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| The WinterTurf project with Paige Boyle | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:29:45 | |
Dr. Paige Boyle (University of Minnesota) oversees education and outreach of the massive WinterTurf project looking at winter injury on cool-season grasses. We discuss the many tentacles of this project: acclimation, ice encasement, grass selection, snow mold, modeling, traffic, and more. WinterTurf is partnering with over 70 locations to monitor environmental data in the field that might help predict winter injury. If you want to learn more about WinterTurf, visit their homepage: https://winterturf.umn.edu/ Follow their monthly newsletter: https://winterturf.umn.edu/newsletter Check-in on their dashboard, where you can see data from partnering locations: https://winterturf.umn.edu/dashboard
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| Sports Fields – how many is enough? | 30 May 2025 | 00:31:23 | |
The turf guys are on their own today, ranting about sports fields. Where do these "annual hours of field use" limits come from? Can we use them to find an appropriate amount of field space to support local sports? What are some ideal scheduling techniques to allow for field recovery? Don't forget a big shoutout to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP winning Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse team. LGR! | |||
| Season 5, Episode 10: Turf insect pests with Ben McGraw | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:37:11 | |
Penn State's Ben McGraw joins the show to answer some tough questions about noenicitinoids. We also discuss challenges with alternative grub controls, get an update on annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) control strategies, the latest on earthworms and more. Here comes the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
| Season 5, Episode 11: Turf disease management with Rich Buckley | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:30:56 | |
Rich Buckley, Director of Rutgers University's Plant Diagnostic Lab and Nematode Detection Service, joins the turf guys to chat about the mentality of pesticide use in turf, root disease control, new pathogens and risk aversion. Here comes the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
| Season 5, Episode 9: The Heinz 57 Show | 30 May 2024 | 00:33:27 | |
In this whirlwind episode, the turf guys manage to cover: TMDLs, BMPs, models being wrong (but useful), ecosystem services, disease risk, athletic field safety, governance and stewardship dynamics of athletic fields and more. Hold on tight! Here comes the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
| Season 5, Episode 8: Soil testing – the answer to all your problems? | 29 May 2024 | 00:30:44 | |
The turf guys rant about soil testing and look at the oldest grass study in the world – the Rothamsted Park Grass experiment. They also discuss the one nutrient that really matters –- nitrogen –- and defensible nitrogen rates in the Northeast for turfgrass, strategies to manage nitrogen appropriately and more on the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
| Season 5, Episode 7: Challenge golfers? Focus on nature experience? | 17 May 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
The turf guys question the need to "challenge" golfers and offer ways superintendents can try to shift golfer focus to think about their experience in nature. They also chat about the building momentum of the growing season including root diseases, annual bluegrass weevil, and more on the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
| Season 5, Episode 6: No Mow May and better alternatives with Sara Stricker | 02 May 2024 | 00:31:51 | |
Dr. Sara Stricker, Guelph University Turfgrass Institute, discusses ALL the nuances of 'No Mow May'. Is it really better for pollinators compared to a traditional lawn? Are their risks involved with allowing your lawn grow, unabated, for the month of May? Are there better alternatives for your landscape to promote pollinator habitat? This, and more, on the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
| Season 5, Episode 5: Community sports fields with Chase Straw | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:31:55 | |
Dr. Chase Straw, Texas A&M, joins the turf guys to talk about an ambitious project that seeks to understand all aspects of community sports fields and provide foundational data to decision-makers in the future. The turf guys also rant about proper footwear selection for athletes. | |||
| Season 5, Episode 4: Tall fescue with Cale Bigelow | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:33:31 | |
Purdue University professor Cale Bigelow joins the show to share his observations on the evolution of tall fescues, interseeding fescue into existing stands, brown patch resistance, and some potential new uses for fescue as a sports surface. The turf guys also chat about the challenges of dealing with early season traffic. | |||
| Season 5, Episode 3: Meadow management and salt injury | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:34:11 | |
The turf guys go off the deep end in today's episode, where they discuss meadow area establishment and salt injury of turf. Dan Schied, Director of Grounds for Cornell, joins to discuss his experience with meadow management at Cornell, and the use of treated salt to limit quantities applied and subsequent turf injury. | |||
| Season 5, Episode 2: Snow mold decline, fungicide resistance, pre-emergent strategies | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:31:36 | |
The turf guys chat about the decline of snow mold pressure in NY, recent research on fungicide resistance, and pre-emergent strategies to account for the uncertainty in early season weather. | |||
| Long-term Lawns with Paige Boyle | 23 May 2025 | 00:30:58 | |
Dr. Paige Boyle, University of Minnesota, joins the show to discuss her recent work with the Long-Term Ecological Research Project in the twin cities area. We chat about pollinator lawns and trying to channel the energy from No Mow May into more valuable land management approaches. UMN LTER Project: https://mspurbanlter.umn.edu/research-areas/effectiveness-pollinator-habitat Lawns to Legumes program: https://ncipmhort.cfans.umn.edu/lawns-legumes | |||
| Season 5, Episode 1: Winter weather recap with Art DeGaetano | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
The turf guys chat with Art DeGaetano, professor in Cornell's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and director of the federally-supported Northeast Regional Climate Center, about the temperature, precipitation, and cloud cover trends we saw across the U.S. this winter. They also discuss the 2023 season retrospective and ask "how much was needed?" with respect to mowing, fertilizer, pesticides, and water. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 16 (golf): Water conservation strategies in the Northeast | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:32:33 | |
