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D i l l C o m p a n y H u g g e tt Sod F a rm , Inc. L a k e s h o r e E q u ip m e n t <£ S u p p ly Co. L a w n E q u ip m e n t C o rp o ra tio n L e b a n o n / A g r ic o L o f t s P e d ig r e e d Seed, Inc. W.F. M i l l e r G arden Com p any M i l l e r S p r in k lin g S ystem s O.M. S c o tt & Sons Com p any S p rin k le r Ir r ig a t io n S u p p ly (S is c o ) T e rm in a l S a le s C o rp o ra tio n T u rfg r a s s , Inc. T u r f S u p p lie s , Inc. USS A g r i- C h e m ic a ls W ilk ie T u r f E q u ip m e n t Com p any 3 Some answers on certification of pesticide applicators Certification of applicators who use pesticides designated for “ restricted” use is required by the Federal Insecti­ cide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended by of 1947 Congress in 1972. The Act requires that the entire program be fully opera­ tive by October 1976. Many States are now developing certification following standards proposed by the U.S. En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA). programs f o l l o w i n g questions and answers give a brief overview of the program. For details, certification consult the amended FIFRA and official regulations. What is the purpose of certifying pesticide applicators? The to handle the public, or Certification programs are designed to ensure that users have the compe­ tence r e s t r i c t e d - u s e pesticides without causing danger to t h e m s e l v e s , the environment. The certification programs will also allow continued use of certain products that might otherwise have to be withdrawn from the market because of potential danger to people - or the environment - if these chemicals were to be used by the general public. Will everyone who uses any pesticide have to be certified? No. Pesticides will be classified for “ general” or “ restricted” use. Those classified for “ general” use may be applied by the general public without further restrictions other than those specified on the lable. Persons using these products do not need the special competence required for the use of restricted pesticides. 4 What are restricted-use pesticides? injury even when Pesticide products classified for those that restricted use will be require controls in addition to label instructions, because they may have unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or cause to the applicator, in accordance with directions for use, warnings and cautions or when used in accordance with a widespread or commonly recognized practice. These compounds will generally be available only to certified applicators. How can a person become a certified applicator? applied that apply certify States will applicators using tests based on Federal standards the applicator is to determine competent to the materials without endangering the environment, himself, or the public. State standards must conform and be at least equal to those set by EPA. Details of the standards and tests will vary depending on the use involved. However, there will be two types of certified appli­ cators. What are the two types? One is a private applicator (a farmer, rancher, etc.) who applies or supervises the application of restricted pesticides for the production of agri­ cultural commodities on property he or his employer owns or rents, or, as an exchange services, on another private applicator’s property. of The other type is the commercial applicator who applies or supervises the application of restricted pesticides for any purpose or on any property Continued on Page 6 inselmeBourassa,golf course nner In Canada, talks about )arcyh Kentucky Bluegrass. . . U.S. Plant Patent # 3 1 8 6 Dwarf Variety We used b a r d 'h on all our tees and fairways when we built our front nine holes. And b a r c ^ h perform ed so well that w e're using It for the back nine too!" 