September 2023 issue

Volume 68, Issue 9

Turfgrass, the biggest crop in the United States, is also among the most hotly debated. Whether you're a lover or a hater, the fact remains that those tens of millions of green acres result in large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions while also sequestering tons of carbon. Turfgrass scientists are exploring how everyone from homeowners to golf course superintendents can boost turf's benefits while minimizing its environmental footprint.

Cover photo: By Ross Braun. See story on page 4.