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Omafra Turf Report

The polyethylene was put in place and the sod strips were placed over the edges of the poly and anchored in place using sod staples.
May 15, 2011

Study evaluates solarization for weed control

This experiment on solarization was dreamed up at the lunch table at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.
Jul 15, 2010

Fiesta research update

The broadleaf herbicide Fiesta (active ingredient iron in the form of FeHEDTA, 4.43 per cent) is very new to the marketplace.
Figure 1.  Fiesta efficacy on dandelions.
May 15, 2010

Tests on effectiveness of Fiesta’s weed control

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of iron chelate for control of broadleaf weeds in turf.
Jan 15, 2010

Weather provided great conditions for turf in 2009

The weather was a blessing this season.
Jun 15, 2009

Sugar beet juice extract tested as a herbicide for weeds

An evaluation took place on the efficacy of Juicy Lawn, Nature’s Weed and Feed, Par III and a turf fertilizer (25-3-20) to control broadleaf weeds in turf.
Apr 15, 2009

A watershed moment in turf industry

It is a watershed moment in Ontario’s turf industry with the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act taking effect on April 22, 2009.
Mar 15, 2009

The good and the bad of winter 2009

Let’s try to move our attention away from the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Act for a few moments and talk about what has been good and bad about the winter of 2009.
Aug 15, 2008

August: A busy month for insects

In August you should still see some adult Japanese beetles feeding on ornamentals in and around turf.
Apr 15, 2008

Snow covers 2008’s turf challenges

Two years ago we had the winter that wasn’t.
Feb 15, 2008

Highlights of new turf research

A Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone has had a chance to re-charge their batteries after the busy 2007 growing season.

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