Downward trending soil temps and a forecast of cool rainy weather for next week. Bermudagrass managers should be planning this year's SDS applications, especially in historically problematic areas.

If you ask me, the best thing you can do for yourself if you have a job where you type a lot is to invest in a mechanical keyboard. They may be expensive, but the typing experience and satisfaction when you find a switch you like is unmatched.

Glad to have the second article of the year accepted. Already available for your reading pleasure thanks to First Look. apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PD…

Less than 12 hours technically, but who’s counting. Couldn’t miss an opportunity to use this bit from my favorite franchise.

Let’s get some more Maryland courses on the map!

Highlight of any ACS meeting I’ve been to over the past 6 years. A random guy, not in our division, walking behind me must have recognized my voice and complemented my talk from the prior day. Meant a lot to see non-turf people showing an interest in my research with biochar

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A good thing to end 2021 with.

Great opportunity at an incredible facility.

🏆🔬🌳🎉Congrats to Dr. Karen Rane, Director of Univ. of Maryland Plant Diagnostic Lab, for being named recipient of the NIFA National Plant Diagnostic Network’s Lifetime Achievement Award. nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…

Some #FriskyFairyRingFriday from an early evening round yesterday. Plus a little bugger I came across on the last green.

Do you have turf management experience and are looking for an opportunity to manage turf research trials? If so, I have a Program Technician position open in my turfgrass pathology lab at the University of Arkansas. Please create an account and apply! uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/jo…

University of Maryland is seeking a Weed Ecologist who will be focusing on turfgrass and ornamentals. Check it out here: ejobs.umd.edu/postings/102833

Second day of new hire training sessions. Cannot believe a month has already gone by since I started with Syngenta. Thrilled to be part of the SPS team and looking forward to a great field season.

Great opportunity to get involved with research and do some really unique work. Plus a top class facility to work at!

We are excited our spring Turfgrass Research Field Day is returning this year at Pee Dee Research and Education Center. Event will be held on Tuesday Apr 25, 2023 at 8am. We will cover diseases, insects and weeds impacting turf in SC and across the south. Hope you can make it!

Wendell Hutchens is working to build up the turfgrass industry in Arkansas & beyond. His favorite part about the job? Working with outstanding people: "I don't think there's a better industry." #BehindTheDiscovery Wendell Hutchens UA System Div of Ag uarkhorticulture Agriculture is America Mike Richardson