AUGUST 1982 'a** 4&É- .GOLF COURSE SUPT. A I f ASSOCIATION JB M I C H I G A N 112» -:T ■;& if ; C Ica ¡L# S Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association TOUGH NEW BATTERY Tough, because the Superior Battery has what it takes to get your golf cars through long tough days. And long tough seasons. Our deep cycle design helps assure that strong, continuous power will be delivered to the motor. To make And when you put us in service, you get the added benefit of dealing with a company that manufactures its batteries right here in Michigan. A company that s just a phone call aw ay. A company that s on^ interested in making one kind of battery. A golf car battery. AND WE’RE MADE RIGHT HERE IN MICHIGAN. SUPERIOR BATTERY 49600/Martin Drive/ Wvcom/Michigan/48096/624-0724 TURF TRHCKSTER SYSTEM. Because the flexibility of the Cushman Turf-Care System saves you time and money. Here’s how! 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M ille r G aerden & E q u ip m e n t O xford P e a t C om pany R a in -B ird S a le s , In c . O.M. S c o tt 8t Son, In c . Wm. F . S e ll & Son, In c - S p rin k le r Irrig a tio n S u p ply C o. S up erior B a tte ry T e rm in a l S ales C o rp o ra tio n T ire W h o le s a le rs , In c . T u rfg ra s s , In c . T u rf S u p p lie s , In c . W ilk ie T u rf E q u ip m e n t D iv is io n , In c. W etting Agents & their rote in Water Conservation today By Robert A. Moore President, Aquatrols Corp. of America New Jersey A few years ago, we were all shocked, and made well aware of our depen­ dency on oil - particularly foreign oil - and we have been talking about “An Energy Crisis” ever since. It is my firm belief that our next national crisis will be “A Water Crisis.” As an example, at the Oaklahoma Turf Conference, in December 1978, Dr. Huffine recalled a comment by Marv Ferguson, that if this nation ever has another Civil War, it will be fought over water. I don’t believe we’ll run out of water! But I do believe we must stop wasting water. We must learn to use water efficiently. Some areas of our country are now very aware of the necessity to conserve water, and have started vari­ ous programs. Most of these programs require registering and reporting the quantity of water used, either monthly, quarterly or yearly. Very few areas are actually restricting water use except in cases of extreme drought or water shortages. We have all read about these checks - and in come years, have experienced such regulation. The present requirements for registra­ tion and monitoring of water-use, pro­ vide the mechanism for future plan­ ning and future restrictions, if and when they are needed. Take note of how many conferences in recent yeas are placing an increasing emphasis on water. When our company started twenty-five years ago, very few con­ ference programs considered water at all. Today’s increased awareness of potential limited water resources is sharpening our senses on ways to more economically use water - ways to make water more efficient. One enormously useful tool to make water more efficient, that has gained recognition in the last few years, is the use of soil wetting agents. Before we discuss their place in water conserva­ tion and improved plant growth, let’s take a quick look at the vital role of water in plant growth and turf main­ tenance; and at some of the character­ istics of water that can lead to prob­ lems. Bob Kneebone, has pointed out that water is essential for every func­ tion within the plant - for photosynthe­ sis, for cooling, for growth, for turgor and for root development. It is used as a solvent, as a reagent, and as a nutrient - in fact the largest nutrient used by a plant. Water is also involved in every maintenance practice in your operations - fertilizing, pesticide treat­ ments, mowing, aerifying - it even Continued on P age 9 No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE’« « Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORP 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 (S E E A L S O P A G E 14) P reventative, C urative Program s H a lt Spread of P ytlm im B ligkt minimum of 40 degrees F. to a max­ imum of 100 degrees F.” Free water, which stimulates spore germination and mycelia growth, can result from rain, irrigation, fog, dew or leaf exudates. High humidity slows the rate of evaporation and allows free water to remain on the plant surface longer. “The splashing action of raindrops and irrigation water, early morning mowing of greens and foot traffic can increase sport movement,” Cutting caution. “Waterlogged soils also are conducive to Pythium blight development.” He notes that the movement of excess surface water across an infected turf­ grass area can transport spres to unin­ fected areas and the drainage pattern of a green often influences the spread Continued on Page 17 Golf enthusiasts are out in full force during the summer. Unless you plan ahead to avoid it, Pythium blight could join them as an unwelcome companion on your greens. A water fungus mold, Pythium blight attacks the crown and root area before growing on and over the turfgrass sur­ face. Water-soaked leaves with small, light-brown, irregular spots and streaks signal a Pythium blight infection. “This disease develops rapidly when the maximum daily temperature is 86 degrees F. or higher followed by 15 or more consecutive hours with 90 per­ cent relative humidity or above while night temperature remains at 68 degrees F. or warmer,” explains Todd Cutting, TUCO agricultural chemical technical extension field representa­ tive. “Fungal growth can occur from a ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? 