Researchers studying water conservation using artificial intelligence
University of Georgia researchers are studying how to use artificial intelligence to better manager turfgrass irrigation. read more
Purdue University and EnP release study on amino acid uptake in turfgrass
A study conducted by Purdue University and EnP Investments provides evidence that amino acids exogenously applied to turfgrass foliage can be rapidly absorbed and serve as stable sources of precursor molecules to be integrated into the metabolism of the plant. The data also suggests that intact amino acids are taken up by turfgrass foliage rather than being mineralized into other... read more
$3 million allocated for turfgrass research
The USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) received $3M in new funding for federal turfgrass research in the FY20 Federal Appropriations bill. This is a 400-percent increase from $1M annually. This new funding is allocated for research in turfgrass genomics, water-efficient grasses and systems, and ecosystem services. Genomics is the study, understanding and mapping of the genomes of major turfgrass species. Understanding... read more
Iowa State adds new sports field research facility
In the video, Iowa State University (ISU) turf grass research associates are leveling four acres of land to construct a new sports field research facility. The research will include three separate fields and will help to identify best practices for sports turf managers, according to a news release from ISU. The four-acre stretch located at the ISU Horticulture Research Station will... read more
Act Global study deems synthetic turf crumb rubber ‘safe’
Act Global has released an independent testing and published analysis of the use of crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields, performed in cooperation with organic chemist Dr. R. William Tilford and three accredited testing institutes. Dr. Tilford is an unbiased third-party expert, with a doctorate in organic chemistry and 14 years of experience as a research chemist. Tilford has a thorough understanding of... read more
