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 From the News Desk...Educational event taps into technologySuperintendents in California and surrounding areas will be able to learn some of the latest research and management information on a variety of topics at this year’s Northern California Golf Course Superintendents Association Institute. Topics will include maximizing efficiency through various technologies as well as reducing water consumption on golf courses. The event is scheduled for Oct. 19-20 at The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Calif. The institute includes a trade show and golf and is presented jointly by the Nor Cal GCSA Chapter and the University of California Cooperative Extension. Speakers include Erik Gakstatter of Discovery Management Group, Aaron Johnsen of Turf Intelligence LLC, Jason Bass of Stratapoint, Bernd Leinauer, Ph.D., of New Mexico State University, and Jason Hill, Ph.D., of The Toro Co. Gakstatter, an expert on GPS technology, will speak on how superintendents can maximize their management efforts through GPS mapping and surveying. Gakstatter has consulted on dozens of golf course GPS mapping project. Johnsen is the founder of Turf Intelligence, a Minnesota-based agronomic consulting service that specializes in using measurement technology to monitor factors such as soil moisture, salinity and temperature to optimize soil conditions. An arborist and president of Stratapoint, Bass will cover a variety of topics, including managing more with less, producing a living map (including turf, trees, irrigation, chemical usage, etc.) and interdepartmental communications as it relates to compliance issues. Leinauer is a professor and extension specialist in the plant sciences department at New Mexico State. He will present findings of his research on use of soil moisture and salinity sensors. He also will discuss how superintendents can use these tools to reduce water consumption. Hill, advanced engineering manager with Toro, will provide an overview of the company’s Turf Guard system and how superintendents can use it to improve soil and turf conditions and minimize water use. The event also will include a trade show on Oct. 19 and golf the following day. Registration fee is $130 for the conference and $225 for the conference and golf outing. For more information, or to register, visit www.gcsanc.com/events/. |
In other news... Study examines spring pre-stress fertility programs Research finds no correlation between biostimulant applications before spring core cultivation and recovery. Posted: 09/02/2010 Read more » Aquatrols, TurfNet present Water Week The series of five Webinars is aimed at helping superintendents manage water and soils more efficiently. Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » News and people briefs Registration opens soon for Irrigation Show, Briggs & Stratton elects new chairman, FMC taps new director for professional solutions division Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » GCSAA selects firm in search for new CEO Kansas City-based company will open search process for Mark Woodward's successor in October. Posted: 08/31/2010 Read more » Water foul! Research shows that droppings from non-migratory geese on turf can result in nitrogen runoff into adjacent bodies of water. Posted: 08/26/2010 Read more » Complete news index » |
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