The Canadian Allied Turfgrass Research is a collaborative group of Canadian turfgrass funding associations that have formed an alliance for the annual call for proposals of Canadian turfgrass research grants. The participating associations include:
Read more: Canadian Allied Turfgrass Research (CATR) Annual Call for Proposals
By Jerry Rousseau
The 2nd ever, TurfUnderResearchField Day (TURF Day), hosted by the Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre (PTRC) in Olds, AB, saw a marked improvement in attendance over the 2015 inaugural event with over 100 delegates present and the addition of a supplier trade show.
One of the primary mandates of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, along with many of our allied groups, is to foster turfgrass research for the betterment of the entire sports turf and golf course management industry.
by Cathy Majtenyi, Research Communications specialist for Brock University
For municipal parks and recreation directors and budget officers alike, there has been a collective sigh of relief this summer as Ontario has avoided drought-like conditions.
Read more: Researchers Probe Effects of Climate Change on Sportsfield Maintenance Practices
Since 2013, twelve field trials have taken place focusing on managing Microdochium patch on annual bluegrass putting greens in the absence of fungicides. Trials have included the use of nitrogen, phosphite, iron sulfate, sulfur, horticulture oils, biological control products, and cultural practices.