'khour cold climate and short ling season, it’s important to fct a grass that’ll come up t. We planted a Baron Ken- *y Bluegrass mixture on all ( tees and fairways and only t month after seeding, I saw in everywhere.” ‘‘Baron comes up fast. We seeded the course in late August 1973. The fairways were ready for play by May 1974. We could nave opened the course then except the greens weren’t ready until mid-June.” ‘‘And Baron stays green until the first snowfalL Last winter was bad . . .lots of rain and thick ice. But as soon as the ice and snow were gone, Baron came up green and beautiful. We didn’t nave any winter kill. 1 told my neighbors they should have overseeded with Baron this fall.” “We usually cut to 1-1/4 and Baron stays green an nice. We found this to b even when we cut to 3/4 We didn’t have any pro with diseases, not a single And here's what Jean Pierre Masse land scape contractor and turf consultant lor the golf course has to say about b a r d “There’s no question that Baron can adapt itself to in growing conditions. All this land was woods before we through with a bulldozer. See this sand? T hat’s w hat’s und top layer of soil in the fairways. This soil is extremely s very acidic and obviously very porous. But regardless, did a fine jo b .” There’s not much more we can add except that L< Pedigreed Seed Company or any authorized distribi is nearby wherever you grow quality turf. time Bourassa is the owner of Les Vieilles Forges Club lolf, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. lPierre Masse is a turf consultant and landscape contractor lMasse & Fils Co., Cap de la Madeleine, Quebec, Canada. EH L O F T S Lofts Pedigreed Seed, In Bound Brook, N.J. 08805/(201) 356- lofts/New England EBeck Road iflington, Mass. 0 2 174 tall collect (617) 64 8 -7 5 5 0 Chanderlin Seed Co. Div. o f Lofts Pedigreed Seed, Inc. Bound Brook, N. J. 08805 Call collect (201) 356-8702 Great Western Seed Co. P.O. Box 387 Albany, Oregon 97321 Call collect (503) 926-2636 Loft Kellogg Seed Co. 322 E. Florida St. Milwaukee, Wis. 53201 Call collect (414)276-0373 Oseco Limited P.O. Box 219, Bramp Ontario, Canada Call collect (416) 457 Also available from Lofts: Manhattan Perennial Ryegrass •Y o rk to w n * Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass • Jamestown Chewings Fescue# Kingst VelvetBentgrass# Exeter Colonial Bentgrass#Majestic Kentucky Bluegrass (P-84) To be marketed soon: Ram 1 Kentucky Bluegrass#Georget In addition, all of the following well-known varieties of certified turf seeds are available from Lofts: Fylking Kenti Kentucky Bluegrass BluegrassePennfine Perennial Ryegrass#Merion Kentucky Bluegrass#Nugqet Kentucky Bluegrass#Penncross Bentgrass#Pennstar Kenti > Bluegrass eHighlight Chewings Fescue # K oket Chewings Fescue#Sydsport Kentucky Bluegrass ♦Protection applied for under the U .S . Plant Variety Protection Act___________________ I CHIPCO the most effective arsenal ever assembled to protect your turf □ Chipco Spot Kleen □ Chipco Microgreen Liquid □ Chipco Turf Herbicide“D” □ Chipco Spreader Activator □ Chipco Thiram 75 □ Chipco Crab Kleen □ Chipco Turf Herbicide MCPP □ Chipco Buctril □ Chipco Turf Kleen RHODIA INCORPORATED AGRICULTURAL DIVISION Somerset, New Jersey 08873 6 Pesticide Certification Cont. other than as provided by the definition of “ private applicator.” Each commer-/ cial applicator will be certified in one | or more use categories and then may use pesticides for any purpose allowed - by label within the category or categories for which he is certified. What are the categories for commercial applicators? the The regulations establish ten ( categories based on occupation: (1) agricultural pest control; forest pest control; (2) ornamental and turf pest control; (3) seed treatment; (4) aquatic pest control; (5) (6) right-of-way pest control; industrial, (7) tural, control; public health pest control; (8) (9) regulatory pest control; and (10) demonstration and research. Can states have other categories or subcategories? and health^elated pest institutional, struc- > Yes, a State may designate such subcategories as it deems necessary within the ten major categories. With the EPA Administrator’s approval, States may establish additional major categories to meet their needs. A State may also delete any category that is not needed in that State. How will the certification program be administered? Applicator certification is primarily a State responsibility. State authorities will develop plans based on Federal standards, and those plans must then be approved by EPA. I n s o f a r as possible, EPA will assist States in organizing their certification plans, but the Agency does not plan to develop a Federal certification pro­ gram. Will certification be required for everyone who applies a restricted pesticide? No. Non-certified persons who are competent may apply restricted pesti- Continued on Next Page ' N. Michigan