Events

This will be a rare third consecutive winter with a La Nina in place in the Pacific Ocean. La Ninas feature a very large area of cooler-than-normal water temperatures in […]

Purdue University entomologist Cliff Sadof, Ph.D., discusses how the invasive emerald ash borer kills trees and the risk posed by dead and dying trees to passers by and property.  The […]

Brandon Horvath, Ph.D., of the University of Tennessee covers some of the warm-season maladies that seem to linger in the fall. He also discusses winter diseases that you need to […]

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

Dennis Hurley and Zach Boudreaux of Turf Drainage Company of America address the relationship between slope and drainage from the golf course superintendent’s point of view. Although slope is the dominant […]

Anthony Williams, CGCS at the Sports Club at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, offers career-development tips and advice for upcoming and experienced superintendents.  The presenter discusses how setting career goals […]

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2022 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and in the recent past and explores turfgrass […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Managing salinity and related stress on putting greens and fairways is a significant issue. Because water characteristics can affect soil and plant status, it is […]

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 should turn out and how this weather cycle will affect golf course superintendents.    

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 and ecology of the pest as well as a comprehensive look into the research that is being conducted to manage the weevil chemically, biologically, and […]

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 of straw as compost, then how does all that affect N cycling, and how does the nutrient eventually get to the plant? Beth Guertal, Ph.D., […]

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 management and control and plant self defense. The webinar also provides information about chemical and agronomic control options based on scientific research. The presentation also […]

In this TurfNet University webinar, Terri Billeisen, Ph.D., extension associate for the department of entomology and plant pathology at North Carolina State University, discusses how to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a destructive pest that affects a wide range of crops, including corn, rice and turfgrass. This presentation explores the fall armyworm lifecycle, its behavior, […]

Jim Brosnan, Ph.D., of the University of Tennessee discusses the challenges of weed management in the South, focusing primarily on Poa annua control in warm-season turf. The presenter also discusses what is new in chemical control products, what works best and what a management program should look like. Finally, he addresses new research in the […]

Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., at Oregon State University discusses the latest research and practices to successfully manage the pathogen that causes Microdochium patch. Among the greatest challenges facing superintendents throughout the northern tier of the country, Microdochium patch is most prevalent in areas that receive significant amounts of snowfall. However, it also is a problem in […]

Billy Crow, Ph.D., of the University of Florida provides an update on the latest in nematode control in golf turf. The presentation includes updates in ongoing research at the University of Florida into improved control of sting and root knot nematodes. This presentation also includes background on the different nematode species common in finely managed […]