The Turf guys chat about the current dry weather and climate trends that will drive precipitation patterns moving forward. Matteo Serena, USGA, joins the show to discuss irrigation conservation strategies like drought emergency plans, using new turfgrass varieties, and emerging technologies like sub-surface drip irrigation. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 15 (sports): Novel field measurement techniques and hybrid field systems | 26 May 2023 | 00:32:14 | |
John Sorochan, University of Tennessee, talks FIFA field management considerations with the turf guys. Different climates and grasses across North America will require site-specific management to maintain consistent playing conditions across venues for the 2026 World Cup. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 14 (golf): PGRs and Remote Sensing | 26 May 2023 | 00:38:49 | |
Bill Kreuser of Greenkeeper joins the show to talk about his research on plant growth regulators and use of remote sensing technologies to optimize resource use. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 13 (golf): Annual Bluegrass Weevil and Earthworms | 18 May 2023 | 00:35:41 | |
Dr. Ben McGraw, Penn State, joins the turf guys to discuss his ABW scouting and research this Spring, and also discusses the difficulties in reducing earthworm castings. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 12 (lawn and landscape): No Mow May - Yay or Nay? | 02 May 2023 | 00:34:42 | |
Matt Elmore, Rutgers University, joins the show to discuss crabgrass emergence and non-chemical controls of crabgrass. Frank Rossi also takes a hard look at the idea of No Mow May and outlines alternatives that can still service pollinators without sacrificing the quality of the lawn. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 11 (golf): Benchmarking and Mower set-up | 02 May 2023 | 00:34:52 | |
The Turf guys explore the concept of benchmarking and how golf course superintendents can use key metrics to compare their operation to a standard. They put a focus on standard measurements for mower set-up and how this can drastically affect cut quality and plant stress. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 10 (sports): Baseball Infield specifications | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:35:58 | |
Evan Mascitti, Penn State University, joins the turf guys to talk about his research on infield clay mixes. Evan outlines how different clay types respond differently to moisture, and best practices for early season infield maintenance. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 9 (golf): Root pathogen control on putting greens | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:31:50 | |
Rich Buckley, Director of the Rutgers Diagnostic Lab, chats with the turf guys about ideal control strategies for root pathogens including timing of product application and the "war of attrition" when it comes to roots. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 8 (lawn and landscape): Planning for sustainable landscapes | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:31:12 | |
Shawn Kister, Associate Vice President of Horticulture Operations for Longwood Gardens, joins the show to talk about the sustainability initiatives at Longwood including recycling water for the landscape, meadow areas and electrification. | |||
| Deep roots and deep dives with Ming-Yi Chou | 16 May 2025 | 00:35:15 | |
Dr. Ming-Yi Chou, Rutgers, stops by the show to discuss root pathogens. The result is a detailed discussion of application timing (depends on the type of pathogen), and application method that requires moving the product (with water) down into the root system. We also hear from Ming-Yi on some new analytical methods to identify pathogen communities that will improve our ability to control them. Chemical Control of Turfgrass Diseases 2024: https://publications.ca.uky.edu/files/PPA1.pdf
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| Season 4, Episode 7 (golf): Achieving sustainable turfgrass management | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:32:10 | |
Dr. Michael Fidanza, Penn State Berks, joins the turf guys to discuss his new textbook "Achieving sustainable turfgrass management" which summarizes the latest science of sustainability in turfgrass. The show also discusses one of his favorite topics, fairy ring. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 6 (sports): Weed control in athletic fields | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:33:31 | |
Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University, joins the show to discuss weed control in athletic fields. The turf guys discuss the priority of seeding before developing a weed control strategy, site specific management on athletic fields, and how rolling might have some weed control benefits. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 5 (golf): Reducing Poa annua on greens and seedhead science | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:33:52 | |
The turf guys unveil their newest resource for golf course BMPs. Shawn Askew joins the show to discuss his research on reducing poa populations on putting surfaces, seedhead suppression, and some novel weed control strategies like drones, parabolic mirrors, and cryogenics. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 3 (golf): Seedhead suppression – for playability or plant health? | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:32:24 | |
The turf guys walk through the history of research on Poa annua seedhead suppression to look at ideal control and effects on plant health. They also take aim at unnecessary bunkers and discuss minimum levels of acceptable maintenance. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 4 (lawn and landscape): Can introducing microclover in the lawn reduce fertilizer requirements? | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:34:18 | |
Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, joins to chat about his research introducing microclover into lawns and utility of tall fescue on compromised soils. The turf guys discuss the concept of ecosystem services and how lawns can provide value | |||
| Season 4, Episode 2 (sports): Spring considerations and New England Sports Turf BMPs | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:31:06 | |
The turf guys rant about the burden of maintenance that is commonly overlooked during the design and construction phase of sports fields. Ben Polimer, Field and Grounds Coordinator for the Town of Weston, Mass., joins in to discuss the brand new NESTMA BMP document and best practices to get fields ready for play in the spring. | |||
