July 8, 2008
The weather is finally getting around to feeling like summer and it won't be long until everyone starts wishing for fall to be here. From the disease standpoint, this has been a banner year for brown patch around the region. Normally hit or miss in Connecticut and New England, brown patch is appearing on , full update.

June 13 , 2008
It has been two weeks since the last update, but this was because things were relatively slow with respect to disease problems in the field...that is until this week. The recent spell of HOT weather and occasional evening thunderstorms has caused an explosion of...read full update.

May 30 , 2008
Things have been relatively slow in the diagnostic lab so far this year which is a good thing for all turfgrass managers. We have seen several cases of take-all patch and pythium root dysfunction. Other diseases such as anthracnose and dollar spot have been observed in small numbers, but conditions favoring these disease are likely to occur soon. It is advised that preventive management practices...read full update.

April 25, 2008
The conditions in the field have remained relatively dry. Recent temperatures have been excellent for growing grass, but many are already in need of rain. In terms of disease samples in our lab, we have seen several cases of Pythium root dysfunction, anthracnose and cool temperature brown patch. Control of these disease varies and recommendations read full update....

April 8, 2008
Turfgrass samples are starting to arrive. Please note the change of address when sending samples to the diagnostic center. So far, we are seeing moderate levels of pink and gray snow mold in addition to a select case of cool-temperature brown patch. Many of the samples that we are receiving are not ...read full update.