A tough winter for perennial ryegrass. Who knew?
Published on 2026-05-26 by pboyle
Over the years, our team at the University of Minnesota has spent significant effort trying to figure out how to make perennial ryegrass more winter hardy.
Eric Watkins
The prevalent types of winter injury and the impact on golf course opening time
Published on 2026-03-30 by pboyle
Ice, snow, freezing temperatures, and other extreme conditions can cause harm to turfgrass surfaces. We conducted a survey with superintendents in North America to find out the most prevalent types of winter injury and their impact on spring opening.
What are the economic costs of winter injuries on golf courses in North America?
Published on 2025-07-30 by pboyle
2025 WinterTurf Field Day recap
Published on 2025-04-22 by pboyle
How much grass is lost on golf courses due to winter injury?
Published on 2024-05-14 by monc0003
Evaluating the economic impact of turfgrass winter injury on golf courses in the northern U.S. and Canada
Published on 2023-08-31 by monc0003
How long can grass survive under ice?
Published on 2023-08-28 by monc0003
From Arctic Norway to Minnesota and Massachusetts
Published on 2022-07-12 by monc0003
Our Team
University of Minnesota
- Eric Watkins Professor <[email protected]>
- Shashi Shekhar Professor <[email protected]>
- Chengyan Yue Professor <[email protected]>
- Bryan Runck Research Scientist <[email protected]>
- Tracy Twine Associate Professor <[email protected]>