| Season 4, Episode 1 (golf): Making sense of growing degree days | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:29:50 | |
Arthur DeGaetano, Northeast Regional Climate Center, answers pressing questions like "When is a growing degree day REALLY a growing degree day?" plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi (who also provides an update on the latest golf balls). | |||
| Season 3, Episode 19 (sports): Natural v. synthetic, community engagement | 23 May 2022 | 00:30:54 | |
Chase Straw, Texas A&M, discusses his work on athlete's exertion (does it vary on natural vs. synthetic?) and stakeholder engagement at community level sports fields, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 18 (golf): Annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) options | 19 May 2022 | 00:38:22 | |
Penn State entomologist Ben McGraw discusses annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) movement and control options and earthworm castings, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 17 (lawn): Climate change and weeds | 15 May 2022 | 00:32:05 | |
Matthew Elmore, Rutgers University, discusses the effects of climate change on weeds, non-chemical control of crabgrass, and spot treatment weed management, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Breaking the norm: alternative (and traditional) weed control with Matt Elmore | 09 May 2025 | 00:31:15 | |
Dr. Matt Elmore, Rutgers, joins to discuss a variety of weed control topics. We start with the considerations a professional should make when evaluating a traditional pre-emergent weed control strategy vs. a post-emergent strategy that allows for more immediate seeding and growing of turfgrass. Then, we get to the crazy stuff like fiesta, rolling, and even clover for crabgrass control! | |||
| Season 3, Episode 16 (sports): Safety testing, infill depths and footwear effects on injuries | 06 May 2022 | 00:33:28 | |
John Sorochan, University of Tennessee, talks sports field safety testing, infill depths and effects of footwear on non-contact injuries, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 15 (golf): Early-season growth rates and products for turf recovery | 05 May 2022 | 00:30:16 | |
Dr. Bill Kreuser, president of the Greenkeeper App and Superintendent of Jim Ager Golf Course, discusses early-season growth rates and products (other than plant growth regulators) that can affect turf recovery, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 14 (lawn): Spring green-up by variety, lawn alternatives | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:30:22 | |
Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, on spring green-up of different turfgrass varieties and the increasing momentum of lawn alternatives, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 13 (golf): Spring management of creeping bentgrass | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:33:07 | |
Retired golf course superintendent, Rick Slattery, discusses his approach to spring management of creeping bentgrass surfaces, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 12 (sports): Cultivation practices | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:32:20 | |
Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, on when cultivation practices are warranted and which approaches work best to solve specific problems, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 11 (golf): Fairy Ring management | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:31:50 | |
Mike Fidanza, Penn State University, on Fairy Ring types, history, and management, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 10 (lawn): Better soil, better water | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:33:43 | |
Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses practical steps to improve soil physical properties and water quality impairment, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 9 (golf): Data-driven turf managment | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:34:13 | |
USGA Northeast agronomist John Daniels on data-driven turf managment practices and tools in development to help quantify playing conditions, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 8 (sports): Early-season turf hacks | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:34:38 | |
Ben Polimer, Field and Grounds Coordinator, Town of Weston, Mass., on early-season turf hacks including strategic traffic dispersal to maximize use of safe athletic field surfaces, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 7 (golf): Annual bluegrass weevil strategies | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:32:10 | |
Olga Kostromytska, University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses spring strategies for annual bluegrass weevil control, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| The Insect mashup show with Kyle Wickings | 02 May 2025 | 00:31:35 | |
It's the insect mash-up show this week. We tackle No Mow May and Kyle's data on pollinator resources and below-ground insects. Annual bluegrass weevil timing seems to be lining up "like normal", but what should we consider as showery weather ahead possibly reduces product efficacy? Can we affect ABW overwintering sites? Robot mowers for earthworm control? Brewing your own entomopathogenic nematodes? The "fastest 30 minutes in turf" is at it again! | |||
| Season 3, Episode 6 (lawn): Soil testing and nitrogen applications | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:35:44 | |
Karl Guillard, University of Connecticut, discusses his work on soil testing to guide Nitrogen fertilizer applications, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 5 (golf): Spring expectations, Master's preview | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:32:18 | |
With the weather hand we've been dealt, what should your golfers expect in the Spring? A Master's preview and how the TV spectacle affects play at your course, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 4 (sports): Early-season infield skin care | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:37:49 | |
We chat early-season infield skin care with Evan Mascitti, Penn State University, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 3 (golf): Winter injury recovery options | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:30:37 | |
Widespread winter injury in the Northeast has us asking the question: what next? Dr. Kevin Frank of Michigan State University joins us to discuss recovery options and reasonable timelines considering the upcoming stretch of weather. Plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
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