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*There's a big variation in crop conditions in the Coastal Bend.  *Registration is underway for the largest beef cattle educational event in the world.  *Is cow herd rebuilding underway? *Wheat streak mosaic virus has struck a number of wheat fields in the northern Panhandle.  *The “One Big Beautiful Bill” has cleared a key hurdle in Washington.  *Rural landowner should take advantage of modern security technology.  *Bermudagrass decline is characterized by gradual thinning of stands over time.  *Some newborn foals can have difficulty swallowing.  

Welcome to episode 113 of Growers Daily! We cover:   how to use a backyard garden to prepare for a farm business, Bermuda grass in a hot climate, and testing compost for contamination   ‼️ DONATE‼️ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ALF4MZX26SVSQ   Bracket challenge (live Sunday): https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2gezdombthezda===?pool-join-key=m4l5sc8uf8ffxr5cjs2m76zvz56m2962&invited-by=ivxhi4tzhiytsnrtgqydgmby&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF25_lk_cbssports_cbb_bpm_copySetupInvite&sender-role=mzaonqamgfe2r7   Links for today:    OK State U bermudagrass trials: https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/bermudagrass-suppression-methods-for-oklahoma-home-gardens.html   Roundtable on Scaling up the Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjC6Sg5nGjg&t=1719s   Additional video on Homestead to farm: https://youtu.be/Lh1MOOpxjAU    Bioassay Breakdown: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/conducting-a-bioassay-for-herbicide-residues   MUSIC from this episode:  Belle Époque By The Devil's Sway feat. Roof via www.epidemicsound.com   Support our work (

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Matteo Serena is the Senior Manager of Irrigation Research and Services for the USGA. We discussed drip irrigation, growth regulators and soil surfactants, water use, overseeding, and bermudagrass vs. zoysiagrass water use.We discussed this ATC blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/zoysia-and-water-use/We also discussed these articles: - https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/green-section-record/61/issue-15/measuring-and-comparing-the-water-requirements-of-warm-season-gr.html#- https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.03.0148See this zoysia video with Dr. Kenworthy: https://youtu.be/R6ZXW85mm84Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/Turfgrass information and decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/PACE Turf YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/paceturfATC's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/asianturfgrasscenter Register for my Harrogate and San Diego seminars at these links:https://gcsaaconference.com/education/session-detail?evt_id=737742c0-bb52-4192-ab34-f06c2413df04&ses_id=d85db2dc-ec5b-48c4-820f-57abce2a5193https://www.btme.org.uk/continue-to-learn.htmlIf you'd like to attend the 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference in Japan, here's a direct link to the conference website: https://itrc2025.turfsociety.com/

Dean continues with listener calls about how to fix a grass area that is being ruined by pets, roof leaks, a dryer that is not drying clothes effectively, safety handrails in bathrooms and building a firepit in the backyard. 

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank speaks with Dr. Jay McCurdy, Associate Professor and Mississippi State Turfgrass Extension Specialist, about a variety of topics concerning his career that has spanned from farming in TN to working with Dr. Micah Woods in Asia and now as the Mississippi Turfgrass Extension Specialist. Dr. McCurdy has led the USDA Refuge Lawn project that some might say can look like a “grow'd up mess” when the Bermudagrass is actively growing in May. It is clear Dr. McCurdy has a keen sense of his stakeholders in MS and across the US. We are lucky to have him teaching, researching, and extending his knowledge into our industry.

*Corn harvest is underway in the northern Texas Panhandle.  *Texas rice farmers have a smaller crop this year.  *Hiland Dairy is expanding in East Texas.*There has been a drop in the prices Texas High Plains cattle feeders are getting for fed cattle.  *EPA is temporarily allowing the sale of a cancelled product.  *Farmers on the South Plains of Texas are getting closer to cotton harvest.  *Bermudagrass is a tough, long-lasting forage, but sometimes it thins and dies.*Canker is one of the most difficult hoof diseases to treat in horses.  

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Water is a precious natural resource and how we manage it today will impact nearly every aspect of our future. One way we can protect our water supply is through water wise landscaping. Eric Marble from Chanshare Farms joins us with more. Eric Marble: In Utah, water conservation is not a request, but a necessity. This is why, Chanshare Farms spent the last three years working with researchers from Brigham Young University, Utah State University, as well as other industry leaders, to delist Triploid Hybrid Bermudagrass from the Noxious Weeds List. While common Bermudagrass is aggressive and remains prohibited due to its highly invasive nature, Triploid Hybrid Bermudagrass is a less invasive and an excellent water-saving alternative to Bluegrass in Northern Utah. Triploid Hybrid Bermudagrass does not grow from seed, which is inert, and it has several substantial benefits, including: It requires 50 percent less water than Bluegrass; It's softer, and needs less mowing, fertilizing and maintenance; and, It's cold tolerant to our frigid winter temperatures. Ultimately, Triploid Hybrid Bermudagrass will improve our parks, sports fields, golf courses, residential landscapes dramatically. This is a win for Utah, and a win for Chanshare Farms and our efforts to preserve green space while conserving water. Derek Miller: We can all do our part when it comes to water conservation and stewardship. If you're interested in learning more about Triploid Hybrid Bermudagrass, contact Chanshare Farms today. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/4/24

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The 15 South mixed-use development is tentatively on the Aug. 21 Watkinsville City Council agenda. Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries of dry Bermudagrass hay until Oct. 31 for its 2024 GFB Quality Hay Contest. A new pizza place is in town. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

In this Sunshine Gardening Podcast episode, host Kristin Hildabrand and turfgrass expert Kenneth Clayton discuss the challenges of bermudagrass in Kentucky lawns. They explore cultural and chemical methods for control, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach to manage its aggressive growth. Kenneth stresses the importance of following safety guidelines when using herbicides.

For the sixth installment of our Great Courses series, historian Lee Pace joins Garrett for a deep dive into the history of the Pinehurst Resort and Donald Ross's Pinehurst No. 2 golf course. Lee and Garrett discuss the origins of James Walker Tufts's retreat in the unpromising environs of the North Carolina Sandhills, how golf was introduced to Pinehurst, and Ross's influence on the development of several excellent courses at the resort. They also detail the evolution of the No. 2 course's architecture, from its earliest iteration in 1907, to the introduction of Bermudagrass greens in the mid-1930s, to Coore & Crenshaw's restoration in the early 2010s. Lee and Garrett finish with descriptions of a few of No. 2's key holes. Check out Lee Pace's 2012 account The Golden Age of Pinehurst as well as his most recent book Good Walks.

