
Perennial Broadleaf Weed Management in the Fall
09/22/2023
In turfgrass areas, perennial broadleaf weeds are difficult to control. Perennial broadleaf weeds include dandelions, ground ivy, white clover, to broadleaf plantain. This article explains the use of postemergence herbicide than preemergence herbicide for perennial broadleaf weed suppression and why fall is the best time for chemical control.
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2023 Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals is Available Now
08/23/2023
The 2023 edition of the Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals is available now. This publication presents updated weed identification and weed management control for turfgrass professionals in golf course, sports fields, sod farms, lawns, and other turfgrass related areas. This guide is in collaboration with other turfgrass weed experts in the states of North Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.
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08/15/2023
We are officially into turfgrass overseeding season. The suggested timing for turfgrass overseeding for cool-season grasses is from August 15 to September 15 in eastern Nebraska and August 15 to September 5 for western Nebraska. But why this specific time for overseeding during these dates?
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Highlights of 2023 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day
08/07/2023
On Friday, July 28, more than 113 attendees and 14 exhibitors were present at the 2023 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day at East Campus Research Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. This was the first field day held in person since 2019. Various topics were covered from ongoing research to concerns in turfgrass systems in Nebraska across the 7 speakers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Turfgrass program, UNL Extension, and Husker Athletics.
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Cool Season Lawn Calendar for Western Nebraska
07/10/2023
Updated to our turf.unl.edu website is the Cool Season Lawn Calendar for Western Nebraska. The information on this calendar is specifically for cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, fine fescue, and perennial ryegrass that are grown in lawns specifically in western Nebraska. The duration of the calendar is from April to November and includes guidance for fertilization in newer lawns (less than 20 years old) and older lawns, cultural practices, and pest control, similar to eastern calendar layout.
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June and July 2023 Update from Nebraska Turfgrass Science
06/30/2023
The article discusses the progress on Growing Degree Days (GDD) for different parts of the state, an update on the drought conditions in the state of Nebraska, how to manage water with different turfgrass types, and updates from the turfgrass program at UNL for June and July 2023.
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Updating the Information and Communication for UNL Turfgrass
06/21/2023
Overview of the changes that are occurring in the turf.unl.edu website in education with outreach and communication.
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Agenda and Registration Open for 2023 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day
05/26/2023
The agenda and registration for the 2023 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day are now available. This is a great opportunity to see and learn about the ongoing research that is happening in the Turfgrass program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Date Set for 2023 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day
04/13/2023
The Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day will take place on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the East Campus Turfgrass Research Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Registration and agenda for the field day will be posted at a later date. For more information and updates on the field day, go to turf.unl.edu/nebraska-turfgrass-field-day.
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Updated Management Calendar for Cool Season Lawns in Eastern Nebraska
04/03/2023
Updated to our turf.unl.edu website is the Cool Season Lawn Calendar for Eastern Nebraska. The information on this calendar is specifically for cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass that are grown in lawns specifically in eastern Nebraska. The duration of the calendar is from April to November and includes guidance for fertilization in newer lawns (less than 20 years old) and older lawns, cultural practices, and pest control.
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