USGA Green Section Record, May 4, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Factors To Consider When Developing A Wetting Agent Program By Paul Jacobs and Addison Barden There is a seemingly endless pipeline of new wetting agents available to help superintendents address various agronomic and playability challenges. Sifting through manufacturer claims to determine which products fit best in your wetting agent program can be difficult to downright overwhelming. Numerous agronomic and environmental factors influence wetting agent performance in turfgrass. Therefore, understanding how wetting agents interact with water and soils under different agronomic and environmental conditions is critical to developing an effective wetting agent program. Read More Multimedia Content Fore The Golfer Video Fore The Golfer Video Superintendents' Secret Agent That Improves Playing Conditions Precision Irrigation On The Golf Course You've probably seen superintendents using moisture meters and hand watering, but there’s another effective tool they frequently use that you've probably never noticed. Find out how superintendents use specialized products called wetting agents to help manage golf course water use and improve playing conditions. The sprinklers used on golf courses are designed to uniformly apply water when Mother Nature doesn’t provide enough moisture for the turf. Superintendents also use specialized tools to monitor and control the amount of water each individual playing surface receives. Learn how precision irrigation benefits your game. Learn More Learn More Green Section Collection: Understanding Wetting Agents These interactive digital collections include additional supporting articles, a photo gallery and videos that provide relevant information on the primary subject. The collections can be viewed online in a user-friendly digital magazine format, saved as a PDF or printed. View Collection Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer Wetting Agents And Winter Injury What Is Localized Dry Spot? Protecting bermudagrass greens from winter injury can be challenging. Discover how researchers at the University of Arkansas are investigating how wetting agents could help protect bermudagrass greens from winter damage. Ever wondered why some patches of grass turn brown? Localized dry spots might be the culprit. Learn more about localized dry spots, their impact on the playing conditions and how superintendents manage this common condition. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region As the baseball season gets underway, it is time for bermudagrass to step up to the plate. These five proactive management strategies will help it avoid striking out during another spring transition in the desert southwest. Unseasonably cool temperatures and a lack of turf growth have prompted uncertainty about how turf will respond to the fast-approaching summer and warmer weather. These management considerations are particularly important. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region It’s hard to believe how quickly the emerald ash borer became established throughout the Central Region and across the U.S. Now, the damage they inflict has become a significant management challenge for golf courses. While there are no perfect turfgrasses, some are better suited for a particular site than others. Before selecting one, it is important to understand the strengths, weaknesses and management implications of different turfgrass varieties.  Read More Read More United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 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) ©2018 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--May-4--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=vX7Q1iPT2Es[5/16/2018 8:55:12 AM] ‌