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Today is the final day to register for next weeks MSU Turf School. events.anr.msu.edu/MSUTurfSchool2…

.MSU is searching for a turf #pathologist! This is an endowed position that honors Dr. Joe Vargas who dedicated his 55-year career to improving the quality of #turf throughout the world. Come join us MSU-PSM Department MSU CANR MSU Extension MSU AgBioResearch internalcareers.msu.edu/jobs/ast-prof-…

Excited to announce the Joe Vargas Professorship in Turfgrass Pathology position at MSU. We will begin reviewing applications January 10th. Any questions feel free to contact me. The full position description listed here: internalcareers.msu.edu/jobs/ast-prof-…

That’s a wrap! Great week of talking turf at Turf School 2024. Team effort with 10 presenters filling 32 hours of education over 4 days to 90 turf professionals. Thanks to the attendees for staying engaged to the end and to our presenters for dedicating their time and efforts!

Check out the latest #WinterTurf blog: 2024 WinterTurf year in review by Paige Boyle. Look back at last season’s accomplishments & get updates on the year ahead. Thank you to all our collaborators & superintendents for making this research possible! winterturf.umn.edu/2024-wintertur…

Celebrating the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s 50 years of impact at MSU canr.msu.edu/news/celebrati…

The January 2025 #WinterTurf Newsletter is out! Catch up on our 2024 accomplishments, plans for the year ahead, the ICE-BREAKER project, and research musings from Eric Watkins. Latest issue: mailchi.mp/umn/winterturf… Sign up: winterturf.umn.edu/newsletter

The February 2025 #WinterTurf Newsletter is out! Catch up on our latest publications, listen to a recent winterkill webinar, and join us in congratulating Cole Stover on his recent M.S. defense. Latest issue: mailchi.mp/umn/winterturf… Sign up: winterturf.umn.edu/newsletter

The Current Situation of Ice on Putting Greens Kevin W. Frank Kevin W. Frank Unlike the non-winter of 2024, the winter of 2025 has reminded Michiganders of what winter can be. Cold temperatures and Polar Vortex, frequent snowfall, ice events.....Read more: …anturfgrassfoundation.wildapricot.org/news/13464743

Melted lots of snow and ice the last couple days - should be cleared off by the end of the week. Turf at the Hancock Center appears to be in good shape after approximately 30 days under ice. 👍🏻

The big melt - what a difference 4 days makes. Ice gone, some water still present in depressions but overall most areas have drained despite underlying frost layer in soil. For golf courses it’d be a good idea to squeegee standing water off before it refreezes.

Congrats Jake! Alumni Jake Kilby (MS 2024) reflects on his success at MSU canr.msu.edu/news/alumni-ja…

Unfortunately there is isolated but severe winterkill at some golf courses in Michigan. Appears to be primarily in low areas where ice was estimated to be in place for 5 weeks. Warm temperatures next week will help assess the extent of damage and recovery. #WinterTurf

Winterkill, superficial injury, or as the late, great Dr. Vargas once described it , super dormancy? I’m optimistic that most of this injury is superficial and will recover - warm temps arriving this week will definitely help determine dead or alive.

Thanks to UMN Turfgrass Science for hosting the WinterTurf research grant meeting this year! Great opportunity to discuss and report on research efforts and participate in the WinterTurf Field Day.

No words for this sodding 🤦‍♂️

Golf course superintendents- please take a few moments to fill out this (short!) survey: z.umn.edu/winter-damage Whether you saw #WinterTurf damage or not, all feedback helps us develop solutions to reduce future winter injury risk. Shares welcome & appreciated! 📸 Kevin W. Frank

Kicking off internship visits 2025 with a visit to Sand Valley Golf. Josh Powe has been working on grow-in of The Commons with superintendent Zach Jasin & also a bit at Mammoth Dunes with Andy Brownlow. Thanks to all the agronomy team lead by Rob Duhm for the hospitality!

Internship visit with Lucas Courtemanche today at Blackwolf Run. During his internship Lucas will rotate among the 4 Kohler Resort golf courses - Whistling Straits, the Straits & Irish Courses, and Blackwolf Run, the River & Meadow Valley courses.

Great internship visit today with Zach Flink at The Vineyard Club on Martha’s Vineyard. This Gil Hanse design prioritizes sustainability. Thanks to superintendent Kevin Banks for the hospitality and providing an excellent learning opportunity for Zach!