UNL Turfgrass Science April 2026

Dormancy on buffalograss plots at East Campus Turfgrass Research Center.
Dormancy on buffalograss plots at East Campus Turfgrass Research Center.

April 2026 fact sheet updates

Two turfgrass-related fact sheets, one on "Warm Season Grass Lawns in Nebraska" and another on "Crabgrass and Summer Annual Grassy Weeds Control", have been updated and are now available on our turf.unl.edu website.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/aprilfsuturf
 
Aerial view of research plots at East Campus Turfgrass Research Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Aerial view of research plots at East Campus Turfgrass Research Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Date set for 2026 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day

The date for the upcoming 2026 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day is Thursday, July 9. This is a great opportunity to see and learn about the ongoing research and Extension outreach in the Turfgrass Science program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Agenda and registration will be available later. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/ntfddate26
 
Students at the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America conference in Orlando, Fla. From left to right, Joe Herman, Jaden Krenzer, Ryan Knipping, Josh Hong, Riley Dinslage, and Nate Agosta.
Students at the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America conference in Orlando, Fla. From left to right, Joe Herman, Jaden Krenzer, Ryan Knipping, Josh Hong, Riley Dinslage, and Nate Agosta.

Turf students compete at national competitions

Congrats to the 2026 University of Nebraska-Lincoln turf teams competed at the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America and National Sports Field Management Association conferences.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/edhn
 
Originally published April 10, 2026 - Submit an Item