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Jim Kerns

@kernsjim

Husband, father, golfer, turf pathologist

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Natural Grass Sod Checkoff Voting Opens in January The USDA has announced a 30-day notification ahead of the voting period for the proposed U.S. Natural Grass Sod Checkoff program, taking place from January 13 to February 11, 2025. turfgrasssod.org/natural-grass-…

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At last, the 2024 TDL review has come along. Let us know if you have any questions or comments. Enjoy! turfpathology.ces.ncsu.edu/2025/02/2024-t…

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The difference between a fungicide program developed in 2003 on the left and a program developed in 2023. The programs were for bentgrass and these were applied to bermudagrass and bentgrass. Yes modern fungicides have improved!

The difference between a fungicide program developed in 2003 on the left and a program developed in 2023. The programs were for bentgrass and these were applied to bermudagrass and bentgrass. Yes modern fungicides have improved!
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Does pH affect take-all root rot severity? YES. All the plots exhibiting TARR symptoms have a pH of 7.3 to 7.43. All other plots the pH is below 6. Not sure of the exact reason for this, so more to come!

Does pH affect take-all root rot severity? YES. All the plots exhibiting TARR symptoms have a pH of 7.3 to 7.43. All other plots the pH is below 6. Not sure of the exact reason for this, so more to come!
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Guess what disease of ultradwarf bermudagrass in Raleigh? Instead of guessing why not send a sample? And here is the appropriate way to collect a sample.

Guess what disease of ultradwarf bermudagrass in Raleigh? 
Instead of guessing why not send a sample? And here is the appropriate way to collect a sample.
Carolinas GCSA (@carolinasgcsa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⛳ Rounds 4 Research is almost here! We’re asking our members to do two things: 1.Donate if you’re able — every round helps support turfgrass research and the future of our industry. 2.Start spreading the word — let your golfers, members, and club communities know the auction is

⛳ Rounds 4 Research is almost here!
We’re asking our members to do two things:
1.Donate if you’re able — every round helps support turfgrass research and the future of our industry.
2.Start spreading the word — let your golfers, members, and club communities know the auction is
Navdeep Godara (@godara_nav) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I have two graduate research assistantships opening in the Turfgrass and Forage Weed Science Lab at North Carolina State University. If the outlined projects in description interest you to pursue an MS or PhD degree in Weed Science, consider applying.

I have two graduate research assistantships opening in the Turfgrass and Forage Weed Science Lab at North Carolina State University. If the outlined projects in description interest you to pursue an MS or PhD degree in Weed Science, consider applying.
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Pythium root rot developing nicely at the farm. Second photo shows programs for bentgrass from 2023, 2013, and 2003. New program is rocking!

Pythium root rot developing nicely at the farm. Second photo shows programs for bentgrass from 2023, 2013, and 2003. New program is rocking!
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Super cool study we are conducting that was the brain child of Paul Koch and Kurt Hockemeyer. Potassium bicarbonate suppressing dollar spot quite well. Well done gentleman on this work!

Super cool study we are conducting that was the brain child of <a href="/plkoch2/">Paul Koch</a> and <a href="/kurtaculous/">Kurt Hockemeyer</a>. Potassium bicarbonate suppressing dollar spot quite well. Well done gentleman on this work!