BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TurfNet - The Professional Turf Community - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:TurfNet - The Professional Turf Community X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://turfnet.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for TurfNet - The Professional Turf Community REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230131T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230131T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20230201T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T012218Z UID:283248-1675198800-1675198800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Frank Rossi: 2022 - Year in review DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\n\n\n 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 factors moving forward. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n  \n \n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/frank-rossi-2022-year-in-review/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1972450835_2022yearinreview.jpg.9b74ad50f509c362d46ff9808d003783.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20230125T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T043450Z UID:283247-1674594000-1674594000@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Jumpstart your career in 2023 DESCRIPTION:Anthony Williams\, CGCS at the Sports Club at Las Colinas in Irving\, Texas\, offers career-development tips and advice for upcoming and experienced superintendents. \n \n\n 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\, how to market yourself and other career-advice tips designed to help you realize your next opportunity.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/jumpstart-your-career-in-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/603697971_jumpstart23.jpg.a8bceaa2a83c8cb6602fbbb37fbf4a63.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221212T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20221213T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T030546Z UID:283246-1670878800-1670878800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:When slope isn't the solution DESCRIPTION: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.\n \n\n This presentation addresses the three types of seepage water that cause saturated soil profiles on golf courses\, which of these can be solved with surface contouring\, which ones don’t benefit from increased slope\, and which ones can be made worse. This is critical information that superintendents should know before starting a drainage project. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n  \n \n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/when-slope-isnt-the-solution/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/119911887_TurfnetWebinar-WhenslopeisntthesolutionZBv4.jpg.32e0dfaca54dd22af09e577b01ae1e13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221207T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20221208T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T012754Z UID:283245-1670446800-1670446800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Minimizing winterkill on annual bluegrass DESCRIPTION:Kevin Frank\, Ph.D.\, of Michigan State University\, focuses on winter prep efforts and the most recent research results to help mitigate winterkill. \n \n\n Topics include fall management practices such as topdressing\, aeration\, surface drainage improvement\, fertilization\, plant growth regulators\, wetting agents and adjusting mowing height. \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/minimizing-winterkill-on-annual-bluegrass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1493253995_TurfnetWinterkill2022.jpg.2f0db64f5ce1b3675d3cefb1fd652253.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221205T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20221206T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T035604Z UID:283244-1670274000-1670274000@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Brandon Horvath - Disease control for fall and winter and getting ready for next season DESCRIPTION:Brandon Horvath\, Ph.D.\, of the University of Tennessee covers some of the warm-season maladies that seem to linger in the fall.\n \n\n 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 next season. Advice includes cultural and chemical solutions.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/brandon-horvath-disease-control-for-fall-and-winter-and-getting-ready-for-next-season/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/42276475_brandonwebinar.jpg.966b610f06d7173260e323d68e54e5e1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20221202T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T201025Z UID:283243-1669928400-1669928400@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Managing EAB: What works in the short and the long term DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\n 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. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n  \n \n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/managing-eab-what-works-in-the-short-and-the-long-term/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/2146080307_EABwebinar.jpg.7b2adeb0e08bd20b220125f3895bc872.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221106T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20221107T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T013953Z UID:283242-1667768400-1667768400@turfnet.com SUMMARY:La Nina ... another winter with strong influence from the Pacific DESCRIPTION: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.  \n \n\n La Ninas are known for causing some dramatic swings in winter weather across much of the country. In this TurfNet University webinar\, Herb Stevens of T3 Golf discusses the causes and effects of La Ninas as well as the upcoming roller coaster ride they take us on. \n \n\n  \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/la-nina-another-winter-with-strong-influence-from-the-pacific/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/198119289_winter22-23.png.0831e17058d061abd00179e3297ed1e2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20221026T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T123743Z UID:283241-1666731600-1666731600@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Bill Kreuser: What can GDD do for you? DESCRIPTION: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.\n \n\n The presenter also discusses the role of a GDD calendar on the efficacy of fungicides for their primary purpose – controlling disease pathogens. The active ingredients in these products can last much longer in the pathogen and stunt/stop their growth/disease development. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/bill-kreuser-what-can-gdd-do-for-you/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/308143221_gddturfnet.png.9a03977a947e999631efc0f44169e25a.