*The Wheat Quality Council's Hard Red Winter Wheat tour is underway across Kansas.  *An invasive pest that is killing ash trees is spreading across Texas.  *The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is taking applications for the new Leadership Development Foundation's Working Grant Program.  *If a landowner leases property to a solar company, can the landowner still farm on that land? *USDA is providing financial support for dairies impacted by the H5N1 virus.  *The Environmental Protection Agency has updated a strategy it plans to use before approving herbicides.  *Bermudagrass decline is characterized by the thinning and loss of bermudagrass stands over time.  *Many intestinal parasites in cattle are resistant to the dewormers currently available.  

We had the privilege of visiting the Rendell Farm in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, where we sat down with Brian Pugh, the OSU Northeast Area Agronomist. Brian's insights into forage management and wheat production were truly enlighteningWe speak with Dr. Amanda Silva, OSU Extension Small Grain Specialist, for a comprehensive wrap-up of the 2024 wheat season. Dr. Silva will share her insights from her extensive travels across the state, discussing the challenges and successes of this year's crop. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that shaped the wheat harvest and what lessons can be learned for future growing seasons. RedDirtAgronomy.com

In Episode 330, Q&A - Gail from Orangevale, CA wants to start a vegetable and flower garden in her backyard, which is currently covered in Bermuda grass. Debbie Flower,  America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture professor, and I suggest waiting a year and using soil solarization to kill off the Bermudagrass. We also recommend starting small with container gardening and using organic mulch to keep the soil soft. We discuss the challenges of dealing with Bermudagrass and the benefits of soil solarization. For the next question, from David in Arizona, Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour touches on David's question about the use of black plastic mulch on the soil (not usually recommended for home gardeners), and comments on David's suggestion of using hydrogen peroxide as a treatment for early blight on tomatoes (Nope. Sorry, Dave)Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.Pictured: Soil SolarizationLinks: Subscribe to the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Garden Basics Ep. 116  Growing Citrus in Containers Soil Solarization (From UC-ANR)Hori-Hori KnifeBermudagrass Control (From UC-ANR)Kurapia as a ground coverGot a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram/Threads: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Twitter/X: @farmerfredFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

In this episode, Taylor talks strategies and methods for dealing with a bermudagrass lawn. Find us Elsewhere:Instagram - @_ACommonLife - MorganCommunity Newsletter - The CommonTwitter (X) - @_ACommonLifeTwitter - @Taylor__MyersLinkedIn - Taylor MyersDM us on the Socials or email us at Taylor@acommonlife.coMusic on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

In this episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we're joined by Scott Martin, Recreation Manager at Cross Creek Golf Course in Atlanta, GA. Cross Creek is a unique 18 Hole Par 3 Golf Course spanning roughly 20 acres, nestled within a condominium association.With a small team of 2-3 employees handling golf course maintenance and 3-5 more in the pro shop, Scott wears many hats. However, he's the sole technician in the shop, overseeing all equipment-related matters.Scott's career path is a fascinating one, from restaurant owner to freight broker to avid golfer. Now, he manages the operation of a golf course for a facility within a 1000-unit condo complex. In our conversation, we get into the impact of reel grinding on playability and the quality of the cut for all levels of golf courses.Scott's a jack-of-all-trades, having taught himself to use a height of cut gauge, maintain equipment without a lift, and even navigate the conversion from Bentgrass to Bermudagrass greens.Beyond the turf, we revisit the importance of mental health and encourage folks to seek treatment and reach out to a friend if you're feeling isolated. Scott highlights the significance of self-awareness and paying attention to your own well-being.And as if he didn't have enough on his plate, Scott has a passion for cooking! Join us for an episode that goes beyond the greens, offering a glimpse into a unique career path. This episode is packed with insights, anecdotes, and valuable lessons from a self-taught turf professional.

Dale Helwig, K-State Ag and Natural Resources agent in Cherokee County presented at the Southeast Research and Extension Beef and Forage Field Day in Parsons on August 4, 2023.  He talked about management decisions while pastures are in drought conditions.  To view the slide presentation that goes with this audio please go to the Southeast Research and Extension YouTube channel (@KansasStateUniversitySEREC).

Tanner and Jeff host Ed Gross, Golf Superintendent at Northampton Country Club. Last year, Ed converted his driving range tee to Bermudagrass for better in-season turf recovery. Ed explains how the Bermudagrass was installed, managed, and winterized. Finally, he offers suggestions and tips for people who are interested in using Bermudagrass on their turf surfaces in the Northeast.Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) Tanner Delvalle, Penn State Extension (host)Ed Gross, Northampton Country ClubEpisode sponsor: E.H. Griffith, INCSend us an email! We would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and questions! freshcutgrass@psu.eduYou can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Dr. Brian Schwartz joins Frankly Speaking to discuss the challenges and opportunities of Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass breeding at the Tifton, GA  Experiment Station. Frank and Brian discuss the history of the station and the giants  (Drs. Burton and Hanna) he has replaced. This is an excellent primer to understanding the modern Bermudagrasses and Zoysiagrasses that are available as well the strengths that they bring to the market. A must listen for warm season grass growers, but also great information for anyone in the golf turf industry.

Best of Better Lawns and Gardens with Teresa Watkins - July 4th weekend. Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Gardening expert Teresa Watkins provides advice on when and how much to water to prevent fungal diseases in summertime turf. Have you ever thought of growing crocosmias? They are beautiful and easy to grow in Florida!  Easy alternative to turf? Check out Southern Living's Pros and Cons of Clover Lawns. Gardening calls and texts include controlling weeds in Bermudagrass, invasive Bolivian sunflowers and elephant ears, pruning avocados and hibiscus, Agama lizards, olive tree blooms, and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 @SouthernLiving Pros and Cons on Growing Clover Lawns Growing Crocosmia UF EDIS Photography credits: Teresa Watkins    Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST.  Call in with your garden questions 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680.      #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #fertilizer #turf #grass #landscaping #fruits #vegetables #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #2022 #gardening #fertilizer #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #gardentours #travel 

Tar Spot in Corn and FSA County Committee Nominations Collaborating Center for Animal Health Controlling Bermudagrass   00:01:05 – Tar Spot in Corn and FSA County Committee Nominations: To start today's show is Rodrigo Onofre, K-State row crop plant pathology specialist, with information about tar spot in corn. This disease is newer to Kansas but is something producers should watch for. We are also joined by USDA's Rod Bain and Zach Ducheneaux as they discuss Farm Service Agency County Committee nominations. Agronomy eUpdate KSUCropdiseases on Twitter Tar Spot Tar Spot Management Tar Spot Distribution Map K-State Plant Pathology Extension   00:12:05 – Collaborating Center for Animal Health: K-State agriculture economics professor Dustin Pendell continues the show by explaining the World Organisation for Animal Health that K-State has recently become a part of. K-State Press Release WOAH.org   00:23:03 – Controlling Bermudagrass: Finishing this Thursday's show is K-State horticulturist Ward Upham as he covers the multi-step procedure for controlling bermudagrass in tall fescue lawns.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.  

