TurfNet

2025: The Year in Review with Frank Rossi
2025-12-16 21:00 UTC
Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2025 and shares his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and explores recent turfgrass management trends.

Topics for discussion include updates on new tools like the USGA G3 ball, insight into what might be a new disease, updates on the work of an emerging golf alliance in New York and lessons learned at the 2025 Ryder Cup Matches at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park.

Jumpstart your career in 2026
2026-01-07 21:00
This TurfNet University webinar features Anthony Williams, Vice President of Agronomy at Invited Clubs, sharing strategies for career advancement in the golf course management industry.

Williams presents his annual “jumpstart your career” presentation, covering reasons why professionals might need to restart their careers, from personal changes to economic factors.

He introduces three types of goal-setting frameworks: SMART goals, GREEN goals (generational, relevant, easy to start, environment, networkable), and LINKED goals for more complex, long-term achievements.

Strategies for controlling Bermudagrass in Zoysiagrass
2026-01-14 21:00
Kenneth Clayton from the University of Kentucky presents a comprehensive webinar on managing bermudagrass infestations in zoysiagrass stands.

In this webinar presented by LebanonTurf, he begins by explaining why zoysiagrass is well-suited for the transition zone, highlighting its drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and slow growth characteristics that make it attractive for golf courses and turf areas.

Clayton then addresses the challenge of bermudagrass as a problematic weed, explaining its aggressive spreading nature through stolons and rhizomes, and why it competes so effectively with zoysia grass.

What is ahead for the remainder of winter and what can you expect moving into spring and summer?
2026-02-18 21:00
In this webinar presented by LebanonTurf, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of Flash Agronomy discuss what is in store for the remainder of winter and what turf managers across the nation can expect moving into spring and summer.

For much of the country, winter got off to a very mild start. But that was abruptly interrupted by extreme cold, copious amounts of snow and crippling ice storms that affected about half the country.

After the groundhog said six more weeks of winter, unseasonably mild conditions have since dominated midwinter conditions.

Annual bluegrass weevil update and methods for control
2026-03-18 21:00
Annual bluegrass weevil is a pest found primarily in low mowed annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass, where it feeds on the roots and crowns of the plant. Given its preferred food source, golf course turf.

Since it was first discovered nearly 70 years ago in New York, ABW is now found in more than 20 states including parts of the upper South. In this TurfNet University webinar presented by LebanonTurf, Kenneth Clayton of the University of Kentucky discusses the history of ABW, conditions under which it thrives and why it is on the move.

The presentation includes tips on controlling this rapidly spreading pest.

Getting the jump on weed control
2026-03-25 21:00
In this TurfNet University webinar presented by LebanonTurf, David Gardner, Ph.D., discusses spring weed-control primarily in cool-season turfgrass on golf courses.

This presentation covers a refresher on common spring weeds, research updates and advice on timing for pre-emergent herbicide applications and tips on weed-specific programs and chemistries based on the latest research.

Be your own environmental champion | Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Fairview CC
2026-04-15 17:00
In this TurfNet University webinar presented by LebanonTurf, Jim Pavonetti, CGCS at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, will discuss how superintendents can advocate for their own environmental stewardship efforts.
Pavonetti is a multiple winner of the GCSAA Environmental Leaders in Golf award and in February was the recipient of the GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship. In 2024, Pavonetti was named to the Audubon International board of directors and served on the Greenwich Sustainability Committee that implements sustainable environmental policies and practices to make the city a “vibrant, resilient, safe and sustainable town.”
An accomplished photographer who actively shares images that represent his work and that of his team, will discuss how telling your own story of stewardship promotes positive public relations within the club and the community.
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Future of fertilizer: Nanoparticles as an ultra-efficient delivery system
2026-04-23 17:00
In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by LebanonTurf, John Dempsey, Ph.D., will explore how nanoparticle-based fertilizers are reshaping turfgrass nutrition, performance and sustainability.
He will discuss how nano-formulated NPK and nanosilica differ from traditional fertilizers in their physical and chemical behaviour—such as targeted delivery, controlled release, and improved compatibility—and why that matters for turf growth, color, stress tolerance, and overall plant health.
Key topics include:

How nanosilica enhances turf resilience through improved drought tolerance, disease suppression, and nutrient uptake.
Practical approaches for integrating nanosilica into turf programs for residential lawns, sports fields, and golf courses, including application timing and rate considerations.
The latest research on the performance, environmental footprint, and cost-effectiveness of nanosilica in turfgrass systems.
Emerging trends in nanotechnology and what they mean for future turf management strategies, regulations, and product development.

The webinar will also feature results from independent field and research trials, highlighting real-world outcomes in nutrition efficiency, disease management, and water-stress mitigation using nanosilica-based solutions, with clear takeaways you can apply directly to your turf management programs.
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A primer on the use of turf colorants | Grady Miller, Ph.D., North Carolina State University
2026-05-27 17:00
In this TurfNet University webinar presented by LebanonTurf, Grady Miller, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Sustainability & Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, will provide an overviews on colorants as part of a turf management program.
This presentation will explore the difference between paints, pigments and other colorants and will share current research results from a variety of products and uses as well as experiences from others that have used these products for many years. Research reports will explore the if and how colorants can affect turf health.
The presentation also will address how to decide if use colorants or overseeding is right for you.
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Surprising surfactants! Key insights from six years of turfgrass research
2026-07-16 17:00
In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by LebanonTurf, John Dempsey, Ph.D., will unpack the real value of surfactants, wetting agents, and penetrants in modern turf management. Moving beyond their reputation as simple water movers, this session examines what these products do in the rootzone—and whether they truly deliver a worthwhile return on investment.
Drawing on six years of rigorous turfgrass research, including recently published peer-reviewed studies, the webinar will:

Demonstrate how surfactants can significantly improve turf health and quality—even under periods of regular rainfall
Explain how different surfactant chemistries, including the latest nanoparticle-based formulations, influence rootzone moisture dynamics
Highlight measurable impacts on turf performance, from plant health and visual quality to consistency and surface playability
Provide guidance on practical use patterns and decision-making to maximize benefits and justify costs

You’ll come away with a clearer, research-based understanding of how to select and use surfactants to enhance turf performance across golf courses, sports fields, and high-performance lawns.
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Turning turf trials into real-world results – A practical guide to turfgrass research and data analysis
2026-11-19 18:00
In this TurfNet University webinar presented by LebanonTurf, John Dempsey, Ph.D., walks attendees step-by-step through the research process for turfgrass and golf course management — from planning and applying treatments to collecting data, analysing results, and clearly presenting your findings. Using real-world examples from turf trials, he will discuss how to design simple, practical research on your own course, apply and compare treatments such as products, cultivars, and irrigation strategies, and collect reliable data on turf quality, pests, water use, soil health, and playability.
Attendees will learn simple statistical techniques to interpret results, and how to present clear, confident findings.
This session is ideal for greenkeepers, course managers, agronomists and anyone who wants to turn trial and error into evidence-based decision-making on the golf course.
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