Wakonda Club's golf course restoration project. How it all started and how it's going.
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I discuss ATC blog posts, with supplementary information, stories, and the reasons why I thought the topic was worth writing about, and worth reading about. Thus, a doublecut of these topics. This covers grass selection, playability, and all the work done to create a certain type of turfgrass surface.
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Welcome to the biggest show in Golf Course Maintenance. Join Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent from the Superintendent Network, as they host an engaging cross section of guests from the worldwide Turf community. Feel right at home as they talk shop without any boundaries. Listen, learn and laugh at the numerous entertaining experiences from various turf, golf and related professionals that you will enjoy getting to know. Feel free to reach out over our social media channels @turftoday and @g ...
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Take a deep dive into what it takes to manage turf on a golf course. Join Matt and Dan, two Phoenix area Golf Course Superintendents, as they discuss the maintenance side of golf courses. Golfers and Golf Course Superintendents should enjoy this funny, lighthearted , and sometimes informative take on what goes on behind the curtain of golf maintenance. Play Golf, Drink Beer, & Talk Shit!
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Hey - I’m Trent, your host of the Reel Turf Techs podcast. Have you ever found yourself asking, “is there a podcast that focuses on the equipment manager’s unique roles and challenges?” Have you wondered what the high-end course or the tech down the road does at their facility? Would you like to hear the latest tips and tricks from around the globe? And do you want to know where the industry is headed next, direct from equipment manufacturers? Then my friend, you’re in the right place. As yo ...
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The National Link Trust Podcast highlights the work National Link Trust is doing to protect and promote accessible, affordable, and engaging municipal golf courses that will positively impact local communities across the US.
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Assistant Superintendent Derrick Le, joins the boys from La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, California. Derrick is only 18 years old and has his sights set on the top of this industry. Talks of autonomous mowing, sensors, drones and changing the culture of the industry flow, as this bright young man wants to see progression in the turf world. …
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A turf paradox: better turf in soils with lower nutrient content
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You can sometimes, perhaps more often than you would think, find soil under good turf to have lower nutrient content than does soil under poor quality turf. In this episode, I explain why that is, what the implications of this phenomenon are, and what you can do about it. This blog post has all the details on the turf (and soil) paradox: https://ww…
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Episode 124: Paul MacCormack and Wyatt Harris
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 124! Today, we’re joined by Paul MacCormack, Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager at Fox Meadow Golf Course on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Fox Meadow, a public 18-hole course designed by Rob Heaslip, is where Paul, also known as the Mindful Superintendent, has been …
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James Bledge, Links Manager at Royal Liverpool GC, host of the 151st Open Championship, joins the guys for a wonderful conversation everyone can enjoy. Feel like you're right there on the course as James brings to us, what it's like to work and live one such a remarkable property. The experience James has gained through the years has not only helpe…
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PGA Tour Agronomist and former guest, Thomas Bastis joins Adam and Brian from Le Golf National, the host venue for the 2024 Olympic golf in Paris, France. With the course right out his window and a radio on his hip, Thomas provides a great course maintenance update, and some really interesting insights from one of the biggest golf competitions in t…
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A legend in the industry and international man of mystery, Mike O'keefe logs on to chat with the boys. Mike brings his story to life through tales and tidbits about the students and superintendents he has had the pleasure to work with. This is an episode you'll love and it is because of people like this, that we have come so far as an indstry. Than…
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Director of Agronomy at Oakland hills Country Club, Phil Cuffare comes on during preparations for the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championsips. Phil talks about what it's like to work at a busy property with pleanty to keep his hands full. He also gets into some of the differences between member golf compared to tournament golf. After all the positive…
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Disease, nutrition, and control problems, with Dr. John Dempsey
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Independent turfgrass researcher John Dempsey, Ph.D., joined me to discuss evaluating treatment effects and the importance of having a good control. We talked about diseases, nutrition, and this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/problem-with-the-controls/ Find John on X at https://x.com/J_J_Dempsey Read more about all kinds of turfgras…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 123 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we’re talking to Haas Mengloi, CTEM, Equipment Manager at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, FL. The Bear’s Club, a private 18-hole club, is Jack Nicklaus’s home club when he's in Jupiter. Young Haas initially planned on being a school teacher, attending the University of…