It's the time of year people may be thinking about adding new vegetable gardens or expanding existing flower beds. Regardless of what you're doing, you'll need to start by removing the existing turfgrass. In Oklahoma, this most likely means Bermudagrass. OK County OSU Extension educators, Joshua Campbell and Julia Laughlin, along with Urban Agriculture Program Assistant Kate Reynolds share several methods for suppressing bermudagrass, and talk through the pros and cons.  Bermudagrass Suppression Methods for Oklahoma Home Gardens Turfgrass Eradication Research Cover Crops for Weed Management in Oklahoma

Today, I'm joined by America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, and we are going to spend the entire episode answering your garden questions. We will be going into mind-numbing detail as well as frivolous scenic bypasses over such queries as: What's the easiest way to apply fertilizer around fruit trees when the area is covered with mulch?  (1:24)What are some lawn alternatives that are low maintenance and drought tolerant? (12:16) Why aren't my carrots sweet? Did the rain do that? (30:48)And the question for which there is no definitive answer: How can I keep the squirrels out of my garden and orchard?  (36:58)We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let's go! Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at BuzzsproutPictured: Squirrel, BirdsLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/How to Raise Backyard Honeybees (Ep. 30 of Garden Basics)Tree Squirrel ControlsGround Squirrel ControlsDymondia ground coverKurapia ground coverMow-Free Turf ground coverHybrid Improved Bermudagrass VarietiesClover as a ground coverAll About Farmer Fred:The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Twitter: @farmerfredFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter

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Catch our conversation with David Bermudez, director of agronomy at Del Rio CC, about the motivation and process involved in converting their fairways from common to hybrid bermudagrass.

Menlo Country Club superintendent Chris Eckstrom talks about making the switch to hybrid bermudagrass fairways and how it has the course well positioned for the future. Related Articles:  Pulverize Your Way To Hybrid Bermudagrass Fairways Converting Fairways To Bermudagrass In Northern California Converting to Bermudagrass Fairways Fairway Regrassing — Can You Afford Not To?

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2  – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Garden expert and host Teresa Watkins finds out from landscape architect and designer, Mark Dwyer, the plants and flowers that fit Pantone's Color of the Year, “Viva Magenta.” Garden questions and texts include how to start on an acre of weeds, rainbow eucalyptus, do caterpillars and bees die from winter, Lizzie's chocolate mint update, prepping lawn for Bermudagrass, can an avocado grow in a pot, when should I apply pre-emergent herbicide, and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 New Garden Tour announced:  Join Teresa for a private tour of the largest garden walk in the United States! Buffalo in Bloom and Niagara Falls, Canada.   https://bit.ly/3vNqkCM Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call inh with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #WDBO #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Christmas is on its way! Logs in the fireplace, footsie pajamas, and freeze warnings. Garden expert Teresa Watkins talks with Wendy Wilber, UF IFAS State Master Gardener Coordinator, about protecting your tropical landscape. Polar vortex will bring 20-degree temperatures to North Florida, 30's to Central Florida, and 40's and 50-degree temperatures to South Florida. How to care for your #poinsettia inside your home. Gardening calls and texts include invasive plants, protecting your roses, Starfruit, and Lychee, getting rid of wild Bermudagrass, planting Neem tree, and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Join Teresa on her exciting and historic tour of the Best English Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show. Only a few more spots left.  https://bit.ly/3xU7JGT  Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST. Call in with your garden questions 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #WDBO #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #SouthernGardening #Christmas #freeze #polarvortex #winter

In this episode of our fairway regrassing series, we learn about going from bermudagrass to zoysia with no-till sprigging from Brian Powell, director of golf course management at Old Chatham. Related: Old Chatham Golf Club to host 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Fairway Conversion From Bermudagrass To Zoysiagrass The Ins And Outs Of Zoysiagrass Fairway Management

Frank catches up with longtime colleague Professor Jim Baird of UC-Riverside. Frank and Jim discuss a career path that led from a youthful interest in golf and course care to his current role as the lone turfgrass scientist in the UC system. Jim speaks frankly about water, overseeding, product evaluations and the Bermudagrass breeding program that is beginning to show promise in reducing water use and maintaining winter color. You don't want to miss some of the details Jim shares on what it takes to “Defend Turfgrass in the Desert Southwest”!

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Teresa Watkins, host and garden expert interviews the vibrant and inspirational author, Jenny Rose Carey, about her books, “Glorious Shade” and “The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide,” and meeting Teresa and her garden tour next year in England for The Best of English Gardens and Chelsea Flower Show. Garden questions and texts include ants in the landscape, covering plants with duct tape, dollarweed removal, wild Bermudagrass, pansies are available now, planting beet seeds, citrus gall, leaning Papaya tree, and lots of Thanksgiving gratitude. and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Join Teresa on her exciting and historic tour of the Best English Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show. https://bit.ly/3xU7JGT  Graphic credit: Jenny Rose Carey, Teresa Watkins Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST. Call in with your garden questions 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #JennyRoseCarey #Northview #gardens #England