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Most properties of water are bene­ ficial, but two in particular, sufrace tension and the moisture tension in the soil, can be obstacles leading to in­ efficient water use, and turf losses. If we investigate the relationship be­ tween these moisture-tensions, turf losses and water uses, we see a definite pattern. Plain water has a lot of tension and hang-ups that can cause soil-water problems, one obvious example is low infiltration rates and puddling. i Puddling leads to run-off, and evapor­ ative loss of water. One U.S.D.A. sur­ vey in the plains states, indicated that less than 20% of the natural rainfall actually becomes root-zone moisture - the water being lost by run-off and evaporation. Without water in the root- zone plants can’t function. Plain water with its high tensions, moves slowly in : fine textured soils. Though not alway sa loss of water, this another inefficient use, since turf can’t utilize water from a saturated soil with poor areation. Diseases such as root rots, pythium, and other water-molds, as well as algeas increase under these conditions, weaken the turf, add to the inefficient use of water, and many times result in turf losses. On the other hand, in the coarse tex­ ture soils, which have been enjoying great popularity for the past few years, the high tensions of plain water create different problems. Water tends to channel and not wet the soil profile uniformly. These soils can be droughty requiring greater amounts of water. In addition, the sandy type soils have been shown to produce a hard-to-wet . condition referred to as localized dry- spots. These areas literally repell water, resulting in wilting and turfgrass losses. Repellent areas require special hand labor and extra waterings to try to ; save the turf - and that can cost you money! Thatch can also inhibit the , movement of plain water, conse­ quently, the movement of nutrients and other chemicals, particularly soil insecticides, are limited, weakening the grass and resulting in turf losses. As we review these problems that can lead to turf losses, we note that they can be classified as WATER problems - not SOIL problems. In each case there was too much water or too little water. And yet the approach to solving the situation has historically been aeri­ fying and soil renovation. Through the soil condition is involved, the main cause of the turflosses outlined has been the high tensions of plain water. It is essential for the growth of healthy plants and for the conservation of water that certain compensations be made to promote a more efficient and wise use of water. As mentioned earlier, the use of soil wetting agents to change water by lowering its tensions is rapidly gaining recognition for the purpose of “Making Water Better.” Under low-tension- water conditions, water percolates faster. Puddling is reduced. Run-off and evaporation losses are reduced oreliminated. University data using tensiometers indicated a reduction of 30 to 50% reduction in salts introduced when using high salt content water - an important factor in these western states. Erosion losses were reduced by 65% in these same tests - which were under the severe conditions of 6 inches per hour on a 30% slope. All this simply using a wetting agent to compensate for water’s few negative character­ istics.A statement that has often been heard is that we can’t do anything about the problem of water penetration in areas of high traffic - highcompaction. The remedies discussed re usually aerifi- remedies discussed are usually aerifi­ cation soil renovation or paving. No thought is ever given to the WATER. \vV 3IL TREiATED REATE 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Percent water penetration in inches of untreated versus treated soil Continued on Page 11 9 R A K E O V A C RENOVATES TURF AND VACUUMS IT CLEAN IT'S QUICK AND CLEAN: special renovator reel has 30 blades that slice a 58%" swath. Renovates large areas in a short time, and the vacuum picks up the pieces. Greater capacity makes more frequent treatment prac­ tical-leading to healthier, more beautiful turf. SHOCK-ABSORBING blades, pivoted to reduce damage, swing into action as reel rotates. Renovator reel is an accessory to the basic machine, and is interchangeable with rake (see below) or sweeper reel (next page). Reels raise for high-speed transport. RAKES TURF AND VACUUMS IT CLEAN IS bp» «nçiao <á**»«s íSssá «TUÎ it ROTARY RAKE has 564 nylon fingers that gently lift litter off the turf, whip it into the. vacuum stream that carries it into the hopper. Heavy rubber skirt, forward of reel, hugs ground to make vacuum even more powerful. Teeth will not mar bronze or stone markers. RPM OF REEL is constantly coordinated to forward speed of unit—which is easily drawn by utility vehicle, tractor or light truck. Two 6-ply hi-flotation 11x15 tires make Rake-O-Vac light on its feet: only 6 lbs. psi empty, 14.5 lbs. psi carrying a ton of litter. *ÍW«rM a iz z iti Sistìtibìite« !38w Ùsrw<$u>ut b&p&s*. WILKIE Turf Equipment Division, Inc. P.O. Box 749 • 1050 Opdyke R oad • Pontiac • M ichigan • 4 8 0 5 6 • 3 1 3 /3 7 3 -8 8 0 0 TORO 10 WETTING AGENTS, Cont. Improved infiltration and percolation means better drainage and aeration - without rebuilding! The better drain­ age and aeration obtained in a wetting agent treated soil improves rooting - improved water movement reduces disease potential - and the overall efficiency