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The boys are joined by Tyler Bloom, a very connected consultant in the turf industry. Tyler tells some great stories from his time working on the course and offers some fantastic advice to those who are just entering the industry. He and his team are a great place to look if you need some guidence. This is definitely one you won't want to miss. Sen…
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OM measurements, models, and data analysis with Dr. Henry Qu
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Dr. Henry Qu, partner and data scientist at Oxbridge Economics, joined me to talk about data analysis, and statistics, and how to try to learn things in turfgrass science. We discussed NTEP, posterior distributions, disease resistance, ANOVA, total organic material expectations by species, the process of learning, and much more. ATC blog post about…
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Doing more work to produce better turf with Jon Wall
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Jon Wall, golf course superintendent at Shanqin Bay, joined me to discuss doing more work to make grass better, rather than doing less. And also about what I'd want everyone to do, which is doing the right amount of work for your property. We talked about many things, starting off with: Better turf conditions with more intensive maintenance blog po…
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Turfgrass Entomologist from the University of Penn State, Ben McGraw joins the show for an incredible conversation about the education side of our industry and what his role is with the University. Ben answers some great questions from the community and dives into some of the problems we are currently facing with different turfgrass insects. Stick …
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Heat kills: a 12 point list and thermal death point temperatures for cool-season grass
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It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and the two items discussed in this episode provide guidance on managing turf when it has to survive through heat stress. From the ATC website, a 12 point list: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/catching-up-on-reading-heat-stress/ From PACE Turf, the Heat Kills document: https://www.paceturf.org/member/Docu…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 120! Today, we’re talking to Sam Baldea, Equipment Manager at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. TPC San Antonio is a private 36-hole facility, hosting the Valero Texas Open on the Oaks course and supporting Champions and Korn Ferry Tour events on the Canyons course. Sam leads…
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Director of Grounds, Chad Mark, joins the guys from Muirfield Village, this year's host of The Memorial Golf Tournament. Chad gets right into talking about preparations for the big event and some of the dynamics of his talented crew. Listen in to one of the great leaders of this industry speak about the importance of continued education and being p…
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Rheanne, Dane, and Aaron meet again. A review of the first 24 days of the course being open.By Wakonda Club
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Explaining MLSN and assessing ball roll on putting greens, with Carl Schimenti
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Carl Schimenti from Cornell University joined me to discuss intro to #MLSN explanations vs. using MLSN the way it is designed to be used. We also talked a lot about ball roll assessment using the #BobbleTest, and the USGA GS3 ball, and other methods. MLSN project page: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/mlsn/ Daniel Palin with the MLSN test on The Talk…
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Checking phosphorus gradients on putting greens with an upper and lower rootzone sample
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Soil P, pH, and salinity are a few things that likely vary by depth in your rootzone. I've started recommending that 20% of putting greens tested be done with a sample divided at the 5 cm depth. Send the lab a 0-5 cm and 5-10 cm depth sample from that green, rather than the standard 0-10 cm depth sample. I discussed this blog post: https://www.asia…
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Director of Agronomy at Longboat Key Club in Florida, John Reilly sits in with the guys to discuss some of the things going on in his career, and some of the changes he's made since first entering the industry. John also gets into a few of the challenges superintendent's face because of the current stigma and limitations. Another fantastic story an…
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Spring green-up of cool and warm-season grasses with Maggie Reiter
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Maggie Reiter joined me to discuss how the start (and end) of the turfgrass maintenance season might be predicted. When is spring green-up? When does the season end? We discussed, and showed charts of growth potential and temperature, from this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/maps-of-average-temperatures-in-the-usa/ The Sunday Lawn Care p…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 121 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we’re chatting with Jody Farber, West Coast Regional Territory Manager for the Foley Company. Jody supports Foley grinders and Air2G2 aerifiers, bringing a wealth of real-world experience to the table. Jody's journey began with an enjoyment of golf in high school, …
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We welcome one of the best names in turf, Andy Grow. Andy comes to us with a knowledge of all things golf and turf. A current Assistant Superintendent at The Valley Course at Egypt Valley Country Club, Andy bring us stories and insights from both sides of the golf ball. A golf and greenkeeping historian, who has spent a ton of time playing hickory …
