The August Editions of the Turfgrass Hotline\xa0starts with Rich Buckley of Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Lab, and the \u201cUgly\u201d situation many in the northeast are facing with the \u201ccumulative effects\u201d of summer stress, ideal fungal conditions and already weakened turf.\n\nRecognizing the tools available for control and the data used to predict pests, golf course superintendents have good short term options. But for the widespread turf loss, it might be time for more resistant varieties.\n\nAs usual, a quick 15 min trip through the troubles of growing grass in the Northeast!\n\nRecorded August 12, 2020.