Pesticide Regulation in Virginia - Past Present and Future

Pesticide regulation in the USA started with the 1910 Insecticide Act. This was passed by Congress to prevent the misbranding and adulteration of pesticide products for sale to the public. In 1908, representatives of the chemical manufacturers me...

By Robert Barksdale

New Advancements in Poa Seedhead Suppression Technology

One of the primary problems with annual bluegrass (Poa annua, A.K.A "Poa") is the flush of seedheads in spring that disrupt turfgrass uniformity and lead to more annual bluegrass. The standard method of suppressing Poa seedheads is through applic...

By Dr Shawn Askew

Changing Perceptions

Not too long ago I had the opportunity to hear Dan Gardner, author of "Risk: The Science of Politics and Fear" speak. Mr. Gardner spoke about risk perception and the different ways our society is influenced to think about certain topics. Our ind...

By Aaron Hobbs

The Positive Impact of Turfgrass - Overlooked and Misunderstood

The positive impact of turfgrass on our environment is often overlooked - if not grossly misunderstood. When it comes to turfgrass phosphorus bans that are being proposed by many legislatures, scientific research often succumbs to peer pressure ...

By Jim Novak

Improving Stormwater Products

Reprinted with permission from Soil Erosion and Hydroseeding: In far too many American cities, it's a common sight: the quickly formed, temporary lakes and rivers that pop up after a good-sized downpour. These "waterways" run alongside urban stre...

By Mary Elizabeth Williams-Villano