally hundreds of soil wetting agents in the turfgrass management industry. Some are marketed to retain water while others to move it. Some claim to increase surface firmness while others supposedly reduce firmness. Labeled re-application intervals range...
What are shapefiles anyways?

What are shapefiles anyways?

Geospatial data is becoming increasingly important to turf managers. These data link observations and measurements to specific locations (latitude/longitude).  Examples include locating the position of pests and problem areas, mapping irrigation head and value...