LAFC has won MLS Cup! LAFC has won MLS Cup!!! After a match now considered the best final in MLS history, and the most intense emotional roller coaster in a 5-year history of intense emotional rollercoasters, LAFC has won MLS Cup!The matchup was #1 in the West, LAFC, against #1 in the East, the Philadelphia Union, for the first time in an MLS Final since 2003, and it lived up to every bit of the hype and billing. The two best teams produced an all-time great match, filled with improbable moments, incredible performances, and a storybook ending that Hollywood couldn't begin to script. Say it with us one more time: LAFC has won MLS Cup!LAFC drew first blood, as Kellyn Acosta bent a free kick off of midfielder Jack McGlynn's head and past Andre Blake for an early 1-0 lead. Philadelphia equalized just before the hour mark off a great feed from Jose Martinez to Daniel Gazdag, and the drama had just begun. LAFC looked to have won it off a bit of set magic in the 83rd minute. Carlos Vela found Jesus David Murillo with a beautiful corner kick, and LAFC looked to be on their way to glory! But just 2 minutes later, Jack Elliott found a header of his own off a set piece to level the match at 2 and send us into Extra Time.  Seven minutes into the first 15-minute period, Carlos Vela came off for Gareth Bale. Yes, Bale, the Welsh superstar who had played just 176 Black and Gold minutes since September, would be asked to replace the Captain. The first 15 minutes came and went without much fanfare, but, as Samuel L. Jackson said in Jurassic Park, "Hold on to your butts."After a horrific injury to Maxime Crepeau on a play that likely saved a sure Union goal and resulted in a straight red for Crepeau, the former Union product John McCarthy entered the match in the 117th minute of the MLS Cup Final. Because of the injury, we would see 9 full minutes of stoppage time. Four minutes in, McCarthy would make one fantastic save on Julian Carranza, but the ensuing rebound would be put home by Elliott for his second goal of the match, and one that surely looked to be a Cup winner.LAFC, Chiqui Palacios, and Gareth Bale had other ideas, however. After a 1-2 between Ilie and Chiqui, Palacios raced to the goal line, flicked a beautiful cross into the box towards a streaking Bale, who got perfect position on the 6'6" Elliott and headed it home for a 127th-minute equalizer!!! LAFC had found a way to get it to PK's! On paper, it looked to be David vs. Goliath, as McCarthy, the MLS journeyman, would take on the reigning MLS Keeper of the Year in Andre Blake. But the match is never played on paper; this is Latitude 36 Bermudagrass, and this is the Cathedral of the Black and Gold, Banc of California Stadium. After a miss by Glesnes, McCarthy stoned both Jose Martinez AND Kai Wagner, and with Ilie Sanchez's successful attempt, LAFC would win the shootout, 3-0, and take home our first MLS Cup. One more time, with feeling: LAFC has won MLS Cup!

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Student Loan Forgiveness and West Virginia vs EPA Do You Need Margin Protection Insurance? BCI Experts on Bermudagrass Treated with Nitrogen in the Spring   00:01:00 – Student Loan Forgiveness and West Virginia vs EPA: K-State and Washburn University School of Law's ag law professor, Roger McEowen, discusses the recently announced student loan forgiveness plan outlined by the White House and why he believes this will be the first true test of the ruling by the Supreme Court on the West Virginia vs the Environmental Protection Agency case which was considered a big win for agriculture Roger's Blog 00:12:00 – Do You Need Margin Protection Insurance?: Jenny Ifft, K-State agricultural policy Extension specialist, discusses margin protection insurance in its entirety – how it differs from other crop insurance plans, who should consider this form of insurance, and upcoming September deadlines Links to the latest from Jenny on the AgManager website 00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts:  K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bruno Pedreira tackle how to make the most of Bermudagrass that was treated with nitrogen this past spring and did not grow well due to a lack of rainfall BCI Cattle Chat Podcast To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

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Watch the 2022 KBC Augusta Tournament at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SC9_M_E8DM I discussed this post about zoysia and bermudagrass green speed: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/zoysia-and-bermudagrass-green-speed-with-identical-maintenance/  Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/  Find turfgrass information and decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/  See the PACE Turf YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/paceturf  See the ATC newsletters at https://subscribepage.com/atc_newsletters  Listen to the ATC Office Hours podcast at https://atc-office-hours.transistor.fm/

Whiteflies. They can overwhelm a garden full of vegetables and flowers, as well as certain trees and shrubs, especially during warm weather. Whiteflies excrete sticky honeydew and cause yellowing or death of the leaves. The good news is: there are a lot of beneficial insects  that can help you do battle against whiteflies. In some areas of the country,  Bermudagrass is a desirable turf type for a lawn. The problems begin when it starts spreading to other parts of the yard. If you're looking to eradicate bermudagrass without the use of chemicals, we have some answers.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. And we will do it all in about 30 minutes. Let's go!Pictured: Whiteflies on Citrus Leaf  (Photo: UCIPM)Previous episodes, links, product information, topic search and transcripts at the new home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at BuzzsproutLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Whitefly Management Guidelines (University of California)Plants That Attract Beneficial InsectsYellow Sticky Traps for Whitefly MonitoringSoil Solarization for the Garden  (University of California)Bermudagrass Control Tips (University of California)Insectaries:Rincon-Vitova InsectariesBeneficial InsectaryGot a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comDaily Garden tips and snark on Twitter The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog Facebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman Farmer Fred Garden Videos - YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.And thank you for listening.Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya AcostaAre you ready to upgrade your health to a new level and do so by learning from experts...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week, Dana talks with Brian Pugh, OSU Extension Northeast Area Agronomist for insight into stockpiling Bermudagrass and other forages. Stockpiling is a way to reduce both hay feeding and supplementation in livestock operations. Mother nature has a role in the success of stockpiling but opportunities exist in both the Eastern and Western parts of [ Read More ]

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Gardening expert Teresa Watkins provides advice on when and how much to water to prevent fungal diseases in summertime turf. Have you ever thought of growing crocosmias? They are beautiful and easy to grow in Florida!  Easy alternative to turf? Check out Southern Living's Pros and Cons of Clover Lawns. Gardening calls and texts include controlling weeds in Bermudagrass, invasive Bolivian sunflowers and elephant ears, pruning avocados and hibiscus, Agama lizards, olive tree blooms, and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 @SouthernLiving Pros and Cons on Growing Clover Lawns Growing Crocosmia UF EDIS Photography credits: Teresa Watkins    Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST.  Call in with your garden questions 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680.      #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #fertilizer #turf #grass #landscaping #fruits #vegetables #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #2022 #gardening #fertilizer #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #gardentours #travel 

Raise your hand if you have ever heard bermudagrass causes colic…. Dr. Jyme digs into this common misconception and explains all you need to know about feeding bermudagrass hay. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! Show Notes: · EquiSUMMIT Registration: www.attendequisummit.com · Teff = Eragrostis tef · Bermudagrass = Cynodon dactylon · Forage Testing: www.equi-analytical.com · University of Florida Extension Article, Tifton 85 vs Coastal: https://extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/media/extadminifasufledu/cflag/image/docs/fl-equine-institute/2007/CoastalvsT-85.pdf · Feeding practices associated with colic in horses: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2001.219.1419 · Factors associated with development of ileal impaction in horses with surgical colic: 78 cases (1986-2000): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12358048/ · Hydration supplement: Turbo Mag BCAA https://strideanimalhealth.com/turbo-mag-bcaa/ …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedroomchemist/message

For parts of four decades, Ralph Kepple has been the caretaker for the historic home course of the late Bobby Jones. A graduate of Ohio State, Kepple was named superintendent at East Lake Golf Club in 1992 and since 2018 has been the club's director of agronomy. During that time, East Lake has been synonymous with the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship for 21 years. In this episode of All Stars of Turf, Kepple talks about the keys to career longevity and some of the changes that have occurred at East Lake during its time as the the final stop on the Tour schedule. Chief among those changes have been a conversion from bentgrass putting surfaces to ultradwarf Bermudagrass following a brutally hot summer leading up to the 2007 tournament and the infamous reversing of the nines on the Donald Ross design in advance of the 2016 event, as well as an upcoming restoration project by architect Andrew Green. Although East Lake occupies an important place in the game's history, it also plays an important role off the golf course through the work of the East Lake Foundation, the goal of which is to help revitalize one of Atlanta's historic neighborhoods.

