Events

 John Dempsey, Ph.D., discusses some of what he describes as "interesting and relevant new data" from a range of research studies carried out in Ireland between 2020 and 2022.     

David Gardner, Ph.D. of Ohio State University will discuss the fate of pesticides in the soil, including leaching, sorption and degradation and the impact of each on the environment. The presentation also will include the findings from recent scientific research trials and studies focused specifically on runoff.  

Amy Wallis, Ph.D., of Wake Forest University discusses Generation Z in the workplace, from early 20-somethings to those who will be entering the workforce over the next 10 years. The presenter will discuss Generation Z research, what it tells us about this group and how they might differ from other generations, and how we can adapt […]

Roger Plant and Cesar Cartegena of the Organic Materials Review Institute  discuss the role OMRI can play in helping superintendents manage alternatives to traditional inputs and to help address environmental sustainability.  The presenters focus on educating attendees on how to use OMRI's free online resources and how to communicate those efforts to those outside the […]

Billy Crow, Ph.D., of the University of Florida discusses what is new in nematode management research. This presentation includes background on the different nematode species common in finely managed turf and the behavioral differences between them.  

John Dempsey, Ph.D., looks back over the 40 years he has been in the turfgrass maintenance business. The presenter discusses what maintenance was like when he started and then progresses through all the changes and advancements during the past four decades.  Dempsey covers things like machinery and equipment advancements, how nutritional products, PGRs, surfactants and disease-control […]

Ben Wherley, Ph.D., from Texas A&M will discuss water-quality testing and management considerations when using low-quality (recycled) water sources, particularly those with elevated salinity, sodium and bicarbonates. The presenter also will discuss agronomic construction and management (irrigation, fertility, amendments, etc.) approaches to mitigating these issues using science-based research conducted at Texas A&M and elsewhere.  

This presentation by Rob Golembiewski, Ph.D., director of technical services with Atticus focuses on breaking fungicide resistance down into an easy-to-understand concept and provides you with the tools to build […]

Scott McElroy, Ph.D., of Auburn University discusses how 2023 was a monumental leap in technology and how these advancements will be the core of mowing technology for years to come. […]

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2023 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and explores recent turfgrass management trends. This presentation […]

Waldo Moraga of Eco2Mix discusses how CO2 injected to form carbonic acid, can safely control pH and provide additional benefits to your soil and turf appearance. Moraga has 25-plus years […]

Anthony Williams, CGCS of Invited Clubs, offers career-development tips and advice for upcoming and experienced superintendents alike. Williams also addresses how setting career goals for you and your golf course […]

Kevin Frank, Ph.D., of Michigan State University, focuses on the most recent research results to help mitigate winterkill on annual bluegrass. Topics include fall management practices such as topdressing, aeration, surface […]

Winter damage can be especially troublesome in low-lying areas and other areas with poor drainage and where moisture collects. Prolonged freezing temperatures and snow cover well into the upper South […]

In this TurfNet University Webinar, Paul Koch, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin updates different types of snow mold pathogens, their differences and information on fungicide application timing. The presentation […]

Marco Schiavon, Ph.D., of the University of Florida discusses how increased levels of salts are commonly found in water and can be toxic to plants and detrimental to soil structure. […]

Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3/Turf Threat Tracker will focus on upcoming summer weather with a discussion of the global factors that will help tell us how the season […]

Ben McGraw, Ph.D. of Pennsylvania State University provides an overview of the early-season management of the annual bluegrass weevil on golf courses. This webinar provides an overview of the lifecycle […]

If you have applied urea, or if thatch has gotten out of control and you just aerified; or if you inherited a property where someone put out a 2-inch layer […]

Turfgrass consultant John Dempsey, Ph.D., discusses how to correctly diagnose and identify many common diseases affecting golf course turf. Correct identification and diagnosis are critical to efficient and effective disease […]