Dr. David Gardner: Pesticide fate processes
2023-04-17 21:00 UTC
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, Wake Forest University: Motivation of Generation Z employees
2023-04-25 21:00
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 our leadership style to multiple generations.

Alternatives to traditional turf management
2023-06-05 21:00
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 turf business.

Nematode management: What's new in research and development
2023-06-19 21:00
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.

From grasscutter to scientist
2023-07-17 21:00
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 inputs have evolved and the role of the greenkeeper’s education in these improvements.

Managing high-quality turf with low-quality water
2023-09-07 21:00
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.

Fungicides, diseases and resistance, oh my!
2023-11-20 21:00
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.; Robotic mowers for beginners
2023-12-11 21:00
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 Rossi: 2023, The year in review...
2023-12-19 21:00
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 factors moving forward.

Carbonic acid in water; benefits for plant and soil health
2024-01-15 21:00
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 understanding of treating alkaline water and improving soil health.

Anthony Williams - Jump start your career in 2024
2024-01-22 21:00
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 go about working toward achieving them.

Kevin Frank — Winterkill: Current situation and moving forward through spring
2024-02-20 21:00
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 presented along with information on an ongoing trial and how to join it.

Brandon Horvath — Winter damage on Bermudagrass
2024-04-01 21:00
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 University of Tennessee discusses the causes of winter damage, tips to minimize the threat and research-based advice on recovery to help ensure a successful golf season.

The importance of fungicide application timing for control of common types of snow mold
2024-04-24 21:00
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.

Managing golf course turf using non-potable water
2024-05-08 21:00
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 important to check water quality periodically. However, water analysis reports are often confusing and cumbersome to read, focused primarily on monitoring sodium (Na) contents and little else.

Spring and summer weather forecasts, and what they mean for golf
2024-05-13 21:00
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.

2024 Halftime update: Annual bluegrass weevil management
2024-06-10 21:00
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 culturally.

Nitrogen in turfgrass systems
2024-07-08 21:00
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., of Kansas State University covers how N is made plant-available and what can affect that.

The presentation also includes information on how much N can be added to the turfgrass system, and how much can be lost. Finally, the presenter briefly touches on the relationship between N fertilization and environmental protection.

Identification and diagnosis of turfgrass diseases
2024-08-14 21:00
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 provides information on relevant and seasonal issues, including temperature, height of cut, irrigation and surfactant practices.

The hungry caterpillar army: All about fall armyworms
2024-09-17 21:00
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, how to diagnose its presence and the impact it has on managed turf. The presenter also addresses various management strategies for suppression.

Managing Poa annua in warm-season turf
2024-10-06 21:00
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 field and the importance of early order programs in helping superintendents maximize control of Poa in warm-season turfgrass.

What's new in Microdochium patch control?
2024-10-16 21:00
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 areas with a damp, cold climate where snowfall is of no concern.

The presenter discusses symptoms and how the disease manifests. He also provides an update on the newest research data available and how to develop a program to control and manage the pathogen that causes this disease.

Nematode management research update
2024-10-28 21:00
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 turf and the behavioral differences between them.

As part of the update on ongoing research, Dr. Crow also addresses new products available for nematode control, and the conditions under which each should be used.

It's a La Niña winter — What does that mean for you?
2024-11-13 21:00
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.

The presentation addresses the role of the solar cycle in winter weather and how this winter’s forecasts compare with previous winters and the various models that are used in forecasting.

Preventing winterkill in warm-season turf
2024-11-18 21:00
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 Virginia.

2024 — The year in review
2024-12-16 21:00
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.

Jumpstart your career in 2025
2025-01-06 21:00
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 update — prepare and repair
2025-01-14 21:00
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 injury including crown hydration, ice encasement and desiccation.

What is new in the development of cool-season turfgrass for golf?
2025-02-11 21:00
Penn State turfgrass breeder David Huff, Ph.D., discusses some of the new cool-season turf varieties that are being developed, their traits and why they are a better choice today for golf course superintendents.

The presentation will include information on several varieties that Huff has developed, including Pure Eclipse creeping bentgrass, a seeded Poa annua and several bents currently in NTEP trials.

Turf’s hierarchy of needs: Water, light, temperature and nutrition
2025-03-11 21:00
Establishing a healthy turfgrass foundation requires a balanced combination of essential resources.

Bryan Unruh, Ph.D., of the University of Florida discusses how plant growth and development largely depend on the proper coordination of water, light, temperature and nutrition, with their alignment playing a critical role in achieving success.

The presenter discusses findings based on peer-reviewed scientific research.