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How many hours until the grass wilts? Predicting soil water content with Dr. Bill Kreuser
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Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., president of GreenKeeper, joined me to discuss the new water resource planning tools in GreenKeeper, along with disease risk, PGRs, soil surfactants, and weather data. See more about these tools at the GreenKeeper app: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/ Irrigation posts at the ATC website: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/tag/irriga…
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Core sweepers make aeration easier, ball roll after 270 rounds, and estimating N in clippings
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I discuss small plot university research with fixed treatments vs. golf course and sports turf maintenance with treatments that vary, and consider which results we should trust more. I also discuss the bobble test after 270 rounds, mention that core sweepers are a nice machine, and explain how I estimate N harvested in creeping bentgrass clippings.…
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This week, Turf Today presents the U.S. Open preview, with the Superintendent of Pinehurst Number 2, John Jeffreys. John gets into some of the history of the resort and some of the challenges they face, hosting an event of this magnitude. It is evident that he is very passionate about the industry and credits his staff for alot of their success. Th…
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What you should know about soil test P, spring growth, and #TurfSpeedo calculations
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I describe what we can learn from looking at five years of Mehlich 3 soil test phosphorus results from golf course putting greens, how to calculate the turfgrass speedo in a standard way, rather than in a chaotic way, and recommend an episode of the Cornell Turfgrass Show that asks if soil testing is the answer to all your problems. These are the l…
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Episode 120: Outside the Shop: Frank Rossi
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 120 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Join us for an episode of Frankly Speaking, as host Frank Rossi, Ph.D. sits down with our own Trent Manning, (CTEM), to discuss the intricacies and evolution of turf equipment management. The conversation spans the role of technology in turf management, effective communi…
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Mike Rollins from SIP Grinders joins Adam and Brian for an electric conversation with great references and some awesome stories. This is a fantastic conversation to keep you entertained on the course or in the shop. A well known guy with tons of knowledge about the geometry of the cut. Download and share the show to help support the podcast.…
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Em Casey, the Assistant Superintendent from Seven Canyons in Arizona, joins the show to talk about her journey through the industry and discuss some of the unique greenkeeping challenges in the desert. Emily is a fantastic example of a dedicated individual in the indusrty who working their way up while also trying to help those around her succeed. …
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Putting surface management, the turf speedo (growth ratio), & surprising results with T-Jay Creamer
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T-Jay Creamer joined me to discuss bentgrass & Poa annua (bent-Poa) management with a surprisingly low annual N rate, almost no use of PGRs, and no aeration (other than occasional needle tining) for more than two years. The results surprise me, and they may surprise you too. We discussed this blog post about the turf speedo: https://www.asianturfgr…
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PGA Agronomist Thomas Bastis joins the show for one of the most informative episodes to date. Listen in to hear how Thomas got the job working on tour and some of the experiences he's had at different courses. The boys discuss pin placements in major tournaments and how to properly compile certain information on different golf greens. This is a gre…
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P fertilizer & Poa, the #MLSN time issue, and #ClipVol annual totals
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In this episode, I discuss sixteen year old bentgrass greens that have also gone sixteen years without P fertilizer. The greens are also free of Poa annua. Then I discuss how fertilizer recommendations made from soil tests are a lot more precise if the time duration over which the fertilizer is being recommended is considered explicitly. And I expl…
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Restoring and Renovating the Great Dunes Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club | Episode 26
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This episode features a recording of our Municipal Golf Network Webinar Series on the upcoming restoration and renovation of the Great Dunes Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club in Jekyll Island, Georgia National Links Trust Co-Founder, Will Smith, is joinred by thee panelists. Jeffrey Stein and Brian Ross - the course’s co-architects, and Noel Jensen…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 119 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're chatting with Terry Appel, Equipment Manager at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, PA. Founded in 1900, Overbrook Golf Club boasts a rich history as an 18-hole private club. Typically accompanied by one assistant in the shop (though currently on the lookou…
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A huge episode for the community as we bring you the Superintendent of this year's PGA Championship. John Ballard, Golf Course Superintendent of the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville Kentucky, joins Adam and Brian to talk about his route to the role, everything going on with the advance week and the overall preparation for the major. John also discu…
