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UMass Turf Day
July 19
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UMass Turf Research Field Day is presented on a biennial basis to highlight the wide range of research projects currently taking place at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield, MA as well as on research being conducted at other locations by University of Massachusetts Turf Program faculty, staff, and graduate students.
The UMass Turf Program continues the long tradition of a Research Field Day in South Deerfield on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Turf professionals and their associates can meet and speak with UMass staff and to view projects underway. The event includes exhibits and numerous industry representatives are featured. All registrants had the opportunity to enjoy continental breakfast and a hearty cookout lunch.
Current UMass research includes studies on the biology and integrated management of turf-damaging diseases and insects, short- and long-term weed management, environmental stress physiology, fertility, drought management, and golf and sports surfaces, as well as a range of National Turfgrass Evaluation Program fine turf trials.
