TurfNet

The Hungry Caterpillar Army
2025-09-10 21:00 UTC
In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Terri Billeisen, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University discusses the fall armyworms and how to manage them.

The discussion includes the lifecycle of the fall army worm, their native range, their migratory habits and how they actually get from Point A to Point B.

The presenter also discusses differences in overcoming damage in warm- and cool-season turf, and provides advice on the best chemical tools to minimize damage.

Winter is coming: What you can do now to mitigate potential winterkill
2025-09-24 21:00 UTC
In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Kevin Frank, Ph.D., of Michigan State reviews the causes of winterkill and discusses management practices to implement this fall that might help superintendents minimize damage on golf course turf.

Preventive measures such as cultural practices that include fertilizer applications, sand topdressing, adjusting mowing height and core aeration, as well as the use of covers to minimize or prevent winterkill are discussed.

Winter (and spring) prep for warm-season turf
2025-10-30 21:00 UTC
Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas discusses preventative maintenance practices for winterkill and spring dead spot on warm-season turfgrasses, particularly Bermudagrass, in the transition zone.

The presenter covers the foundational principles as well as the most up-to-date research on winterkill and spring dead spot prevention.

Getting the jump on weed control
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
The summer of 2025 made weed control a challenge in many parts of the country. The summer started with record rainfall in many areas followed by hot arid conditions late in the season, providing optimal conditions for a host of weed species.
In this TurfNet University webinar presented by LebanonTurf, David Gardner, Ph.D., will discuss spring weed-control primarily in cool-season turfgrass on golf courses.
This presentation will cover a refresher on common spring weeds, research updates and advice on timing for pre-emergent herbicide applications and tips on weed-specific programs and chemistries based on the latest research.
