We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Cornell Turfgrass Clippings Podcast. The new podcast offers practical suggestions and cutting-edge tips from Cornell University Turf Guy Dr. Frank Rossi for professionals in the lawn, ...
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The Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MetGCSA) presented its John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award to Frank Rossi, turf specialist and associate professor in the Horticulture Section, at its January 18 Winter Seminar. The award ...
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Think of all of the excellent sports teams out there in 2016. The Golden State Warriors, the Chicago Cubs, the New England Patriots. What do they have in common? Of course, they have great ...
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2016 temperature summary Overall, the season was as warm as it felt. From March through May, the Northeast was 2 degrees above average, with April being the only month this year cooler than average. August was very ...
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If you missed Frank Rossi’s Soil and Crop Sciences seminar Long-term pesticide use reduction on urban and recreational landscapes last Thursday, it’s available online.
Thinking about starting a new lawn or renovating an old one? Looking for the right grass for your sports fields, fairways or putting greens? This publication will help you choose the grass species and varieties ...
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Weather update for professional turf managers from Frank Rossi: Temp & GDD Another warmer than average week at almost 10(!) degrees warmer than normal in Western NY, scaling down to +4 degrees along coastal areas. Still accumulating GDDs. ...
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Weekly weather update for professional turf managers from Frank Rossi: Temp & GDD A long awaited return to seasonal temperature averages may have felt cold this past week. Western NY and Eastern PA were still 2-4 degrees above ...
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Weekly weather update for professional turf managers from Frank Rossi: Temp & GDD Eleven straight weeks of above normal temperatures. Most 4-6 degrees above normal, with particular stress along the I-95 corridor due to warmer nights. Still ...
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Weekly weather update for professional turf managers from Frank Rossi: Temp & GDD Ten straight weeks of above normal temperatures, this week 6-8 above normal region wide. High heat stress and warm evening temps have really been keeping ...
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