Turf Managers Association News The July issue of A Patch of Green will not have reached you in time to announce the July 10th meeting of the Northern Michigan Turf Managers As- I certified c o m m e r c i a l Certified Pesticide Certification Cont. cides under the direct supervision of or private applicators. applicators supervising personnel must demonstrate knowledge of Federal and State supervisory requirements. When will certification requirements become effective? non-certified State certification programs are now being formulated. States that plan to | certify applicators must have approved N programs in effect by October, 1976. Where can a person get additional information on certification? There are several cources. Contact your State or local pesticide regulatory } officials for more details. They may be located in the State Department of Agriculture, of * Natural Resources, State Environmen­ tal Office, or similar agencies. Also, you may contact any of EPA’s ten Regional Offices across the country, or write to the Environmental Protec­ tion Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460 State Department sociation. We hope most of you were able to attend the meeting at Valley View Golf Club in Shepard, Michigan where David Moore is Superintendent, and do your share in supporting GCSAA turf student scholarships. The next meeting of the NMTMA will be held at Burning Oak Golf Club on August 21st, and will be hosted by Leon Powell. Wednesday, September 10th, Ferris State College will be the location of our meeting. Fred Powell, one of our fine Directors is the host Superinten­ dent. We d n e s da y, October 8th, Mi c ha wy e Hills, Gaylord, with G.C.S.A.A. member Fred Miller as host Superintendent. Mark both of these dates on your calendar and further details will be forthcoming in later announcements. I New OSHA Regulations I According to a recent announcement from OSHA, any tractor over 20 HP used for agricultural purposes built after October 25, 1976 will require a roll bar and seat belts. Apparently there are no retroactive provisions in the new regulations. No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE^ti Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 7 It seems every year around this time, everyone’s saying “ that sure was a strange spring we had this year.” The fact is, I don’t think I’ve ever really seen a “ normal” Spring. At any rate, the leaf spot damage was relatively minor in the early part of the growing season, save for a few isolated cases. At this writing there are signs of Dollar Spot creeping into the southern area of the state. Again this year, back by popular demand, the poa annua went to seed the last few weeks in May. The seeding did seem extremely heavy this year however and a few courses reported they thought they saw Don Lafond snowmobiling down their fairways by the light of the moon. Detroit Golf Club played host to the Michigan Medal Play Tournament toward the end of May and Orchard Lake Country Club was the site of the U.S. Open Qualifier during the first week in June. Both these golf courses were in excellent playing condition and from the remarks of the players, both Clem and Jim owe themselves a pat on the back. When this issue goes to press, I’m not sure what the situation will be, but at the present time the trout are biting like crazy at Knollwood Country Club. Craig says to give him a call if you’d like to “ wet a line.” is It’s too, true to be It’s true the South course at Oakland Hills is one of the finest layouts in the country. that an out­ standing golf course cannot draw a major championship on its merit alone* The course has in excellent shape all the time and when the pres- 1 sure is on and tournament time draws l it has to be even better. Ted near, Woehrle the golf course superin­ tendent at Oakland Hills and he is one of the main reasons for the U.S.G.A. wanting to hold the PGA Champion­ ship there. Congratulations Ted for your consistently flawless efforts. If there’s something in this column you didn’t like or if there is something you would like to see in it, drop me a line. Send your suggestions to: Frank Green, Box 111, Birmingham, Michigan * 48012. HUGGETT SOD FARM, Inc. v/vA/v/v/ Wholesale Growers of jU U U U a QUALITY LAWN TURF N U G G E T +11 K E N T U C K Y B L E N D H U G G E T T ’S SH A D E MIX W AR R E N ’S A - 3 4 W AR R E N ’S A - 2 0 B E N T GRASS SOD 4 1 1 4 E. M A R L E T T E (517) 635-7482 M A R L E T T E , M I C H . 