# S4 E39 When Were Wetting Agents First Used for Turfgrasses?

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Published: 2026-07-22T12:10:20+00:00
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## Resource

Can wetting agents improve water movement in golf course turf? In this video, we explore the classic paper "Turfgrass Improvement with a New Water" by Robert A. Moore (1957) and examine how wetting agents help water penetrate the soil, reduce localized dry spots, and promote healthier turfgrass. Discover why this pioneering research continues to influence modern golf course management and turfgrass science. Paper: Turfgrass Improvement with a New WaterAuthor: Robert A. MooreYear: 1957 #Turfgrass #GolfCourseManagement #WettingAgents #SoilScience #GolfSuperintendent #USGA #Agronomy #TurfManagement #GolfCourse #TurfgrassScience 📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/TurfgrassEpistemology Thank you for being part of this community and for supporting evidence-based turfgrass science. Join Turfgrass Epistemology to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UZnHkJhAmARDZ4YoHnc_A/join Voicemail:859-444-4234 Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379 Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI iHeart Radio Podcasthttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/ Podbeanhttps://turfgrassepistemology.podbean.com/ Online consultingCalendly.com/TravisShaddox TwitterTwitter.com/TravisShaddox EmailTravisShaddox@gmail.com Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information:https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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