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 does not believe in rotating products. The presenter also provides university research trials and real-world conditions in the field that support his opinions that are […]
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 season. He also discusses what golf course superintendents must consider when preparing for Poa control in the fall and provides a brief update on PGR […]
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 golf is so important.
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, even up into Canada, the population levels and the amount of damage they caused were very high. In this webinar, Rick Brandenburg, Ph.D., of North […]
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 and ice cover across the North, to the potential for limited rainfall across the South. Both scenarios are common in a La Niña winter.
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 across all types of projects, whether it be draining an existing course, drainage as part of a bigger renovation project, or drainage of new construction. […]
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 a roundtable discussion of how Covid has affected the golf industry. In this installment, the group address labor issues, the supply chain and personal and […]
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 redesigned to attract top talent. Join Tyler Bloom of Tyler Bloom Consulting to learn strategies you can employ to find and attract today’s equipment managers […]
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 management trends that have emerged throughout the year and in the recent past. This presentation also includes information on how a global health crisis continues […]
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 these defenses, leading to reduced levels of disease.