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Rick Brandenburg: Turf insects: What's coming in 2021 and how to stop them
2021-05-02 21:00 UTC
Rick Brandenburg, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University, discusses the impact the winter of 2020-21 had on insect populations, which ones to watch out for this spring and summer and cost-effective approaches to management.

The presenter also reviews the latest products and their performance as well as the old standards and their role for insect management. Finally, he discusses how to communicate your pest control programs to the public, members, guests and anyone else who asks.

Doug Soldat, Ph.D.: Soil testing for nutrients and organic matter - and developing operational efficiency
2021-04-20 21:00
Doug Soldat, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin, discusses the fundamentals of soil testing to guide nutrient decisions.

Soil testing can be a tool to help superintendents develop topdressing and aerification programs, too. In this presentation, attendees will learn more about how to take samples and interpret the numbers as you continue to work on improving your operational efficiency.

Paul Koch: Snow Mold Outbreak: Assessing the damage and preparing for next year
2021-04-11 21:00
A significant snow mold outbreak occurred over a large area of the Midwest and Northeast in the winter of 2021. Paul Koch, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin assesses the conditions that led to the outbreak, discusses strategies for rapid recovery and provides golf course superintendents with tips and advice on how to develop plans to reduce damage next winter.
