Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

 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.     

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 can suppress turfgrass diseases. Finally, the presentation addresses a number of trials carried out between 2010 and 2021.

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Conversely, compensation and benefits programs are being […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. In this TurfNet University Webinar, Tyler Bloom, a former superintendent and consultant who […]