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.

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.   La Nina will play a role in spring weather, as it […]

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 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 […]

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 things a turf manager can do to optimize turf plant health.

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.

  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 […]

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. The webinar shares current research results from a variety of products […]

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 of a GDD calendar on the efficacy of fungicides for their primary purpose - controlling disease pathogens. The active ingredients in these products can last […]

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.   La Ninas are known for […]

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 presenter also discusses how trees can be protected with insecticide, followed by an economic analysis and recent advances in how to best deploy treatments.    […]