Can bermudagrass be controlled, or is it forever? America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, has tips for converting a bermudagrass turf area into another lawn type or to control it to the point you can use that area to expand your garden. Organic advocate Steve Zien tells us how plants communicate to get the nutrients they need and to ward off invading pests. And, he talks about using compost tea for increasing the good guys in your soil biology. Also, we get a Quick Tip about a very necessary, but psychologically difficult garden task: removing excess fruit from your deciduous fruit trees in mid-Spring.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots. And we will do it all in under 30 minutes. Let's go!Previous episodes, links, product information, and transcripts at the new home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at BuzzsproutPictured: Bermudagrass Lawn SolarizationLinks:Subscribe to the free, Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.comSmart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Farmer Fred Rant: Solarizing a Bermudagrass LawnTurflon Ester for Bermudagrass Control (Read the Label)Nematode-trapping fungi videoPeaceful Valley Farm Supply: Commercial compost aeratorAmazon: More compost aeration equipmentGrowing Solutions: Compost Tea suppliesTruth about Compost Tea, from VA Cooperative ExtensionSoil Food Web coursesGot a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website:http://farmerfred.comDaily Garden tips and snark on Twitter https://twitter.com/farmerfredThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog   http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: @FarmerFredHoffman

Tanner and Jeff talk with Erin Wilder with Sod Solutions and Jimmy Simpson, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) with the Town of Cary, NC about bermudagrass.  In the first “Fresh Cut Grass” panel discussion, we cover topics including breeding, maintenance, and cultural practices with bermudagrass. The use of bermudagrass has been marching northward over the past 20 years, and it will continue to be utilized more and more in the northeast as time moves forward. Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)Erin Wilder, Sod Solutions Jimmy Simpson, CSFM, Town of Cary Lead photo: Jeffrey Fowler, Penn State

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Farmer Fred Garden Rule #1: Bermudagrass is forever. You think I'm kidding? Ask any gardener who is battling this triple threat weed, which can reproduce and spread via seed, stems and rootstocks.Retired college horticulture professor Debbie Flower gives us some ideas for control and suppression tactics when battling bermudagrass (please note, I did NOT say, eradicate). The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden's Superintendent Emeritus, Warren Roberts, tells us about a tree that has it all: great fall color, an interesting form, and tasty fruit this time of year. It's our Plant of the Week, the Persimmon Tree.Podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it's episode 155 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. And we will do it all in just a little over 30 minutes. Let's go! November through January, the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast slows its production schedule. Look for new episodes each Friday. In February, we will return to twice a week podcasts, on Tuesdays and Fridays.Pictured:The Persimmon Tree (Diospyros kaki 'Yamon') in the FallLinks:Subscribe to the free, The Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter Smart PotsDave Wilson NurseryBemudagrass Control Tactics from UCANRUniv. of Maryland Bermudagrass ControlUCANR Soil Solarization Tips (for controlling bermudagrass)Turflon Ester (Bermudagrass control)Turflon Ester Product Label (for Bermudagrass control)The Farmer Fred Rant: THE Edible Ornamental of the Fall, the Persimmon TreeMore episodes and info available at Garden Basics with Farmer FredGot a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred:The  Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comDaily Garden tips and snark on TwitterThe Farmer Fred Rant! BlogFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"Instagram: farmerfredhoffmanFarmer Fred Garden Videos on YouTubeAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.And thank you for listening.

ATA Turf Times - Beth Guertal, Professor, Auburn University and Dave Han, Extension Specialist and Associate Professor, Alabama Extension and Auburn University New bermudagrasses (both hybrid and improved vegetative selections of common bermudagrass) are being introduced into the turfgrass market, intended for use in athletic fields, home lawns, golf course fairways, and commercial landscaping. The [...] The post Alabama Turfgrass Association – When Bermudagrass Cultivars and Athletic Field Traffic Collide appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Dr. Mike Goatley is a Virginia Tech professor who specializes in turfgrass science. He's an engaging guest and I promise you're going to learn something. We discuss:Mike's first impressions of golfHow Mike ended up in the world of turfgrassWorking with bermudagrassWarm vs. cool season grassesThe "perfect" climate for turfgrass managementTurfgrass research examples and fundingHow turfgrass developments end up in the real worldThis episode also features our first installment of Caddie Corner, a new segment featuring Big G of the Real Life Caddie Podcast.We ended with a lightning round of 10 questions.Will Mike ever ride in a self-driving car? Listen in to find out.This episode is presented by Par 3 Near Me.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Happy Halloween!  Teresa Watkins celebrates the Autumn holiday childhood memories of playing with bats with Shari Clark, President of the Florida Bat Conservancy. They discuss where to place bat houses and what to do to attract more bats to your landscape. Sweater weather arrives in Central Florida and Better Lawns and Gardens hits 15,000 podcast downloads! Garden questions and texts include plant suggestions for a shaded area, soda apple, white flies on tomatoes, fertilizing St. Augustinegrass, overseeding rye on Bermudagrass, and more.  https://bit.ly/3tfLgAd Graphic credits: Teresa Watkins Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST.  Call in with your garden questions 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680.  #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #SHE #fertilizer #turf #grass #landscaping #fruits #vegetables #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BigBend #Tallahassee #summer #WRLN #WiOD #Halloween #bats #radio #podcast 

Blake Layton, Mississippi State extension entomologists, talks about the effects of army worms on forages and ways to control this pest.

Tanner and Jeff speak with Alex Steinman, Director of Grounds for the University of Maryland Department of Athletics. Alex talks about the performance and maintenance of Bermudagrass on athletic fields in Maryland. He discusses cultural practices including verticutting, fertilization, and overseeding.Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) Alex Steinman, Director of Grounds, University of MarylandLead Image: Alex Steinman

Bruno Pedreira (pedreira@ksu.edu) was guest for the week talking about fertility in hay fields and research conducted on crabgrass and bermudagrass.  He also addresses haying management for quality forages.  Supplementary slides can be found at www.southeast.ksu.edu under programs and beef cattle, if you would like to see exact forage yield numbers.

