2024 — The year in review

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 practices, legislation affecting product availability and what superintendents can do to meet these challenges.

This presentation addresses climate and pest management issues around the U.S. and Canada, and includes advice on alternative strategies to alleviate the effects of these stress factors moving forward.