of water and nutrient utiliza­ tion is increased. This healthier turf, is also more efficient in using water as shown by Kauffman’s data from Michigan State which indicated a sig­ nificantly lower water-use-rate for Merion Kentucky bluegrass growing in a wetting agent treated soil - an 11 to 14% reduction. Harry Muesel’s work at Yale Univer­ sity with Aqua-GRO, showed that the turf grown with the wetting agent had a more compact cellular structive, a heavier cutin layer, and increased cell wall thickness - a definite change in the physiological structure of the turfgrass blades and roots. These changes con­ tribute to disease, winter injury, traffic and wilt­ ing - a lower water use rate with a water improved resistance to “Made Better.” These are real changes that have resulted from the better availability of rootzone moisture and the lower energy of that water. Stress areas that develop as localized dry spots requiring extra labor and waterings can now be eliminated. Beard and Rieke’s data from Michigan State clearly shows that wetting agents are the most effective correction in eliminating the damage from these localized spots; more effective than aerifying or slicing alone. The best overall results can be obtained with combined coring and wetting agents use. Water will quickly and uniformly move through a treated thatch and water repellent soil layer thus elimin­ ating the necessity for extra hand­ watering and labor. I would like to emphasize a point made by Beard and Rieke - “All wetting agents are not alike.” In fact, 80% of the commercially sold materials that they tested did not work better than plain water! You must use a scien­ tifically blended material to be assured Continued on P a g e 13 FOR ALL YOUR IRRIGATION NEEDS YOUR FULL STOCK FULL SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR JIM VINCE AUSTIN M ILLER PETE ASARO S P R IN K L E R IR R IG A T IO N S U P P L Y CO. 1312 N. 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Approved label use includes rates of 1.3 to 4 fluid oz. of Banol in 2-5 gal. of water per 1,000 sq. ft. as a preventative treatment when weather conditions favor development of Pythium blight. A repeat application may be made in 7- 21 days if weather conditions remain favorable for disease development. According to researchers, disease de­ velopment appears most favorable when the maximum daily temperature is 86 degrees F. or higher followed by 15 or more consecutive hours with relative humidity at 90 percent and above while night temperature remains 68 degrees F. or warmer. Under the Environmental Use Permit the effectiveness of Banol in control­ ling Pythium blight was evaluated in over 400 golf courses in 26 states. The majority of superintendents used Banol as a preventative treatment when weather conditions favored disease development. Where low to medium disease levels did occur, 97 percent of the golf course superintendents re­ ported effective control when Banol was applied at a rate of 1.3 to 2 fluid oz. per 1,000 sp. ft. At higher disease levels, effective control was obtained at application rates up to 4 fluid oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. Laboratory and field research indicate that Banol provides residual protec­ tion against this turfgrass disease, which can damage turfgrass within 24 hours when evnironmental conditions for disease development are favorable. Effective disease control for 21 days or Continued on Page 18 is an organization here Dear Members of the Michigan Border Cities: There in Michigan that you may not be aware of, but one which has had far reaching effects on the way you manage your golf course. The same organization which establishes and maintains turf grass research and eductional funds in addition to promoting and advancing the interests of its membership when­ ever and wherever necessary. The organization is called The Michigan Turf grass Foundation (MTF). The Foundation is by definition a coopera­ tive turf grass research and educational association of golf clubs, lawn care industry, park boards and virtually every other industry that deals with turfgrass as vital to its existance, in­ cluding equipment dealers interested in developing new turfgrasses and better ways to maintain them. For the Golf Course Superintendent however, there is much more to MTF than the definition would imply. It is a means by which you are represented in government on important issues such as restricted use of fertilizers and pest­ icide controls. It is an organization which, since its inception in 1954, has donated $100,000 to research sup­ porting turfgrass and other related studies. The findings of these studies have had far reaching effects on every aspect of turfgrass management, and chances are that these findings directly influence the methods you use to man­ age your own golf course. On eof the most important aspects of this Foun­ dation is an extension service which provides money for transportation and expenses of Michigan State University (MSU) personnel while they visit turf­ grass problems, even in emergency situations if the need should arise. Lastly, it is a way to keep in contact with others in your profession. Each year in January MTF in cooperation with MSU holds a two day conference to present the latest findings on turf­ grass management and other important related topics. This conference is something that everyone in our field should be a part of. The development, testing and evalu- Continued N ext P age 15 Serving you better \Vv / V v / . - J With Q U A LIT Y ------- MALLINCKRODT LEWIS FORE PAR CLEARY COUNTRY CLUB CHICOPEE Upjohn FOX VALLEY Chipco d i a m o n d s h a m r o c k Yankee c y c l o n e PBI Gordon Aquatrols Turfgrass Products PanaSea SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN 48178 Phon# Afeo 313 437 1427 GENE JOHANNINGSMEIER CARL SCHWARTZKOPF RESIGNS USGA POSITION Carl H. Schwartzkopf, Director of the Northeastern Region of the United States Golf Association’s Green Sec­ tion staff, has resigned his position. William H. Bengeyfield, National Dir­ ector of the Green Section, accepted Schwartzkopf s resignation, effective June 1. Schwartzkopf has decided to pursue other opportunities in his home state of Michigan. Schwartzkopf joined the USGA Green Section staff in 1971 and served in varied capacities before becoming Director of the Northeastern Region and Assistant National Director in 1980. He held both posts until Sep­ tember, 1981. James T. Snow, formerly Senior Agronomist of the Northeastern Region, has been named Director of the North­ eastern Region, succeeding Schwartz- fopf. Snow will assume his new duties immediately. Snow joined the USGA Green Section staff in 1976. He was graduated from Cornell University in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Hort­ iculture and later received a master’s degree in the same subject from Cornell in 1976. L E T T E R , Cont. ation of better turfgrasses and methods of maintenance have common and obvious interests for everyone in the turf grass industry. Providing better facilities for the enjoyment of recre­ ational activities, such as, golf, is just one of the important achievments of the foundation. Through the cooperative participation of many golf clubs and other turf oriented industries sufficient funds have been raised to do important and necessary research in our chosen field. We ould welcome and appreciate your entry as a member into this organ­ ization that has done so much good for all of us. Please help us to help our­ selves. Sincerely, Mike Edgerton Director Michigan Turfgrass Foundation M-BCGCSA 16 If you have changed your address, please let us know so we can keep our addressing plates up to date. Present Address: N A M E A D D R E S S C I T Y S T A T E Z I P Fill In New Address: N A M E A D D R E S S C I T Y S T A T E Z I P Mail this form to: A PATCH OF GREEN 31823 Utica Road Fraser, Michigan 48026 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313)291-1200 DON’T EVEN OF BUYING....................... GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES WITHOUT CALLING 29T1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 690 0 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 PYTHIUM BLIGHT, Cont. of Pythium blight. “If you’ve experienced Pythium blight on your course in the past, chances are good that it will happen again when the right weather conditions are present,” Cutting advises. “But you can beat this problem before it shows up by using a program combining good management practices with timely fungicide appli­ cations.” Cutting suggests the following steps to ward off Pythium blight: 1) Identify greens and fairways with past histories of Pythium blight infec­ tions. Analyze management practices to uncover possible waknesses in the following areas: drainage, removal of clippings, thatch control, fertility and fungicide treatments. “Adequate drainage promotes the de­ velopment of deep root systems and healthy, vigorous turf that is less sus­ ceptible to infection from fungi,” says Cutting. Because damp turf facilitates fungi activity, he recommends irrigat­ ing to a depth of six inches or more, but less frequently. Increased disease development also occurs when clippings are allowed to remain on turf after mowing and thatch levels are thick. “Prompt removal of clippings and maintaining thatch levels at less than a half inch in thickness discourage activity,” notes Cutting. Turfgrasses receiving proper amounts of essential nutrients are more disease resistant. High levels of calcium and potassium tend to reduce the sus­ ceptibility of turfgrasses to Pythium blight. “Regular applications of fungicides are an economical way to control Pythium blight,” says Cutting. He recommends using a systemic fungicide such as Banol, in a preventative program. Un­ like contact fungicides which can be washed off, systemic fungicides are readily absorbed by both plant roots and foilage. 2) Determine areas of potential infec­ tion by studying past history and temperature/humidity levels. 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PYTH IU M B L IG H T , Cont. depending on weather conditions and disease pressure. “Three applications of a systemic fun-1 gicide will generally suffice, and may! cost nearly one-third less than the curative program,” says Cutting. “Re-| search has shown, for instance, that! Banol’s residual activity extends up to 21-28 days.” 3) If Pythium blight infection has al­ ready started, a curative program is recommended. “Higher application rates of fungicide can stop the infection) and prevent further spreading,” notes Cutting. “Furthermore, if Pythium is active but visual sysmptoms are not present, the one day “kick-back” activity of a sys­ temic fungicide like Banol can stop disease activity, so visual sysmptoms will not develop. “Golf course superintendents can avoid tarnished turf and keep golfers happy by combining proper manage­ ment practices and regular fungicide applications in their total disease pre­ vention program.” Don’t be TRAPPED... 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