USGA Green Section Record, February 17, 2017 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Although liquid fertilizers can provide consistent, controlled growth and color, your turf may not be reaching its full potential if granular fertilizers are absent from your fertility program. Northeast Region Applying a nonselective herbicide to dormant bermudagrass is an effective weed-management strategy. Making preemergence herbicide applications will offer another layer of security. Read More Read More Central Region Never assume a relative absence of ice cover equates to happy, healthy putting surfaces come spring. Plenty of extreme temperature swings could cause problems for Poa annua. Southeast Region The weather can change at the drop of a hat, but don’t be quick to assume that the weather is just being used as an excuse when turf conditions decline. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Interested in learning more about the innovative science and technology behind golf course product applications? Check out the Feb. 3, 2017, issue of the USGA Green Section Record for resources all about spraying. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Coming Up Next Issue Looking for surefire ways to improve putting green conditions? Don’t underplay the importance of basic management practices. Regardless of the situations unique to each golf facility, focusing on the fundamentals featured in the March 3, 2017 issue of the USGA Green Section Record will help every golf course produce the best possible putting green conditions. Latest From Course Care USGA Course Consulting Service Spring is just around the corner as golf courses everywhere gear up for another golf season. Keep the USGA in mind as part of your team for all of your agronomic consulting needs. Visit USGA.org for more information, including details about our new Two Half-Day Visit package. GCSAA BMP Planning Guide The GCSAA BMP Planning Guide & Template is now available. This easy-to-use guide, funded in part by the USGA, facilitates the development and implementation of statewide BMP programs. It is available for free in print or as an interactive, online tool through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Learn More Learn More Banks With Interest Ever notice what seems like unkempt plants growing along the edge of ponds and creeks? The tall vegetation is not the result of a complacent maintenance staff, rather it’s an important part of improving water quality and providing valuable wildlife habitat. Learn more about the environmental benefits provided by the plant life around water features. Hummel Receives USGA Green Section Award Dr. Norman Hummel, a veteran of more than 40 years in the turfgrass industry, received the Green Section Award at the USGA Service Awards on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. "I was totally surprised and a bit dumbfounded when I got the call," said Hummel, "receiving this award is an honor and I am humbled, especially when you look at the list of past recipients." Read More Watch Now Golf Industry Show 2017 Thanks for checking in at our Golf Industry Show booth. We enjoyed seeing familiar faces and having a chance to network with everyone. Follow the link below to learn how the United States Golf Association helps golf facilities improve playing conditions and become more economically and environmentally sustainable. Learn More United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Far Hills, NJ 07931 908.234.2300 Contact Us Stay Connected with the USGA Important Links USGA Privacy Policy USGA Green Section Home Page USGA Staff Contact Information Course Consulting Service Information USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online (TERO) ©2017 by United States Golf Association® Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications USGA Green Section publications are made available through the courtesy of the United States Golf Association (USGA®). The reuse of these materials is authorized only if the following conditions are met in their entirety. This policy applies to all Green Section publications, including articles, videos, presentations, and webcasts. 1) Adherence to all components of our Conditions for Reuse policy. 2) Inclusion of the appropriate Reprint Permission Language. 3) Notification of your Intent To Reprint Content. The USGA Green Section Record (ISSN 2156-5813) is published twice monthly via electronic mail by the United States Golf Association®. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--February-17--2017.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=c976WcRDYL8[2/17/2017 12:56:03 PM]