This week, representatives from Aquatrols attended the More Crop per Drop Conference in London, a significant gathering focused on the more efficient use of water in the agricultural industry. The assembly aimed to address some of the serious issues related to population growth, water scarcity and climate change. It was... read more →
Nov
30
Nov
28
One of the most common problems that turf managers must deal with is the development of soil water repellency. The development of water repellent soils is a naturally occurring phenomenon that can wreak havoc on a golf course or playing field. Water repellent (or hydrophobic) soils prevent the proper penetration... read more →
Nov
21
In a previous Blog post, we discussed how to assess sodium issues in your irrigation water and soils. In that entry, we noted that soil deflocculation is a concern for turfgrass managers dealing with fine textured soils. In fine-textured soils, high concentrations of sodium can lead to a loss of... read more →
Nov
14
In previous Blog posts, we discussed the potential issues with high salinity in irrigation water and soils and how to manage them. However, there is a specific salinity issue that turf managers dealing with fine-textured soils need to be aware of: sodium-induced soil deflocculation. This scary-sounding term refers to the... read more →
Nov
09
In a recent Blog post, we discussed how to manage high salinity issues in irrigation water and soils. One of our recommendations was to apply Aquaplex amino to improve water uptake and reduce physiological drought and other related salt stresses. This dramatic photo from Dr. Erik Ervin (Virginia Tech) shows... read more →
Nov
07
Since its founding in 1954, Aquatrols has prided itself on being an educational leader in the science behind soil-water-plant interactions. We’re happy to say that we continue to carry on that spirit of learning in 2012. Yesterday we wrapped up an Aquatrols University session in Chicago, Illinois, two days of... read more →
Oct
31
In our last Blog post, we focused on assessing salinity issues in your irrigation water and soils. Today, we’re going to look at how to successfully manage those issues. While high salinity in your irrigation water may be cause for concern, the following management practices should be put in place... read more →
Oct
26
Now that you understand the importance of testing your irrigation water quality, it's time to take a closer look at those tests. With all of the different results on an irrigation water quality report, figuring out what it all means and what is really most important can be a bit... read more →
Oct
12
We're now just days away from the start of Water Week 2012, five days dedicated to understanding the importance of water in turf management programs. Join us at 1 PM Monday for the first of five FREE webinars planned throughout the week. Dara Park, Ph.D., Clemson University, kicks things off... read more →
Oct
05
We’re pleased to announce the return of Water Week, our award-winning FREE webinar series presented in partnership with TurfNet.com. Water Week 2012 will run October 15-19 with a new water-related presentation every day. Each presentation is completely free and will qualify attendees for GCSAA education credits. Click on each presentation... read more →