Events

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2021 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and in the recent past and explore turfgrass […]

John Dempsey, Ph.D., discusses how major disease‑causing pathogens infect cool‑season turfgrasses and how infected turfgrasses respond with complex defense mechanisms. Discover how turf managers can prime their turfgrasses and enhance […]

Industry consultant Tyler Bloom explores strategies and solutions to positively develop and retain top performers.  Topics covered include engaging today's assistants with proven development and training programs. incentivize your assistants […]

Independent turfgrass consultant John Dempsey, Ph.D., explains exactly what phosphite is, how it is best used in a program, results of field trials looking at its ability to suppress disease […]

In the last decade there has been an importance and renewed interest in soil health. Generally, this idea revolves around the fact that soil is a living and breathing entity, […]

Clint Mattox, Ph.D., of Oregon State University presents an update on research spanning the past 10 years focusing on managing Microdochium patch in the absence of traditional fungicides on annual […]

John Dempsey, Ph.D., outlines the infection process of turfgrass pathogens and the turfgrass system's natural defense responses. The presenter also explains how a wide range of nutritional elements and compounds […]

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

Former golf course superintendent Bryan Bergner explains the environmental and economic benefits of beekeeping and how to get started in it as a hobbyist. Formerly the superintendent at Westmoor Country […]

Cale Bigelow, Ph.D., of Purdue University discusses the ever-changing marketplace related to turf fertilization. He also discusses rapidly changing product prices, strategies to stretch your fertilizer dollar and what key […]

Mike Fidanza, Ph.D., of Penn State-Berks discusses how constructed root zones offer unique properties relating to reduced soil compaction, improved soil infiltration, plant quality, plant tolerance to abiotic and biotic […]

  Although tropical weather is associated mostly with the Southeast, its effects can be widespread. In this webinar, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3 Golf discuss the outlook for […]

Grady Miller, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University presents an overview of modern pigments and paints as part of a turf management program. These products have wide-ranging use on golf […]

GreenKeeper App founder Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., discusses how DMI fungicides, when used on a growing degree day schedule, impact growth rate and turfgrass performance. The presenter also discusses the role […]

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 the tropical Pacific, and the effects of the interaction with the overlying atmosphere are felt downstream over North America.   La Ninas are known for […]

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 presenter also discusses how trees can be protected with insecticide, followed by an economic analysis and recent advances in how to best deploy treatments.    […]

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 have thought about as it is upon us, and share some insights on what to prepare for to be ready to hit the ground running […]

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, aeration, surface drainage improvement, fertilization, plant growth regulators, wetting agents and adjusting mowing height.     

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 factor in surface water drainage, it isn’t a panacea for all drainage problems on golf courses. This presentation addresses the three types of seepage water […]

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 for you and your golf course can help ensure career longevity. Williams also talks about how to establish realistic standards and how to achieve them, […]

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 management trends that have emerged.  This presentation addresses climate and pest management issues around the U.S. and Canada, and also includes advice on alternative strategies […]

 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 successful disease-management programs that alleviate the concern of resistance development and extend the life of your fungicides.      

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. The presenter will discuss the current technology on the market and also other companies that will be launching in the near future.    

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 addresses climate and pest management issues around the U.S. and Canada, and also includes advice on alternative strategies to alleviate the effects of these stress […]

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 of experience in irrigation and fertigation and is a pioneer in developing CO2-based water acidification technology. Attendees will come away from this session having a better […]

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 for 2024 and beyond and working to attain them can help ensure career longevity. The presentation also includes how to establish realistic standards and how to […]

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 drainage improvement  and fertilization. Success and failures from the field are discussed and the most recent research efforts to mitigate winterkill from around the country are […]

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 January promises to bring another spring filled with challenges for many superintendents growing Bermudagrass. In this TurfNet University webinar, Brandon Horvath, Ph.D., of the […]

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 also includes an update on current research being conducted at the University of Wisconsin.      

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 […]

Another La Niña winter is on the horizon. What that means for golf course superintendents throughout the U.S. and Canada will vary by geographic location.  In this episode of TurfNet University sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3 Golf discuss what this means, and why, depending on where you are located. […]

Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas discusses how to prepare warm-season turf heading into winter. The presentation includes information on managing irrigation, wetting agent use, late-season nutrition and adjusting height of cut. Much of the information is based on the results of a recent four-year study completed by researchers in Arkansas, Maryland and […]

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University look back at 2024 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and explore recent turfgrass management trends. Topics for discussion include various biotic and abiotic stresses that were prevalent throughout the year and how they might be exacerbated by current popular agronomic and cultural […]

Anthony Williams, CGCS, vice president of agronomy for Invited Clubs, offers career-development tips and advice for upcoming and experienced superintendents alike. Williams discusses how goal-setting career can help attendees achieve personal and career goal this year and beyond. His annual presentation includes how to establish realistic standards and how to achieve them.

Winter injury comes in many forms and can wreak havoc on golf courses in various climates around the country. Understanding the different types of winter injury that can occur is important for both preparing for and recovering from damage that may occur. Paul Koch, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin, discusses abiotic forms of winter […]