Around the Turf Scene

On this episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Beth Berry interviews Chip Houmes from Precision Laboratories. The two talk all things aquatics, from algae control to dye usage. Tune in to learn best practices for pond maintenance on golf courses, commercial properties, and residential lawns. This podcast was originally recorded for Turf's Up Radio and repurposed for the Around the Turf Scene Podcast.About our guest:Chip Houmes is the district manager at Precision Laboratories. Chip received his bachelor of science in agriculture from the University of Illinois. He has 38 years of experience in turf and agriculture chemicals, with more than 20 years at Precision. In his current role, Chip provides technical support for 17 states in the Midwest. He currently resides on his operating family farm in Illinois.About our host:Beth Berry is the vice president of turf and ornamental sales at Advanced Turf Solutions. Previously, she was the vice president of growth and alliance for Real Green software, where she managed enterprise accounts and strategic partnerships for the green industry software company. Prior to Real Green, Beth was the director of customer service for Scotts Miracle-Gro. She currently hosts the show “Ahead of the Curb” on Turf's Up Radio.

On this episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Rusty Stachlewitz is in the hot seat for achange. Beth Berry picks his brain on all things grass seed, including production, supply, andcoated seed technology. Tune in to hear the “professor of seed” share recommendations formaking the most of the limited seed supply this year. This podcast was originally recorded forTurf's Up Radio and repurposed for the Around the Turf Scene Podcast.About our guest:Rusty Stachlewitz is the seed product manager at Advanced Turf Solutions. Rusty received hisbachelor of science in crop and soil science from Michigan State University with an emphasis inturfgrass management. He has been a golf course superintendent and general manager in theindustry. He's also been the turfgrass department head of two colleges and the program directorof The Lawn Institute.About our host:Beth Berry is the vice president of turf and ornamental sales at Advanced Turf Solutions.Previously, she was the vice president of growth and alliance for Real Green software, whereshe managed enterprise accounts and strategic partnerships for the green industry softwarecompany. Prior to Real Green, Beth was the director of customer service for Scotts Miracle-Gro.She currently hosts the show “Ahead of the Curb” on Turf's Up Radio.

On this special episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Justin Stewart and Dave Hillger join Beth Berry to discuss crabgrass prevention. Justin and Dave talk about using Dimension for pre-emergent and early post-emergent crabgrass control. Dimension contains the active ingredient dithiopyr. Listen to learn what makes Dimension unique, including how it compares to prodiamine products. This podcast was originally recorded for Turf's Up Radio and repurposed for the Around the Turf Scene podcast.About our guests:Justin Stewart holds master of science degrees in plant pathology and industrial administration, in addition to a bachelor of science degree in agronomy, all from Purdue University. He worked as a golf course superintendent before transitioning to sales in 2007. Since 2016, Justin has worked for Corteva AgriScience, where he is currently the Eastern sales leader.Dave Hillger is a field scientist for Corteva AgriScience. He began his career as a teacher after earning an agricultural education degree from Ohio State University. He later studied botany and plant pathology at Purdue University, transitioning his career to research. Dave was a researcher in crop science and pasture management before his current position at Corteva.About our host:Beth Berry is the vice president of turf and ornamental sales at Advanced Turf Solutions. Previously, she was the vice president of growth and alliance for Real Green software, where she managed enterprise accounts and strategic partnerships for the green industry software company. Prior to Real Green, Beth was the director of customer service for Scotts Miracle-Gro. She currently hosts the show “Ahead of the Curb” on Turf's Up Radio. 

On this episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Dr. Gregg Munshaw and Brian Winka join Rusty to discuss bluemuda, a growing concept they've developed over the past several years. The idea is to grow bluegrass and bermudagrass together in the transition zone to maximize performance year round. It's a trend that first started on athletic fields but has since expanded to golf courses and even residential lawns. Tune in to learn about fertility requirements, mowing recommendations, geographic limitations, and the future of this growing trend.About our guests:Gregg Munshaw, Ph.D. is Director of Agronomy for Mountain View Seeds, and he serves as the Turfgrass Extension Specialist and is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Munshaw has 26 years of direct turf experience, working on everything from golf courses and athletic fields to developing turfgrass best management practices as a professor at Mississippi State University and the University of Kentucky. His research has focused on variety testing and developing a two-species concept for the transition zone, commonly known as bluemuda.Brian Winka is a Certified Sports Field Manager, Director of Sports Turf Sales for Advanced Turf Solutions, and Bluemuda pioneer. Brian formerly managed a 200-acre athletic complex in Missouri, and now he helps others improve their facilities and provide the highest quality athletic fields. Fields under his management have been awarded 8 separate national awards for outstanding athletic fields and became one of the first 20 facilities in the world to be Environmentally Certified through STMA. Brian has served as President of the Gateway Chapter of the Sports Turf Managers Association and The Missouri Green Industry Conference.About our host:Rusty Stachlewitz is a Seed Product Manager at Advanced Turf Solutions. Rusty received his Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University with an emphasis in Turfgrass Management. He has been a Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager in the industry. He's also been the turfgrass department head of two colleges and the Program Director of The Lawn Institute.

In this bonus episode, Rusty continues his conversation with Entomologist, Nikki Hendrickson. It's almost time for Brood X, the periodical cicada, the 17-year cicada! Tune in to find out when you can expect their emergence and what kind of damage to look out for, plus information about the cicada killer wasp.

On our first episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Nikki Hendrickson joins Rusty to discuss white grub management in turfgrass. Control options for preventing white grubs include imidacloprid (Merit), clothianidin (Arena), and chlorantraniliprole (Acelepryn), and curative treatment options include trichlorfon (Dylox) and carbaryl (Sevin). Tune in to learn about application timing, insecticide resistance, pheromone traps, scouting for beetle populations, and how to decide whether or not to treat.About our guest:Nikki Hendrickson is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Entomology and Horticultural Production and has a Master of Science in Entomology from the University of Kentucky. For the last 20 years, she has held various roles in the green industry, including being a sales representative for Advanced Turf Solutions and positions with multiple trade associations. Nikki is the current president of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation and a member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association Board of Directors. She has served as the past president of both the Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association and the Green Industry Alliance.About our host:Rusty Stachlewitz is a Seed Product Manager at Advanced Turf Solutions. Rusty received his Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University with an emphasis in Turfgrass Management. He has been a Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager in the industry. He's also been the turfgrass department head of two colleges and the Program Director of The Lawn Institute.