Potassium chloride is the most popular K source because it is the cheapest. Consider using other K sources like potassium sulfate. However, know that we have problems with sulfate pollution in groundwater too, in southwest parts of Minnesota and other areas of the country. 3. Examine your facility’s use of de-icing salts during winter Many golf course superintendents are responsible for snow and ice removal on their properties. There may be opportunities to lower chloride use in salt applications to hardscape. The MPCA has a Smart Salting training for professionals and additional educational resources aggregated on their website.
2021 UMN Turfgrass Field Day for Golf Registration is now open for our golfspecific field day on September 9th from 12-2pm. This event is designed for golf course superintendents and will feature golf course-related research and technologies. The field day will be 2 hours long and more casual than in the past. There is no fee but registration is required. Highlights include: Emerging products / mycorrhizae Winter stress tolerance and recovery Shade impacts and techniques to measure light Variety trials for greens, fairways, rough, and minimal-to-no mow areas New turfgrass decision-making dashboard for Minnesota Soil moisture sensors and setting thresholds Turfgrass seed and sod production work
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