Browsing by Author "Goatley, Michael"

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    2013-2014 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Hardiman, Thomas H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2013-08-05)
    Lists and describes the varieties of turfgrass recommended for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Maryland-Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendation Work Group for the 2013-2014 season.
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    2014-2015 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Hardiman, Thomas H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-07-09)
    The Maryland-Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendation Work Group meets each Spring to consider the previous year’s data from Virginia and Maryland National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) and ancillary trials and to formulate these recommendations. Virginia and Maryland variety recommendations are essentially identical except for specialized grasses and research situations that differ due to adaptation and state regulation.
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    2015-2016 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Hardiman, Thomas H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-03-18)
    Provides information about several varieties of turf grasses tested in Maryland and Virginia.
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    2016-2017 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Hardiman, Thomas H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016)
    Provides information about several varieties of turf grass.
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    2017-2018 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Hardiman, Thomas H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-06-30)
    Provides information about several varieties of turf grass.
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    2020-21 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Hardiman, Thomas H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2021-02-25)
    Turfgrass variety performance data from the VT campus, the VT Hampton Roads Agriculture Research and Extension Center, and the University of Maryland are evaluated annually and the named varieties that are top performers in replicated field trials are identified to aid the industry in selecting the best turfgrass varieties available for the Mid-Atlantic climate.
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    2020-21 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Hardiman, Thomas H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-22)
    Provides information about several varieties of turf grass.
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    Chapter 9: Turfgrass Insect Management
    Youngman, Roger R.; Kuhar, Thomas P.; Gyawaly, Sudan; Laub, Curtis A.; Wu, S. (Virginia Turfgrass Council, 2017-01-02)
    Virginia turfgrass certification
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    Environmental Best Management Practices for Virginia's Golf Courses
    Schoenholtz, Stephen H.; Goatley, Michael; Ervin, Erik H.; Hodges, Steven C.; Hipkins, Perry L.; McCall, David S.; Askew, Shawn D.; Youngman, Roger R.; Hipkins, Patricia A.; Grisso, Robert D.; Muckley, Glenn; George, Lester; Ballard, Mike; Roadley, Chuck; Lajoie, Matt; Rodriguez, Mark; Habel, Robert; Sexton, Tim; Buchen, Terry (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-01-09)
    Provides recommendations for Virginia golf courses, emphasizing water quality protection.
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    Environmental Best Management Practices for Virginia's Golf Courses
    Schoenholtz, Stephen H.; Goatley, Michael; Ervin, Erik H.; Hodges, Steven C.; Hipkins, Perry L.; McCall, David S.; Askew, Shawn D.; Youngman, Roger R.; Hipkins, Patricia A.; Grisso, Robert D.; Muckley, Glenn; George, Lester; Ballard, Mike; Roadley, Chuck; Lajoie, Matt; Rodriguez, Mark; Habel, Robert; Sexton, Tim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2013-02-27)
    Provides recommendations for golf courses in the Commonwealth that emphasize water quality protection and have been specifically adapted for courses in Virginia using the results of current research, the experience of golf course superintendents in implementing best management practices, golf industry representatives, and state regulators.
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    Environmental Best Management Practices for Virginia's Golf Courses, 2nd Edition
    Doran, Timothy; Augustin, Mike; Ball, Steven; Goatley, Michael; Keene, Bill; McDonough, Peter; Norman, David; Robinson, Cutler (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2021-01-07)
    Golf courses within the state of Virginia vary widely ' from coastal courses with ocean views to mountain courses with panoramic views. Protection of the state's ecosystems by following these recommended best management practices is a responsibility Virginia's golf course superintendents take seriously. The efforts in developing and using this document demonstrate the commitment that Virginia's golf course superintendents have towards environmental stewardship and their partnership with the staff of state regulatory agencies, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University turfgrass faculty, experienced golf course superintendents, and other members of the private sector who partnered with us to help develop these voluntary guidelines for enhancing the environment on Virginia's golf courses.
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    Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Turfgrass on Surface-Mined Land
    Hall, John R.; Goatley, Michael; Zipper, Carl E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2010-02-12)
    Provides recommendations for successful turfgrass establishment and maintenance on land that was previously surface-mined.
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    Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Turfgrass on Surface-Mined Land
    Goatley, Michael; Hall, John R.; Zipper, Carl E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-03-15)
    Discusses how to establish turf grass on surface-mined land, at locations planned for home development or recreational use.
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    Fall Lawn Care
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Shawn D.; McCall, David S. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015-07-02)
    Late-summer to mid-fall is the best time to establish cool-season turfgrass. This publication gives the reader strategies for cool-season turfgrasses.
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    Fall Lawn Care
    Goatley, Michael; Askew, Shawn D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)
    Late-summer to mid-fall is the best time to establish cool-season turfgrass. This publication gives the reader strategies for cool-season turfgrasses.
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    Fertilización del Césped en Virginia
    Goatley, Michael; Chalmers, David R.; Hall, John R.; Schmidt, Richard E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)
    This Spanish language version of Lawn Fertilization in Virginia discusses lawn fertilizers and best choices and practices for optimizing their use.
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    Groundwater Quality and the Use of Lawn and Garden Chemicals by Homeowners
    Latimer, Joyce G.; Goatley, Michael; Evanylo, Gregory K.; Hipkins, Patricia A.; Appleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012 (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)
    Describes the importance of groundwater and of maintaining groundwater quality as well as explaining sources and mechanisms of groundwater contamination and how to control them.
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    Guidelines for protecting youth workers: promote safe practices and protect youth workers
    Grisso, Robert D.; Perumpral, John V.; Ohanehi, Donatus Chukwubueze; Goatley, Michael; Jamison, Kathleen; Sutphin, Cathy M.; Swafford, Dan; Estes, Carl (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2012-09-10)
    The goal of this training guide is to reduce the number of accidents and related injuries among the youth workers serving the green industry by improving the work place safety. This training guide is prepared specifically for employers or supervisors of youth workers in the green industry. In addition to familiarizing the supervisors and employers with the regulations associated with hiring of youth workers, this guide discusses the steps they can take to make the work place safer. It also touches on the responsibilities of guardians and youth workers in improving the work place safety.
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    Hand Tools Safety: Lawncare Training Guide
    Grisso, Robert D.; Perumpral, John V.; Ohanehi, Donatus Chukwubueze; Goatley, Michael; Jamison, Kathleen; Sutphin, Cathy M.; Swafford, Dan; Estes, Carl (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2013-11-05)
    Gardening implement safety and care.
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    Lawn Care: Hand Tools Safety
    Grisso, Robert D.; Perumpral, John V.; Ohanehi, Donatus Chukwubueze; Goatley, Michael; Jamison, Kathleen; Sutphin, Cathy M.; Swafford, Dan; Estes, Carl (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2013-11-05)
    Safety tips for operating hand tools and gardening implements