The Cornell Turfgrass program is dedicated to helping homeowners, lawn care professionals, sports turf managers, golf course superintendents, and sod producers use research-based practices to effectively and efficiently manage turfgrass as an environmental asset. Collectively, turfgrass occupies roughly 10 percent of the total land area in New York State.
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Through research and extension outreach, Cornell leads efforts in promoting sustainable turfgrass management practices that balance environmental stewardship with the practical needs of the industry.
Turf Forecast Tool
Cornell’s weather platform that harnesses the power of data from weather stations around the Northeast to guide your turf disease, weed, water, and environmental management. Be ahead of the game and use data to provide safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing fields.
Cornell Sports Field Management Guide
This guide provides sports turf managers with essential tools for maintaining safe, high-quality playing fields. It covers soil management, grass selection, mowing techniques, and fertilization strategies. Interactive schedules offer timely, season-specific advice to keep fields in top condition. In New York State, over 40,000 acres are dedicated to sports turf.
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