4 84 53 8 Add ®NEMACUR to the growing line of high-performance Chemagro pesticides that help keep your turf in top playing condition N E M A C U R 15% G ranular is a fast-acting nem aticide that provides m onths of residual con trol of all m ajor tu rf nematodes. R equires no injectio n —apply w ith a granular applicator and w ater in. ®DYRENE fungicide. DYRENE controls do lla r spot, plus all Helm in thosp orium disea ses— m elting out, leaf blight, leaf spot. Also con trols cop per spot, stem rust, brow n patch and snow mold. Its small cost offsets the big cost of repairing after disease gets started. ®DEXON fungicide. Stops Pythium. This non-m ercurial fu n gicide is also extrem e ly e ffe c tiv e in preventive program s to control co tto n y blight. It’s com patible w ith other tu rf pesticides. that makes tu rf unplayable fo r w eeks during spring and sum m er. Easily applied w ith any convention al granular insecticide applicator. Thorough w atering leaches insecticid e into root zone fo r m axim um control. ®DYLOX insecticide. The fast-acting selective insecticide gives quick clean-up of sod w ebw orm s. Dissolves readily in w ater fo r application w ith any type of spray equipm ent. ®BAYGON insecticide. A carbam ate in secticid e that controls tu rf insects, includ ing many species resistant to ch lorinate d hydrocarbon and organophosphate insecticides. Safe to B erm uda, zoysia, rye, clover, colonial bentgrass and oth er com m on varieties w hen used as directed. For great tu rf that gives you r golfers great shooting, order these C hem agro tu rf pesticides from you r chem ical distributor. C hem agro A g ricultu ral Division, Mobay C hem ical C orporation, Box 4913, Kansas City, M issouri 64120. 7559B RESPONSEability to you and nature ®DASANIT nematicide/insecticide. Broadcast D A SA N IT 15% G ranular fo r con trol of m icroscopic “e e l-w o rm ” nem atodes that destroy tu rf root system s, cause grass seedlings to w ith e r and die. R equires no injectio n H T H E H GROWING UNEFOR FINE TURF How to cure the causes of Soil Compaction by TO M M A SC A R O , West Point Products Corporation correct Soil supports plant life. To support healthy plants, it must be of good “ tilth,” containing the correct mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles, plus the these particles for good structure. Soils of good structure must be maintained in top condition by proper feeding, and an adequate supply of water and air are needed. arrangement of type and Grass plants must be supported by deep, well-developed root systems to remain healthy and resist wear, and these develop only in soils of good structure. But soils deteriorate and become poor and compacted through use and misuse. When compaction occurs, air and water movement is restricted, fertilizers cannot penetrate into the soil, and roots struggle for survival at the soil’s surface. The top-growth gradually weakens; the plant becomes subject to disease. It is unable to survive periods of drought or excessive heat. It cannot stand the constant pounding of human feet and the wear and tear of maintenance machinery. Maintaining any kind of in is grass cover under becomes difficult and expensive. these conditions What structure is soil compaction? Soil of good is comprised of a variety of particle sizes, with many spaces between these particles. These are called “ pore spaces.” The exis­ tence of these pore spaces is a key factor, roots do not grow in the soil, they grow these “ pore spaces” between the soil particles. Water, air and food travel through the soil by way these spaces. When soil particles are pressed into plate-like particles, the number and size of the pore reduced, and the “ passage-ways” are sealed to the movement of vital materials. Then the soil is “ compacted.” t o g e t h e r spaces Compaction indicates its presence in many ways - shallow root systems, the presence of knotwood and clover, the development of algae and black scum, puddles, dry spots, and just plain hard soil. If any, or all, of these visual symptoms are present, a profile sample of the soil should be taken. 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TORO - DISTRIBUTED BY - WILKIE TURF E q u ip m e n t C o m p any 1050 O P D Y K E R O A D P O N T IA C , M IC H . 