Alabama's Chuck Bradley wins World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, and Olympic grass in Japan from Georgia.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour #2 – Gardening experts Teresa Watkins and Tom MacCubbin prepare to battle mosquitos with the help of Randy Schultz, Home Garden and Homestead. Garden topics, questions, and texts include, Queen palms, St. Augustine Lawns, Bermudagrass, wilting purple Crotons; Floratam, invasive wood ferns, getting rid of fleas in the lawn, Bolivian sunflowers, powdery mildew in crapemyrtles, and more.  https://bit.ly/3fr6SU2 Summit Mosquito Bits and Dunks    Teresa's third book, "A Gardener's Compendium Volume 3 Gardening with The Senses" is now out! Photo Credit:  Teresa Watkins, Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST.  Call in with your garden questions 407.916.5400, 1.888.45.LAWNS, or text 23680.    #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #podcast #radio #southflorida #northflorida #betterlawns #centralflorida #tropical #May #floridalife #photography #SHE #fertilizer #Summer #landscaping #fruits #trees #drought #landscapes #gardens #palms #Orlando #Miami #FortLauderdale #PortStLucie #BLGradio #mosquitos #watergardens #gutters #homegardenhomestead #WRLN #WiOD 

Jeff Stone has worked for the Kiawah Island Golf Resort since before the Ocean Course was built, and he has been the golf course superintendent at the Ocean Course since 2003. For this edition of the Superintendent Series, Jeff takes some time out of his hectic schedule to chat with Andy Johnson about getting the course ready for this week's PGA Championship. They discuss the differences between resort and championship conditions, the Ocean Course's transition from Bermudagrass to Paspalum, Jeff's memories of Pete Dye, and whether it's ever snowed on Kiawah Island. The Superintendent Series is brought to you by the Toro Company.

The gardening with Joey and Holly Radio Show heard weekly March - Oct Our 2021 anonymous Survey Garden survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11zLBO6dluGFLbLYqDUw6C3GA88Co39xbOCbOiUy7hVc/edit?gxids=7628 Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 24/7 leave your question at 1-800 927-SHOW https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk on how to have a nice lawn with a few spring lawn care tips https://www.natureslawn.com/ * Aerify PLUS. What is it exactly? Aerify PLUS is the solution you’ve been looking for to address hardpan, clay, or compacted soil, soil with poor drainage, and any soil where grass or gardens just don’t thrive. And best of all, using Aerify PLUS eliminates the need for mechanical aeration! Aerify PLUS penetrates deeper and makes changes in the soil that last longer than any mechanical aerator, at a fraction of the price. 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And from now until the end of March, Garden Talk listeners can save 10% on Aerify PLUS as well as any other Do It Yourself product from our site! Just enter coupon code GRDNTLK-AP at checkout and save! *Introducing Lawn Force 5 - A five-way “lawn care kit in a bottle”. Lawn Force 5 gives you a lush and healthy lawn you can be proud of. And it takes away the expense and hard work that comes with mechanically aerating and dethatching the lawn. Visit our friends at Natures Lawn Dot Com, to find out more about this amazing Lawn Force 5 product. That’s Nature’s Lawn Dot Com. Use the discount code “Garden dash Talk” for 10% off on your order. Deep rake or thatch your lawn - gets rid of any dead stuff - increased growth - dead stuff inhibits growth Not all lawns need dethatching, but when your lawn does need it, knowing how to dethatch your lawn is crucial to its future. Done properly, dethatching helps restore your lawn to health and keep it beautiful in years to come. By learning why, when and how to dethatch, you can keep your thick, lush grass on track. If your thatch is 1–2 inches or more, you've probably already seen signs of poor grass color and weak, thin growth. Once you've confirmed your thatch exceeds the healthy mark, the time for dethatching has come. Dethatching causes a lot of damage to your grass and should be done at a time when the grass is growing so it can fix the damage before the next dormant period. Warm-season grass can be dethatched in late spring or early summer after it starts to grow. ... Dethatching in fall results in fewer weed problems. The best time to dethatch your lawn is when it's actively growing and the soil is moderately moist. For cool-season grasses, that's early spring or early fall. For warm-season grasses, dethatch in late spring through early summer (after the second mowing). Aerate to help future compaction in high traffic lawn areas Seed heavily even if you seeded in the fall - will ensure proper growth Fertilize - feed your lawn now to get it started right - use a all purpose lawn food and fertilize light and evenly - heavier feeding is for the fall Remove large weeds - soil is soft Water if needed us quick snap sprinklers *Cool-season grasses are grass types that thrive in areas with cold winters and hot summers. ... However, these grasses grow best when temperatures are between 60-75 degree F, which is why they grow most actively in the spring and fall. *The most common types of cool-season grasses are Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, and tall fescue. You'll often find the seeds of these grass types mixed together for different needs and uses, such as high traffic, sunny, or dense shade conditions. *Warm-season grasses include Bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass, Centipedegrass, Zoysiagrass, Bahiagrass and Carpetgrass. They are often called southern grasses because they grow best in hot summer areas and lack the winter hardiness of the cool-season grasses. An optimal height for a cool-season grass generally is about 2 1/2 inches. And at each mowing, you should only be removing about the top 1/3 of the grass blade. Consequently, a good time to mow lawns is when your grass is about 3 2/3 inches high In segment two Joey and Holly provide growing tips for cooking herbs With the exception of basil, which likes a little shade, most herbs need at least 6 hours of sun per day. Choose a spot in your garden where they will get plenty of light. Herb Container Garden Collection Plant in Well-Draining Soil Good container garden mix - or loose garden soil Fertilize Lightly Basil, once again, is the exception here. For all other herbs, fertilizing your plants once at the beginning of the growing season with an organic fertilizer, such as Plant Tone, is enough. It is best not to fertilize most herbs more than once. Basil, on the other hand, can be fertilized every 4-6 weeks. Plant Similar Herbs Together When selecting locations for your plants, place those with similar light and water requirements together. For instance, rosemary, thyme and lavender all prefer to be kept slightly dry, while parsley, bail and Vietnamese coriander need consistent moisture. Know Your Basil Varieties One of the most popular herbs is basil, which comes in many different flavors, sizes, shapes and textures. Genovese sweet basil is the classic flavor for pesto and other Italian dishes. Thai basil is spicy. And lemon or lime basil add their own distinct flavor to your dishes. A popular, new variety is boxwood basil. It looks adorable – like a miniature boxwood – and its tiny leaves pack a strong scent. Pinch basil often throughout the year to remove flowers and keep the plants full. Separate Quick Spreading Herbs Mint and its close relatives (lemon balm, horehound, catnip) should be planted in their own container(s). Mint is a hardy, perennial plant that can spread rapidly through the entire garden. You can prevent this from happening by planting it in a container. Plant Your Cool Season Herbs at the Right Time Cilantro, parsley, celery and dill all grow best when temperatures range between 50 and 70 degrees. When the temperature begins to warm up, these plants will start to bloom and will no longer produce flavorful leaves. This makes them a great choice for fall gardens, or to plant in the early spring. Harvest frequently - keeps them growing In segment three Joey and Holly welcome their guest author of the Straw bale garden book Joel Karsten Joel Karsten has worked in the green industry for many years. He is the author and inventor of the straw bale garden method. He is also an avid vegetable gardener. 1. Tell us about the straw bale garden idea - where did you come up with this? 2. Do people just put their plants in the bales and hope for the best - or is there a method to growing in straw bales? 3. You sell a product called bale buster to help with preparing the bales - how is it different from other fertilizers for bales? 4. A concern about using bales is them being sprayed with pesticides - how would one know if they have? 5. How can people find out more about your books, info, etc? In segment four Joey and Holly answer your questions Dean writes that I live in southeastern Wisconsin, I planted garlic last October and unfortunately it grew quite a lot in the fall. I covered with leaves and recently removed leaves, but there is zero growth. Did I kill the garlic by planting too early in the fall, or can I hope it will yet grow? A: No you did not kill it. this is normal for garlic to grow after planting in the fall and then to stop over the winter. it is fine and will jump back into growth Q: Can I plant garlic now? A: you can but you will not get large bulbs Hello....hope you can help me....I hope it's not too late. I am in S.E. Michigan and harvested day lily seeds last fall. I though I could plant them in raised beds and transplant them later. When I check online, it seems like there are some very complicated processes. Can I just plant them even though it is late in the year as far as....the existing plants are already several inches above the ground. I would like the simplest successful method possible. Thank you for the email. You can plant those seeds in your raised bed and keep the soil moist and in 1 to 2 weeks you will see them geminate. Daylily can be grown any time of the year as long as the soil can be worked. Once they are growing then you can move them later. Q: Cas writes in Hi there! Great video. 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On this episode of the Texoma Cattleman, Cody Maxwell- Fannin County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension continues the discussion of Establishing Warm Season Pastures and Hay Meadows. Specifically on this program he discusses Seeded Varieties and Blends of Bermudagrass.

