The challenges for maintaing poa annua greens in this region will be impacted due to these changes in environmental law in the not too distant future. Look for us to do more experimentation using natural products and increasing our cultural programs (topdressing and aerifying) to prepare for the day when regulations limit our choices.
At one of these winter meetings I had discussions with Dr. Shawn Askew of Virginia Tech. He is experimenting with a new chemistry (methozolin) to control and eliminate poa annua on greens. Because of these discussions we have been granted EUP status (Experimental Use Permit) to test this new product. Look for an update in April when we start some trials on a few areas to see if we can control or eliminate the poa from our greens.
Although we have been blessed with some great January weather, these past few days have proved we still have some winter left and I post these pictures to remind those that like to wear shorts, it's not over yet!