48057 (313) 373-8800 FORE-PAR MANUFACTURING CHICOPEE MANUFACTURING CO. 3M ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS AGRICO FER T ILIZ ER S FOX V A LLEY MARKING SYSTEMS E. I. DUPONT ACTI-DIONE PRODUCTS VELSICO L CHEMICALS CONTAINER DEVELOPMENT CYCLONE SEED ER COMPANY MALLINCKRODT CHEMICALS TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? Fill in the questionaire below and mail to: BOB HOPE The Lochmoor Club 20740 Matter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. 48236 Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 NAME O F IN T E R E S T E D PERSO N D A TE . MAILING A D D R ESS. C IT Y ________________ Or you may contact the next golf course supplier who calls on you and give S T A T E . Z IP . him the information needed for application. 12 Soil Compaction Cont. layers In the soil sample look for these indications of poor soil structure - the presence of one type of soil, such as clay; or pockets of improperly mixed materials, or parallel tf dif­ ferent materials. Any of these indications of poor structure are directly related to the presence of compaction. If any of them exist, root penetration, in addition to the movement of water, is stunted. When this happens, soil particles are easily pressed together, pore space and size the soil compacts. is reduced, and Compaction may result from ordinary use of the area by golfers, or main­ tenance men. Other contributing causes of compaction may not be so readily discernible. Poor drainage is high on the list. When soil is saturated for lcng periods of time, air movement is retarded because it cannot pass through water. Without water, plants is die, despite a plentiful supply of water. Also, water the lubricant that assists the compacting forces. color. The blue cola* Poor drainage will also show up in the soil sample. Look fa* a blue or mottled is caused by the chemical change in the iron soil. Without oxygen, the ferrous form of the iron is changed to the ferric form, and blue color results. content of If excess water is present, look for the these probable causes: -poor sub. -poor sub-surface drainage -seepage -poor surface drainage Sub-surface drainage is an important that should be considered element when is planned. To rectify errors after building the course is an expensive proposition. construction Seepage is a compaction problem frequently overlooked. It occurs when Continued on Next Page IRRIGATION CHECKLIST v v V V V V V AUTOMATIC VALVE-CONTROLS POP-UP SPRINKLERS PVC PIPE FITTING PUMPS REPAIR SLEEVES - PARTS J-M - MOODY - GRISWOLD - THOMPSON - SAFE-T-LAWN COMPLETE DESIGN SERVICE ) SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SUPPLY COMPANY DIVISION OF A. J. MILLER, INC. 50 YEARS OF SERVICE j/ f a Royol Oah, Mich. 48067, (313) 398-2233 Chicago (312) 629-7730 & ENGINEERED RAIN 13 ( from higher Soil Compaction Cont. water pressure levels raises the water table above normal in lower areas. If surface soils remain wet for long periods of time, seepage should be a “ suspect.” Usually it cannot be identified by casual obser­ vation, as water may be held below the surface. To determine if seepage exists, dig holes two or three feet deep with a posthole digger. If the holes fill with water, seepage is undoubtedly occurring. Better drainage of the entire area is the logical solution. If limited funds are available, intercepting the lines directly above the use area will adequately areas, otherwise it’s a good idea to tile the entire area. protect limited Lack of adequate provision for surface drainage may account for excess water in the soil. Greens, tees, and fairways should be constructed in such a manner as to drain surface water as rapidly as possible into non-use areas. If proper drainage of is not accomplished these during it may mean ripping them up and rebuilding later. areas construction, One method of detecting excessive standing water is to check the leaf surface of areas having a brownish cast. When such areas are mowed the tractor and mowers squeeze muddy water over the grass blades. When this water dries, it leaves a film of soil on the grass blades causing the brownish cast. Poor surface drainage is serious problem particularly during periods of excessive heat - the grass will turn blue, then brown, and finally black. Turf is lost very quickly under these conditions. for Poor soils, poor soil structure, and poor drainage are problems that can be corrected the