On this episode of the Texoma Cattleman, Cody Maxwell- Fannin County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources discusses Warm Season Perennial Grasses. Specifically on this program, he talks about the importance of managing the land and considering the next generations. Also, he moves into the discussion of Bermudagrass history and varieties.

Tanner and Jeff discuss the latest research on Bluemuda—a combination of bluegrass and Bermudagrass.  They discuss establishment and survival in a cool-season climate as well as wear tolerance, fertilization, and recovery after use.      Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) Lead Image: Tanner DelvalleIntro music: Pure Rock n Roll by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com​ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com​ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Listen as Gerald and Research Director John Lamle discuss the history of our leading seeded forage bermuda, Wrangler. They also discuss establishment and care techniques to give you the fastest establishment and highest quality product!

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Listen in as Gerald and head of production John Lamle discuss Monaco Bermudagrass.

Professionals weigh in on strengthening Bermuda and weed prevention; saucy succulents

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Atkinson, Jason Frank and Dr. Raymond Snyder are joined by Dr. JC Chong of Clemson University to discuss identification, biology, and management strategies for a certain problematic pest—the bermudagrass mite. Have a listen! Juang Horng “JC” Chong is a Professor and Extension Specialist of turf and ornamentals entomology at Clemson University. JC joined Clemson University in 2007 after completing graduate school on ornamentals entomology at the University of Georgia and post-doctoral training on invasive species biological control at the University of Florida. He began working on bermudagrass mite in 2009 and current has an active research program in trying to understand the impact of cultural practices on mite damage and management. Dr. Chong’s contact information: Website: https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/juanghc Email: juanghc@clemson.edu Referenced Papers: https://www.gcmonline.com/course/environment/news/bermudagrass-mite

This podcast is the 1st Research Roundup, which is a new component to the podcast.  The Research Roundup is a time to highlight single research projects to allow listeners to learn about timely research, even before it is published.  This first Round up topic is about tamegrass options for heifers to graze during the summer.  We evaluated heifer performance on fesuce, bermudagrass, crabgrass, and fescue interseeded with sorghum-sudan.  Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons, presented the information.  

This weeks episode is the first of 3 talking about the 300 days of grazing management plan that was coined by researchers and extension professionals in Arkansas.  Guests for the podcast over the 3 episodes include Dr. John Jennings (forage specialist, jjennings@uaex.edu); Dr. Shane Gadberry (animal scientist, sgadberry@uaex.edu); and Kenny Simons (program associate in forages, ksimons@uaex.edu).  These guests have many years of on-farm experiences for how to increase grazing days on cattle operations.  For the first Part we focus on the generalities of the program, concepts for implementation, and cost comparisons.  Additional information can be found at the below links: 300 days of grazing Fact Sheet Forage Calculators

Masters and golf on our mind with a great conversation with Kansas City based course designer Todd Clark, whose CE Designs is all over our golf landscape. The state of the game, Augusta, and trends are all in the mix!

Two for One!!  This podcast features two specialist from Oklahoma State University; Dr. Alex Rocateli (alex.rocateli@okstate.edu) and Dr. Jason Warren (jason.warren@okstate.edu).  Both of these faculty members are in the Plant & Soil Sciences Department at Oklahoma State University.  They helped provide education on interseeding small grains into bermudagrass pastures, discussion on water usage, and overall productive capacity of pasture ground in this management system. More information can be found at these extension fact sheets these two referenced: Sod-Seeding Small Grains in Bermudagrass and Spring-Planted Oat for Grazing and Haying

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In this podcast we take a deep dive on ultradwarf bermudagrass greens management with Stephen Miles, Director of Operations at the Preserve Golf Club and Dr. Beth Guertal, Professor of turfgrass management at Auburn University.  Weather extremes and the effect it has on managing high quality surfaces Topdressing and verticutting strategies A proper cultivation plan is critical for providing great greens, especially implementing aerification Customer expectations and the misperception of ball speed Fall preparation and winter management strategies Determining when to fertilize during less than optimal growing conditions Light requirements A take on where the future of golf course management heading

Join me in Desert Horituclture while we explore which grapes to plant in the desert, why a Western Redbud is better than an Eastern Redbud, how to control Bermudagrass without damaging flowers, and drag that crop cover one more time!Support the show (https://xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com/)

In the last episode of 2018, Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert wrap up the year with more fun, LAFC-fueled banter, including: The U.S. Men's National Team calling in three (!) LAFC teammates to the squad, including the first call-up for GK Tyler Miller. LAFC rumors, news, and notes about current (Eduard Atuesta), former (Laurent Ciman), and possible future (Ryan Laursen) players. MLS news including a brand new playoff format and new stadiums in Austin and Minnesota. Information about two NEW premium spaces at Banc of California Stadium: the North End Terrace and Mid Field Boxes. Our epic battle of Red Bull's Killer Queen with Shaft Brewer and LAFC Rich at Free Play LA... and so much more!Hear Filly sing (three times!), The Scarf quote Robin Williams on Canada, and learn all about the grass at Banc of California Stadium (Latitude 36 Bermudagrass!), while finding out what's on the hosts' Christmas Wish List! Enjoy our final episode of season, and keep your ears peeled for so much more in 2019! Dale!

