Articles

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Managing the new seeded bermudagrass
Establishment is the key to success with the new seeded bermudagrasses.

By Mike Richardson, Ph.D.; Doug Karcher, Ph.D.; John Boyd, Ph.D.; and John McCalla
Golf Course Management | December, 2003      (PDF | 645 KB)

True Colors - Your management practices can promote good fall color
and retention of bermudagrass.

By Charlie Rodgers and Arden Baltensperger, Seeds West Inc.
Grounds Maintenance | November, 2003      (PDF | 343 KB)

'Princess' Royal - New seeded hybrid bermudagrass features fine leaf texture, color and density - just what superintendent needed to grow grass in the desert
By Larry Aylward, Editor
Golfdom | January, 2003      (PDF | 223 KB)

Herbicide strategies for newly seeded bermudagrass
Pre- and post-emergence herbicides can be used effectively when establishing bermudagrass from seed.

By John McCalla and Mike Richardson, Ph.D.
Golf Course Management | January, 2002     (PDF | 154 KB)

The Environmental and Economic Benefits of Netting in Turfgrass
An ever increasing concern for the environment, combined with "bottom line" results, are sufficient reasons to consider the potential efficiency of different techniques.

By Daniel S. Reisetter, Product Manager, Conwed Plastics
TPI Turf News | March/April 2001      (PDF | 645 KB)

Press Releases

Central Garden & Pet Acquires Assets of Budd Seed; Acquires Premium "Rebel" and "Palmer's Pride" Brands
May 18, 2004

Central Garden & Pet's Pennington Subsidiary and KRB Seed Company LLC Reach Agreement On Lofts and Rebel Business
September 19, 2000