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20221019T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T161210Z UID:283240-1666126800-1666126800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Turf colorant primer with Grady Miller DESCRIPTION: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 courses. They can highlight areas\, hide blemishes\, and serve as an alternative to overseeding.\n \n\n The webinar shares current research results from a variety of products and uses as well as experiences from other that have used these products for many years.\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/turf-colorant-primer-with-grady-miller/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1380839895_10-19-22_GradyMiller-TurfpaintprimerwithGradyMiller.jpg.53ca640ba40413489fd7639c97517cb0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220815T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220816T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T054422Z UID:283239-1660597200-1660597200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Wind and water: A discussion of the drought and the hurricane season of 2022 DESCRIPTION: \n \n\n 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 the remainder of the hurricane season and what it could mean for golf course superintendents. The presenters also discuss issues related to precipitation and water use in other parts of the country throughout the remainder of the summer.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/wind-and-water-a-discussion-of-the-drought-and-the-hurricane-season-of-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1396392565_turfnet816.jpg.8eaf057706c1fa040232708d10640e85.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220725T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220726T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T115543Z UID:283238-1658782800-1658782800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Mike Fidanza: The turfgrass rhizosphere DESCRIPTION: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 stresses\, and surface playability characteristics. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/mike-fidanza-the-turfgrass-rhizosphere/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1680136384_fidanza(1).jpg.f6b181ac5e3bc6b4f60fdd8db1a03ab5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220711T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220712T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T122725Z UID:283237-1657573200-1657573200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Let’s talk about turf fertilization 2022: Market forces\, stretching the fertilizer dollar to optimize plant health DESCRIPTION:Cale Bigelow\, Ph.D.\, of Purdue University discusses the ever-changing marketplace related to turf fertilization.\n He also discusses rapidly changing product prices\, strategies to stretch your fertilizer dollar and what key things a turf manager can do to optimize turf plant health. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/lets-talk-about-turf-fertilization-2022-market-forces-stretching-the-fertilizer-dollar-to-optimize-plant-health/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1690053090_TurfNetStretchingyourfertilizerdollarJuly2022.jpg.cf3b9c01c630781edef446ad5240fffc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220504T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220505T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T220139Z UID:283236-1651698000-1651698000@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Bryan Bergner: ABCs of keeping bees on golf courses DESCRIPTION:Former golf course superintendent Bryan Bergner explains the environmental and economic benefits of beekeeping and how to get started in it as a hobbyist.\n \n\n Formerly the superintendent at Westmoor Country Club in Milwaukee\, Bergner discusses why promoting bee health is a good idea and how golf courses can make for an ideal habitat. The presentation also covers questions to ask when deciding on a hive and a supplier. \n \n\n Other questions that are explored include educating golfers and members on the positive aspects of beekeeping\, managing a colony throughout the year and the overall environmental benefits of promoting habitat for pollinators.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/bryan-bergner-abcs-of-keeping-bees-on-golf-courses/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/830438748_keepingbees.jpg.893d71bb1216184d0997d059abe63a7a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220412T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220412T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220413T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T202452Z UID:283235-1649797200-1649797200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi: Spring and summer weather and what it means for golf DESCRIPTION: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 out. The presenters also touch upon how the remainder of spring plays out.  \n \n\n La Nina will play a role in spring weather\, as it typically leads to an extended fight between advancing warmth and retreating cold. The presentation also will discuss this year’s hurricane season\, which spans June 1 through Nov. 30.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/herb-stevens-and-garrett-bastardi-spring-and-summer-weather-and-what-it-means-for-golf/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/springsummer22.jpg.3a48cc8d54c8ab8d7dd76d4bcdae88f8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220330T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220330T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220331T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T051150Z UID:283234-1648674000-1648674000@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Non-pesticidal disease management - nutritional programs for disease control and enhanced turfgrass quality DESCRIPTION:John Dempsey\, Ph.D.\, outlines the infection process of turfgrass pathogens and the turfgrass system’s natural defense responses.\n \n\n The presenter also explains how a wide range of nutritional elements and compounds can suppress turfgrass diseases.\n \n\n Finally\, the presentation addresses a number of trials carried out between 2010 and 2021. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/non-pesticidal-disease-management-nutritional-programs-for-disease-control-and-enhanced-turfgrass-quality/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/792933002_TurfNetDempsey033122.jpg.1102883a68d17b40443c8648b2bd31e3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210216T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220316T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T001336Z UID:283233-1613509200-1613509200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Clint Mattox: Managing Microdochium patch on annual bluegrass putting greens DESCRIPTION: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 bluegrass putting greens in the cool-humid regions of the Pacific Northwest. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/clint-mattox-managing-microdochium-patch-on-annual-bluegrass-putting-greens/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/2107731188_2021TurfNetMattox.jpg.ce643e2f61a4f76253dae2674eb5772e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220227T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220228T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T234913Z UID:283232-1645995600-1645995600@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Beth Guertal\, Ph.D. - What's the deal with soil health? DESCRIPTION: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\, and we need to do things to protect this most precious resource that we cannot easily rebuild. But what makes a healthy soil? What does that look like? How do we measure that? And how can we use that in turfgrass management? Beth Guertal\, Ph.D.\, of Auburn University discusses soil health\, how we measure that and what that might mean for turfgrass management. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/beth-guertal-phd-whats-the-deal-with-soil-health/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/2001304168_guertalslide.png.4d9aa6ad50b1269d9c4fc8af4cf4a6f7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220223T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220223T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220224T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T222018Z UID:283231-1645650000-1645650000@turfnet.com SUMMARY:John Dempsey\, Ph.D. - Phosphites for turfgrass management DESCRIPTION: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 and relieve abiotic stresses. He also discusses phosphite’s disease suppressive abilities\, its uptake following foliar application to turfgrass and its effect on growth and development.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/john-dempsey-phd-phosphites-for-turfgrass-management/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1547809721_PhosphiteforTurfgrassManagementTurfnet.png.a6433dc17954a9121a150d1732e32e55.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220202T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T210505Z UID:283230-1643749200-1643749200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Developing and retaining today's assistant managers DESCRIPTION:Industry consultant Tyler Bloom explores strategies and solutions to positively develop and retain top performers. \n \n\n Topics covered include engaging today’s assistants with proven development and training programs. incentivize your assistants with “golden handcuffs” in order to retain high achievers\, or those with exceptional and hard-to-replace skills; how to reinforce positive culture building and engagement strategies that meet the needs of top performers.\n \n\n  \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/developing-and-retaining-todays-assistant-managers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/TurfnetWebinartyler.jpg.63be6040f1b7988d53bdd81548bb9c2b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20220127T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T001316Z UID:283229-1643230800-1643230800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:John Dempsey\, Ph.D. - Turfgrass diseases - attack and defend DESCRIPTION:John Dempsey\, Ph.D.\, discusses how major disease‑causing pathogens infect cool‑season turfgrasses and how infected turfgrasses respond with complex defense mechanisms. \n \n\n Discover how turf managers can prime their turfgrasses and enhance these defenses\, leading to reduced levels of disease. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/john-dempsey-phd-turfgrass-diseases-attack-and-defend/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1941905418_TurfgrassDiseases.......AttackandDefend!Turfnet.png.4a4814a8be3127a081c6b3253517fb42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211219T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20211220T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T163201Z UID:283228-1639947600-1639947600@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Frank S. Rossi\, Ph.D.: 2021 - Year in review DESCRIPTION: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 management trends that have emerged throughout the year and in the recent past. This presentation also includes information on how a global health crisis continues to affect the business of managing a golf course. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/frank-s-rossi-phd-2021-year-in-review/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1516245176_12-20-21FrankRossi_2021-Yearinreview.jpg.e91439a18a247e18b1fb5a8ac75fd36d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211213T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20211214T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T204828Z UID:283227-1639429200-1639429200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Search strategies for equipment managers and assistants DESCRIPTION:The shortage of industry-educated and trained equipment managers is causing many facilities to rethink what defines qualifications\, traits for success and on-the-job experience.\n \n\n Conversely\, compensation and benefits programs are being redesigned to attract top talent.\n \n\n Join Tyler Bloom of Tyler Bloom Consulting to learn strategies you can employ to find and attract today’s equipment managers and assistants. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/search-strategies-for-equipment-managers-and-assistants/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/86462528_TurfnetWebinar121421.jpg.28f5e4a0aa5680ae1df0928247369169.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20211208T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T014812Z UID:283226-1638910800-1638910800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Covid-related stress and anxiety: A roundtable discussion - Part III DESCRIPTION:Carlos Arraya of Bellerive Country Club\, Paul MacCormack of Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club and Anthony Williams of TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas return for Part III of a roundtable discussion of how Covid has affected the golf industry.\n \n\n In this installment\, the group address labor issues\, the supply chain and personal and professional stress\, and offer their own insights about what worked for them and what did not and recommendations for the audience. \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/covid-related-stress-and-anxiety-a-roundtable-discussion-part-iii/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/roundtable2.jpg.2b05114514eea477f0900377e112c5f9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211108T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20211109T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T010721Z UID:283225-1636405200-1636405200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Drainage system design and installation: How it varies from existing courses\, to renovations and new construction DESCRIPTION:Dennis Hurley and Zach Boudreaux of Turf Drainage Company of America discuss the factors that influence drainage design and installation procedures. The principles of drainage design are always the same across all types of projects\, whether it be draining an existing course\, drainage as part of a bigger renovation project\, or drainage of new construction. However\, designs sometimes have to be adjusted due to project constraints\, and installation methods will differ depending on the type of project. The presentation will also discuss how overall costs vary from one type of project to another.