Signs of Spring in Chicago, Soil Temperature Over 50s, and Bentgrass Variety ResearchThe third week of April brings a few early signs of spring, though the spring season is not yet in full swing. Air temperatures have been…4h ago4h ago
Feels like March! Cool and Wet, New Chicago Pests, and CDGA Turf LibraryOne step forward, two steps back? That has happened so far in April. Currently temperatures are more like March and this can create…Apr 9Apr 9
April Showers! Winter Recap, Few Issues, and Tenacity Research UpdateThis winter was a cold ride temperature-wise. Or was it? Here’s how the Illinois State Climatologist summed up our January to February in…Apr 4Apr 4
Fall! Rain Returns, Dollar Spot Pounces, Fairway Fairy Ring, White Grubs, and Newest Moss ResearchSep 27, 2024Sep 27, 2024
Summer in Sept! Increasing Drought Stress, Consistently Hot, and an Illinois Native Prairie DemoSep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2024
Drought Returns! Dry, ABW Again, White Grubs, Armyworms, and Tenacity ResearchWho knows a good rain dance? The plan to wait, or to ask nicely is now over. This week, cool season turfgrass in the urban landscape and in…Sep 13, 2024Sep 13, 2024
Cool Weather Coming! Dollar Spot Surges, Golfers Delight (Dry) and Bentgrass Variety ResearchSep 6, 2024Sep 6, 2024
Dry Weather! 1st Grub Damage, Summer Patch, Fairway Fairy Ring, and Warm Season Turfgrass ResearchIt’s always about the weather — especially true if you are an outdoor enthusiast. Count me in. That forecast did not disappoint, it was a…Aug 23, 2024Aug 23, 2024