Turfgrass



The commercial turfgrass program provides training in commercial production, management techniques, water management, integrated pest management, and economic development to lawn care services, golf courses, parks and athletic fields. The program includes the Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Workshop, Iowa Turfgrass Field Day, public grounds workshops, uplink training for pesticide certification and golf course meetings. An annual research report covers applied research conducted for the industry. Click a link below:

Dr. David D. Minner

Iowa Turfgrass Research Report
1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008

Golf Courses
Winter Turf Injury Update for Iowa Golf Courses - December 07

GCSAA/IGCSA Winter Research Final Report 2005

Athletic Fields
Infield Skin Testing
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Athletic Field Generic Football Field Maintenance Program

Athletic Field Procedure for Selecting a Sand Rootzone

Athletic Field Coring and Topdressing Table

Athletic Field Poa Annua Control

Athletic Field Safety Maintenance Checklist

Athletic Field Evaluation and Traffic Survey

Athletic Field Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs

Athletic Field Management - Tips for a Limited Budget

Athletic Field Gypsum?

Athletic Field Liability Signage

School IPM Program -- Turf Maintenance Schedule

Athletic Field Care Tips

Athletic Field - Selecting Bluegrass Varieties

Athletic Field Pre-germinated Divot Mix

Athletic Field Seeding Schedule

Athletic Field End of Season Practices

Grass System Response to Traffic and Recovery

Iowa Compost Producers


Residential Lawns
Are You a Joe Mow & Go?

Fall is the Time to Rejuvenate Your Lawn




Iowa State University ISU Horticulture:Extension:Turfgrass College of Agriculture