Worm Pests Could Mean Trouble For Seed Growers
July 21, 2017 at 2:37 pm | Posted in General by Curtis WilliamsWhile we have been extolling the virtues of perfect harvest weather, now comes a new culprit from out of the ground. During the past week there have been numerous reports from growers and field reps who have noticed ...
Weather and Weeds Add Uncertainty To 2017 Perennial Ryegrass Seed Availability
June 23, 2017 at 12:36 pm | Posted in General by Curtis WilliamsAs you will note on this week’s price list, the market outlook for Perennial Ryegrass seed in the short term is softening with several wild cards remaining that will determine its 2017 direction.The industry is ...
Water Restrictions Face Golf Courses Across The U.S.
August 23, 2016 at 10:49 am | Posted in General by Curtis WilliamsWater restrictions is one of the most pressing issues for professionals maintaining turfgrass. Droughts across the country have created conditions in which fresh water irrigation is severely curtailed.In recent ...
TWCA Continuing Work For Drought Tolerant Grass
January 27, 2017 at 2:14 pm | Posted in General by Curtis WilliamsThe (TWCA) is on a roll in 2017 with the addition of 3 new Class A members. Barenbrug USA, Integra Seeds and BrettYoung! Additionally, there has been a 50% increase in Class E memberships also. Our work in educating ...
Turn To Disease-Resistant Turfgrass To Combat Brown Patch
May 12, 2017 at 10:55 am | Posted in General by Curtis WilliamsWe are approaching the time of year when Brown Patch becomes an issue for turfgrass, especially in and above the Transition Zone, and along most coastal areas.According to from the Turfgrass Council of North ...
Turfgrass Seed Variety Production Heading In Different Directions
November 30, 2018 at 12:19 pm | Posted in General by Curtis WilliamsThe first quarter results are in from the Oregon Ryegrass and Tall Fescue Commissions! The Oregon Seed Commission numbers reflect the movement of product from the grower to the dealer between July 1st and Sept. ...
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