most part. Once corrected, maintenance of turf is made easier but the problem of compaction is never eliminated. It is a continuing Continued on Page 16 a MILLER SPRINKLING SYSTEMS “ Midwest’s Leading Irrigation Contractor for 50 Years” COMPLETE DESIGN - INSTALLATION - GUARANTEE - SERVICE from One Source Our pre-engineered pumping plant gives you the benefit of our experience on over 150 golf course pumping plants. CONTACT . . . Joe Gulick d ft M ILLE R 16755 Dixie Highway Davisburg, Michigan 48019 Telephone: (313) 634-4473 Division of A. J. MILLER, INC. 14 WRITE FOR COMPLETE SPECIFICATION SHEETS ® Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P.O. Box 1685, Atlanta, Ga. 30301 50 Lb. Net Weight LEBANON C surtfa/C M FERTILIZER TURF PRODUCTS A DIVISION OF LEBANON CHEMICAL CORPORATION THE BISHOP COMPANY LEBANON. PA. 17042 A New Outside Appearance - Same Dependable Quality Inside E Good Names To Grow By Call your Country Club Distributor or James L. Camp, (219) 485-6828. and cannot be Soil Compaction Cont. ignored. occurrence This is particularly true on today’s golf courses. They are subjected to heavy and constant play - and the human foot, as well as golf cars and carts, are among the most common compacting agents. They are aided by the weight of heavy maintenance equipment - mowers, tractors, etc. These compacting that supports plant agents will be with us - as long as grass is used for recreation. Compaction will occur and re-occur. Because it affects the medium life, it must be given first consideration in any turfgrass maintenance program. The process of alleviating compaction must be a continuing one. Grass has the same basic requirements as any crop or garden. Like them, it requires cultivation, especially in the spring and the fall. It cannot be plowed or disced, but it can be aerified with that have been special machines developed the cultivating to perform | j task without disturbing the grass itself. Aerification is basic to healthy grass growth and it ranks as one of the most i m p o r t a n t - if not the most important - cultivation techniques on any golf course. Aerification is achieved by the mechanical manipulation of the soil. A core or plug of soil is physically removed by the machine and deposited on the surface of the turfgrass area. This leaves a hole in the sod. These holes eventually become filled from the soil surrounding the holes, and pore spaces develop once again. A hole of one-half inch diameter in the soil can relieve compaction in an area of about two inches around itself. The immediate and direct effect of eliminating soil compaction on the golf course is the production of healthier grass. Other direct or unseen benefits include soil and water conservation. Mother Nature has provided for a natural soil rebuilding process - dead Continued on Next Page Soil Compaction Cont. and decaying plant life which gives the soil a continual supply of organic fertilization. If we make certain that grass can produce deep, abundant root J systems, they not only give life and sustenance to the living plant, but as they die, they decay and produce needed organic material. Good soil is thus conserved. Water can only be conserved when : every effort is made to make fullest use of natural and applied water. Tests have proved that as much as 80 per cent of available water is lost through run-off when soils are too compacted to receive it. Remember, too, that good the time soils * when it is scarce; deep roots search it out and grasses stand a better chance of survival during drought store water against I periods. Finally, there is the question of cost. Turf is expensive to maintain, and maintenance costs are directly affected by the quality of the soil. It takes more of everything, including time and money, to keep grass growing on poor soils. Economy of maintenance can only be accomplished when the quality of the soil is the first consider- \ at ion. (Author Tom Mascaro has spent 35 years researching and developing machinery for turfgrass care. In the f process, he has taken over 20,000 ) color slides of various soil conditions. the President of West Point He is } Products Corporation.) Sincerely, E. J. Sylvester CGCS Eligibility Period Changed The waiting period for CGSAA Class “ A” members to become eligi­ ble for certification has been changed to two (2) years. 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