Clippings | Fall 2017  – View the full issue HERE: Certifying Florida Sod:  A Day in the Life of an Inspector Dr. Phil Busey, Phil Busey Agronomy Consulting Since May, 2017, I have worked under contract for the Southern SeedCertification Association (SSCA) to inspect turfgrass fields in Florida sod farms. In the 1990s the SSCA,...Continue Reading

Clippings | Fall 2017  – View the full issue HERE: Irma’s Impacts Likely to Linger for Florida Sod Producers Irma spooked even the most cynical.   Stories documenting Harvey’s devastating impact on Houston were still fresh in the news as Irma churned through the Caribbean and turned toward Florida. With sustained winds reported at 175 mph,...Continue Reading

Clippings | Fall 2017  – View the full issue HERE: Evidence-Based Management: Integrating Expertise and Research for Better Turf Outcomes Over the past decade, zoysiagrass became an increasingly popular choice for Florida homeowners and developers as an alternative to St. Augustinegrass.Promoted as being drought tolerant and resistant to chinch bugs, zoysiagrass also appealed to residents...Continue Reading