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/drainage-system-design-and-installation-how-it-varies-from-existing-courses-to-renovations-and-new-construction/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/tda1.jpg.e92ffa79e6842133494126788625671d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20211104T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T214908Z UID:283224-1635973200-1635973200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi: Winter weather advice like you (probably) never have heard before DESCRIPTION:Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi\, both of Turf Threat Tracker\, discuss the challenges that the coming La Niña winter weather will present to superintendents throughout the country\, from deep snow and ice cover across the North\, to the potential for limited rainfall across the South. Both scenarios are common in a La Niña winter. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/herb-stevens-and-garrett-bastardi-winter-weather-advice-like-you-probably-never-have-heard-before/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/884506443_winter21-22.png.e9bf782764344c4052887071168bcdba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211019T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20211020T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T213911Z UID:283223-1634677200-1634677200@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Rick Brandenburg: Was the fall armyworm invasion of 2021 a sign of things to come\, or can we address it more effectively as we look to 2022? DESCRIPTION:This year has been the most significant year in the past 30 years for fall armyworm infestations in the eastern two-thirds of the United States. Not only were they widespread\, even up into Canada\, the population levels and the amount of damage they caused were very high.\n \n\n In this webinar\, Rick Brandenburg\, Ph.D.\, of North Carolina State University discusses what happened\, how we got there\, what worked and didn’t work and what to expect in 2022. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/rick-brandenburg-was-the-fall-armyworm-invasion-of-2021-a-sign-of-things-to-come-or-can-we-address-it-more-effectively-as-we-look-to-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1853536819_Turfnetarmyworms.jpg.65c060a7b2ca8e0d1120979c19113b4d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211003T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20211004T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T213838Z UID:283222-1633294800-1633294800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Craig Kessler: The importance of government relations and advocacy in golf DESCRIPTION:In this TurfNet University Webinar\, Craig Kessler\, director of governmental affairs for the Southern California Golf Association\, will discuss why government relations and advocacy on behalf of the game of golf is so important.\n \n\n  \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n   URL:https://turfnet.com/event/craig-kessler-the-importance-of-government-relations-and-advocacy-in-golf/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/693079814_TurfNetSCGA10.4_21.png.7bce2a2c4d207ee784f8c00aae52390e.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210907T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20210908T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T213749Z UID:283221-1631048400-1631048400@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Jim Brosnan: What's next after a season of contending with summer weeds? DESCRIPTION:Jim Brosnan\, Ph.D.\, of the University of Tennessee takes a look back at the challenges of summer weed control and cleaning up after months of weed management throughout the golf season. He also discusses what golf course superintendents must consider when preparing for Poa control in the fall and provides a brief update on PGR research taking place in Knoxville. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/jim-brosnan-whats-next-after-a-season-of-contending-with-summer-weeds/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/1728235057_Brosnanturfnet.png.d8964b408fb97b5dad29839feebbb213.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20210609T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T230525Z UID:283220-1623186000-1623186000@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Joe Vargas: Fungicide resistance and how to manage it DESCRIPTION:Joe Vargas\, Ph.D.\, turfgrass pathologist at Michigan State University\, has never been shy about his against-the-grain views on fungicide resistance. In this Webinar\, he discusses fungicide resistance and why he does not believe in rotating products.\n \n\n The presenter also provides university research trials and real-world conditions in the field that support his opinions that are delivered in a no-holds-barred style. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/joe-vargas-fungicide-resistance-and-how-to-manage-it/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/821041597_060921vargasresistance.jpg.84d0f948a47f5e3e4316f6bf536d643a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210511T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210511T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171239 CREATED:20210512T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T010815Z UID:283219-1620766800-1620766800@turfnet.com SUMMARY:Tyler Bloom: Five ways to build your assistant pipeline DESCRIPTION:Businesses do not run themselves\, people run them. As organizations look to bounce back from 2020 stronger\, many have ambitious goals. Achieving these goals requires a strong business strategy that includes attracting top talent. And that means building a strong talent pipeline.\n \n\n In this TurfNet University Webinar\, Tyler Bloom\, a former superintendent and consultant who specializes in helping other superintendents solve their human resource challenges\, shares tips on how to overcome what is the most significant challenge facing the golf turf industry today – finding and retaining talent. URL:https://turfnet.com/event/tyler-bloom-five-ways-to-build-your-assistant-pipeline/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://turfnet.com/wp-content/uploads/news/2026/04/2011824050_Tyler05-12-21.jpg.1fc9bb72a3a523df9abdf6c31671bd97.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR