Cornell Turfgrass

What is the best mower management for excess clippings of turf? From the archives, Dr. Grady Miller discusses side vs rear discharge in mulching mowers. open.spotify.com/episode/56UKFi…

This time of year, even golfers see the difference. Bentgrass thrives, Poa struggles without irrigation. Superintendents are eyeing Poa-to-Bentgrass conversions on NY greens and fairways to cut inputs. Summer is the prime window — hear their stories. 🎙️ shorturl.at/nlQDa

What’s slowing those speeds? Golfers' complaints of sluggish greens this season are backed by early Cornell research. Despite frequent rolling, high humidity is slowing ball roll, and achieving faster speeds would require intensive rolling efforts. shorturl.at/920Vn

Back in the (home) office after a week on the road with @Cornell_Turf. From Long Island to the Southern Tier, I visited superintendents using biology-based practices to make NY turf more sustainable. Excited to share more soon from this @CornellIPM + @NYstateparks partnership.

ICYMI: Last week’s newsletter featured @LynnSosnoskie on the risks of AI-generated pest and crop recommendations. "AI tools may seem convenient, [but] they lack local agronomic knowledge and judgment that trained professionals bring to pest management.." shorturl.at/khV30

@maggie_reiter from @Cornell_Turf did some unique research on how SHOES can damage putting green surfaces. #itrc2025

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Overseeding, adding seed to existing turf, is a key investment in long-term field quality. For facility managers, the benefits build each year like compounding interest. Compare the price, risk, and the weeds in this latest Turfgrass Team article ➡️ blogs.cornell.edu/schoolchildcar…

Meet Extension Support Specialist Chase Skrubis. Based on Long Island, Chase Skrubis supports NY State Park golf courses and leads footwear, equipment, and tech testing with partners like the USGA and FootJoy. Learn about his journey to Cornell: 🔗 turf.cals.cornell.edu/2025/06/06/fac…

Taylor Brock, a turf management junior at @SUNYDelhi, has joined the Cornell Turfgrass Team as a summer research aide. Brock will assist with research that evaluates the effects of rolling on turfgrass organic matter buildup and crabgrass. blogs.cornell.edu/turfgrass/2025…

For 40 years, the work of the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program has been strengthened and supported by @Cornell. We're proud to celebrate our connection to @CornellCALS and @CornellAgriTech by rebranding as Cornell IPM. cals.cornell.edu/news/2025/04/n…

Many bermudagrass and zoysiagrass growers suffered winterkill this spring. We want to learn more about your situation. Please fill out this quick 5-minute winterkill survey to help us learn more about your situation. @HutchensWendell @TylerTalksTurf purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3j…

Had a great chat with @FrankSpeaks3 and @Carl_Schimenti from @Cornell_Turf last week about bee lawns, moving beyond #NoMowMay, and my work with @UMNTurf and the @MSP_LTER. Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=gJlySy…

Grateful to all who helped secure $200K for the Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Fund in the NYS budget! Your advocacy, participation in Advocacy Day, and support of science-based turfgrass practices made this possible. Thank you to our sponsors and partners! #NYSTA…

Lovely chatting with @FrankSpeaks3 and @Carl_Schimenti about cool-season turf root diseases. We talked about why knowing the root pathogen community matters. tinyurl.com/TurfTAP Learning something new each year yet there's so much more to learn! @Cornell_Turf @RUturfCenter

Registration is now open for @CornellIPM's annual conference, "Pests at the Perimeter: How Landscape Design Influences Indoor Pest Intrusion." Register today to learn how outdoor landscape choices can contribute to indoor pests. cals.cornell.edu/integrated-pes…

First take-all sample of the year. It has officially started in the Northeast. Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Lab and my lab are here to help! See information for our latest root fungal pathogen profiling service here: sites.rutgers.edu/chou-lab/root-…

Modern extension has shifted from fax machines to just-in-time, data-driven advice—crucial in a changing climate. Cornell’s turf program has evolved alongside, supporting NY’s turf industry, a quiet force behind 20th-century American sports. cals.cornell.edu/news/2025/05/t…