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Fastlink of all records from this publication with column name Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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  • Newsletter
  • Q & A
[Fields are showing wear stress after three weeks due to rain and warm weather. How many hours of use can the field handle before losing quality?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. September 3. 19(18): p. [2].

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[Last week I recieved several calls from new customers looking for an estimate for renovating their lawn that has been inundated with crabgrass. Many of these lawns are over 60% crabgrass. What happened and what can I offer clients?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. August 13. 19(17): p. [2].

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[I have a few areas of localized compaction where our players stand. It feels harder in these areas and the turf is thinning. Can you suggest some assistance?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. August 6. 19(16): p. [2].

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301482
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[Persistent heat stress is wreaking havoc on fine turf areas. Do cytokinins work to enhance heat stress tolerance?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. July 30. 19(15): p. [2].

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[My sports fields have responded slightly to the recent rains and I now have a "water-wheel". What is the best preparation program for fields that get used only spring and fall with August training camps starting in two weeks?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. July 23. 19(14): p. [2].

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300680
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[I raised my height of cut and still feel my putting surface mower is causing stress. What should I be looking at?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. July 9. 19(13): p. [2].

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  • Q & A
[Answering questions about the safety of multi-use in-filled synthetic turf]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. July 2. 19(12): p. [2].

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300675
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  • Q & A
[The rains missed my location and I am getting really concerned for my lawn landscapes that might not have the best irrigation systems. What should I be communicating to my clients who want "green"?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. June 25. 19(11): p. [2].

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[My sports fields are done with use for the spring and will rest this summer. What should I do now?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. June 18. 19(10): p. [2].

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  • Q & A
[I've got some events this summer on my sports fields (and graduation in a few weeks). What is best method for protecting turf from traffic with flooring?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. June 11. 19(9): p. [2].

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300666
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  • Q & A
[I'm concerned about some summer patch break through in my control program. Should I reapply fungicide?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. June 4. 19(8): p. [2].

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300662
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[Does the turfgrass industry have a defensible rate of Nitrogen required to produce a functional and aesthetically pleasing turf?]
Anonymous. 2018. ShortCUTT. May 28. 19(7): p. [2].

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300658
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How do dry conditions influence herbicide activity?
Anonymous. 2018. ShortCUTT. May 21. 19(6): p. [2].

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300655
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[My sales person was discussing Enhanced Efficiency Turfgrass Fertilizers, particulary as it relates to Nitrogen. I'm not sure I understand the value. What are they and what does latest research say?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. May 14. 19(5): p. [2].

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300660
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[I am concerned about some of my turf areas that were super saturated earlier this Spring and are now beginning to dry out. Could Pythium root issues be the cause?]
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. May 7. 19(4): p. [2].

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300654
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My spring sports season is very compressed. Our fields are hosting an event every day without rain and multiple events on weekends. Any suggestions for keeping up with the wear?
Rossi, Frank S. 2018. ShortCUTT. April 30. 19(3): p. [2].

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