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Send us a Text Message. Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at ReelTurfTechs@gmail.com Check out our YouTube ChannelBy Trent Manning
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Huge News for the show and the brand! Make sure you check out this quick episode to get up to date on what's to come with the exciting news. This show was created because of you and for you. Please reach out with your feedback for us. Do what you can to get the word out! Lots of amazing things to come!…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Episode 118 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Two years after our first conversation with Skip Heinz, CTEM, Equipment and Facilities Manager at Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, FL, we're diving deep into everything we missed the first time and exploring the state of the turf equipment management industry ov…
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Optimal and practical overseeding windows with Jim Huntoon
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Jim Huntoon joined me from Horry-Georgetown Technical College to discuss overseeding and the hows and whys of this common practice on warm-season turf that goes dormant in winter. We discussed these two blog posts: - https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/optimum-overseeding-time-windows/ - https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/zoysia-beats-bermuda-on-s…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 117 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're joined by Nate Lyon, the equipment manager at The Club at Indian Creek in Elkhorn, NE. Indian Creek, a public 27-hole facility and the proud host of the Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship, is the latest stop on Nate’s path through the turf industry…
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Assistant Superintendent from The Club At Lac La Belle, Jordan Kalous joins Adam and Trevor to talk about his diverse turf career coming from being an MLB groundskeeper. Also on the show today is the creator of the Sproutee, Christian Grace, who provides a great look into this new prouduct growing in popularity. Listen in to learn how you can help …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 116 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! We’re diving into the whirlwind journey of Brian Harper, Equipment Manager at Pendleton Golf Club in Fredericksburg, VA. Pendleton, an 18-hole public facility, serves as the backdrop for Brian's unique story. Get ready for a tale straight out of an 80s movie as Brian tak…
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Botanical walks, ecoregions, and MLSN for lawns with Maggie Reiter
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Maggie Reiter joined me to reminisce about the grasses one can find at the back of the 7th green at Pebble Beach Golf Links, to consider soil test results for lawns, what the biggest problems are on lawns and whether solutions exists, and much more. Maggie is a Data Scientist at Sunday, https://www.getsunday.com/ The blog post with the photo of gra…
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Samantha Wagner: Epson Tour Player & NLT Ambassador | Episode 25
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In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we introduce a new National Links Trust Ambassador - Epson Tour player, Samantha Wagner. Samantha grew up playing public golf and had a successful junior and amateur career before turning pro in 2017. Since then, she has played on the Epson and LPGA Tours. We’re really excited to have Samantha ab…
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Lara Arias, the Superintendent from The Marco Simone Golf and Country Club and last years Ryder Cup, joins Adam and Trevor to talk some turf. Lara tells us about her career getting into golf course maintenance and shares what it is like to be extremely dedicated and involved with the golf course. Lara provides some great details about working large…
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An example of ample light when temperature limits growth
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This is a follow-up to the episode last week when I mentioned that I was looking at snow outside, that the light would be ample for growth, but the temperatures were below freezing and thus temperature was limiting the growth. I discuss the new blog post that shows those light data. An example of ample DLI: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/an-ex…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 115 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Meet Brian Knoche, the Equipment Manager at Lost Rail Golf Club in Gretna, NE. Lost Rail, a private 18-hole par 71 designed by Scott Hoffman, sets the stage for Brian's unique journey in turf management. Leaving behind his parents' vision of him becoming an electrician, …
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This is a really cool episode for people in the industry to dive into. Adam is joined by Casey Kea of The Real Turf Crew. The boys sit down with Assistant Superintendent, Chris Reavis (0:19:00) from Tennessee, USA. The guys get into a number of different subjects pertaining to life on the course and on the road at tournaments. Adam, Casey and Chris…
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The combination of light (DLI) and temperature (GP)
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The growth potential converts air temperature to a 0 to 1 (or 0 to 100%) scale. Of course, there are a lot more things that affect actual growth, including light, nitrogen, and water. I discuss these and why I'm not so convinced that adding a light factor to GP makes it more useful. The blog post discussed here is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/pos…
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