New resource for buying turfgrass seed from UMN Extension!
Have you wondered which turfgrasses to buy for your lawn when shopping for seed? University of Minnesota Extension has a new resource for you! Before you buy, make sure to read Buying turfgrass seed for Minnesota lawns to learn about turfgrass species characteristics, seed mixes and how to read a seed label.
New research publication from our team - 4/29/24
Learn more about our research! A new, open access article by Michael Barnes and Eric Watkins has been published in Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. The authors found that sports field users preferred weed-free fields and more effective herbicide use for weed control, despite acknowledging potential harms.
University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media – 4/25/24
Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. See the April 2024 Edition of the Center for Transportation Studies' Catalyst publication for Researchers recommend updates to MnDOT’s turfgrass seed list, approval process featuring Eric Watkins and his comments about a project conducted by UMN Turfgrass Science team!
UMN Turfgrass Team at Earth Day Celebration in Lakeville!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the Earth Day Celebration and Watershed Cleanup in Lakeville (7570 179th Street W, Lakeville, MN 55044) on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
What is Turfgrass Science?
The University of Minnesota's Turfgrass Science Program conducts field-based research and offers education and consultation to both commercial turfgrass managers and homeowners caring for their yards. Want to search our site? Click here.
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