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Michael Fidanza Receives Berks Outstanding Researcher Award
Dr. Michael Fidanza, a member of Penn State's Turfgrass Program located at Berks Campus (and Courtesy Appointment in Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences) recently received the 2010 Penn State Berks Outstanding Researcher Award during
Weed of the week: Yellow hawkweed (Hieracium pratense Tausch)
While driving through Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania last week, I noticed patches of yellow flowers blooming in many lawns, cemeteries, and other low maintenance turf areas. At first glance these flowers looked like dandelions, but upon closer inspection, I noticed they had all the characteristics of yellow hawkweed.
E.H. Griffith Endowed Scholarship Awarded to Penn State Turfgrass Science Student
The Penn State Turfgrass Program is pleased to announce the first annual E.H. Griffith Endowed Scholarship award. This scholarship will be awarded
PTC Awards Scholarships
On Thursday, May 6, 2010 the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council (PTC) Awarded scholarships to three outstanding graduating seniors in Penn State's undergraduate turfgrass science major.
Weed of the week: Daisy or annual fleabane
Daisy fleabane (Erigeron annuus) is a common, and fast-growing broadleaf weed found in Pennsylvania lawns and other low maintenance turf areas. This species is a member of the aster family, and has
Turfgrass Disease Update
Although the Northeastern United States has not had the considerable amount of rain that the people in Nashville have experienced, the late evening thunderstorms followed by temperatures continuing to climb towards 80F are prime for diseases.
Turf insect update from Danny Kline
Annual bluegrass weevil larvae were found in Maryland earlier this week. This means we will probably begin to see larvae in some areas of Pennsylvania next week. Seven different superintendents have agreed to send two soil samples to Penn State per week,
Weed of the week: Roughstalk bluegrass (Poa trivialis)
Roughstalk bluegrass (Poa trivialis) is one of the top three perennial grass weeds in Pennsylvania. Every spring I receive reports of yellow-green patches of roughstalk bluegrass invading lawns, golf course fairways, and sports fields, and this year in no exception. Three samples were sent to my office last week, and I’m sure more will arrive in the coming weeks.
Weed of the week – Creeping speedwell
Creeping (or slender) speedwell (Veronica filiformis Sm.) is a low growing, spreading plant that produces blue and white flowers from April to May in many Pennsylvania lawns and grounds. A member of the figwort family
2-Year Alumnus Prepares Augusta for Tiger’s Return
It’s Masters week in the world of golf, and all eyes are on Augusta (Ga.) National GC and the course preparations being overseen by its Class A member Brad Owen [Penn State Golf Course Turfgrass Management Alumni]. Great weather should bookend