Week 17: Turf Talk Podcast for August 8, 2018. Banner year for crabgrass. Bermudagrass in Brooklyn. Root issues worsen.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Brian Winka, CSFM, about the benefits of "Bluemuda" vs the "insanity" of the traditional process of overseeding Bermudagrass on sports fields and golf courses in the south and transition zone. Presented by DryJect/Maximus and Civitas/Intelligro.

6:40  2018 Winter Recovery Outlook 7:52  Introduction of Bermudagrass in Transition Zone 11:07 Moving from Reactive to Proactive Fungicide Programs 23:25  Pythium Management 32:58  Disease Resistance Management 40:19  Nematode Management Techniques thru Root Health 49:13   Fertility and Disease Management 51:17  Balanced Approach Trial Results 58:03 Plant Health

We welcomed our first guest to the GCI studio. Between work stops in Northeast Ohio, Richard Mandell visited us to record a Tartan Talks episode. Tee shot distance equity, bentgrass to Bermudagrass conversions and Mandell's expanding business are among the topics in this fast-paced episode.

Old Chatham Golf Club director of golf course management and past Carolinas GCSA President Brian Powell discusses one of the popular topics in the region this year – managing ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens.

In this episode of the BASF Pin Sheet, host Jon Kiger chats with BASF Technical Specialist Dr. Kathie Kalmowitz at a recent BASF Turf Research & Solutions Seminar held at Druid Hills Golf Club in the Atlanta area. Topics include differing strategies for managing Pythium and other diseases on both bentgrass and ultradwarf Bermudagrass in the South.  

In this episode we are Speaking Frankly with Professor LB "Bert" McCarty of Clemson University about ultra-dwarf putting surfaces, especially late and early season care, as well as Professor McCarty's research with physiological response of plant pigments.

Don W. Clark Jr. - Grady County ANR AgentThere is a relatively new pest that has had a major impact on Bermudagrass hay production in South Georgia and North Florida.  The Bermuda grass stem maggot, native to Southeast Asia was found in Tift, Pierce, and Jeff Davis counties in 2010.  I found it in Grady County in 2011, it was also found in many South Georgia and North Florida Counties in 2011 and 2012 as well.            If your Bermuda grass hay field looks like it has been damaged by frost in the middle of the growing season, you are probably experiencing damage from this insect.            The larval (maggot) stage of the BSM is what is causing the damage.  This maggot is inside the stem when the damage is done.  The adult fly lays its eggs on the Bermuda grass pseudostme (folded leaf blades).  Upon hatching, the larva works its way toward a node, where the leaf blade emerges from the stem.  As the larva develops, it feeds on the node.  This feeding results in the browning of the last one to three leaf blades.            In 2011 and 2012 I consulted with Dr. Dennis Hancock and Dr. Will Hudson for the purpose of setting up a test in an effort to find a control strategy.  Some observations we made were that BSM was much more common on small stem varieties like Alicia than large stem varieties like Tifton 85 and Coastcross.  Also we needed to control the adult fly because the maggot would be difficult to control protected by the stem.  I set up several tests in 2011 and 2012 in an effort to find an acceptable control strategy.  We used low rates of several pyrethroid’s and three different spray schedules.     My three growers used different spray schedules as follows:A.   Treated behind the baler (3 days after cutting) and again 7 days later.B.    Treated 7 days after cutting and again 7 days later.C.    Treated 5 days after cutting and again 10 days later.All three of my hay producer’s experienced similar control. Dr. Hancock, Dr. Hudson, and two graduate students are also continuing to work on control strategies for this pest.  Hopefully we will have more information on control of this pest very soon.   For more information check out this factsheet:  Biology and Management of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot.

          The extended periods of hot, dry weather that most Georgians have experienced over the past few summers has taken a toll on many of the permanent forage grasses.  This is especially true of cool season grasses like fescue and orchardgrass in North Georgia.  Many of these producers with declining forage stands are considering establishing bermudagrass.           If you are considering establishing bermudagrass, you have probably realized there are several options.  Certain varieties can be established by seeding, others by using clippings (tops) and some with vegetative sprigs.  Vegetative sprigs can be used in both prepared soil and no-till situations.  For more information on bermudagrass varieties grown in Georgia, refer to “Selecting a Forage Bermudagrass Variety” Proper preparation is the key to good bermudagrass establishment.          This article will focus on getting your field ready to sprig bermudagrass into prepared soil.  Establishing a field in bermudagrass is a long-term commitment so you need to be sure the site is well prepared before putting out the first sprig.          As with most all agronomic crops, a good place to start is determining soil fertility needs by soil testing.  While you are waiting to get the soil test results back, you can destroy any existing vegetation by spraying the area with a non-selective herbicide.  One very troublesome weed that is often found in these sites is common bermudagrass.   Common bermudagrass is virtually impossible to remove once the field is established and should be controlled prior to sprigging.  Keep in mind that common bermudagrass must be green and actively growing for the non-selective herbicide to be effective.          Once your soil test results are back and you have burned-down existing vegetation with a herbicide, you are ready to apply the recommended lime and/or soil nutrients.  Of the three major plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), adequate potassium levels are critical to maintain a healthy bermudagrass stand.  Any needed nutrients (and lime if required) can be spread at this point so it will be incorporated into the soil root zone during the tillage process.          As mentioned earlier, bermudagrass is a long term crop and proper tillage prior to sprigging can help relieve soil compaction issues and smooth the soil surface.  Deep plowing and disking will get the soil well prepared and allow for any leveling/smoothing of the soil surface that may be needed.  Once the soil is prepared it should be packed to ensure consistent planting depths.   If this tillage is completed a month prior to sprigging, it will give weeds a chance to germinate and a non-selective herbicide can be used again to eliminate all vegetative growth.  Hopefully, during this post-tillage time period you will receive enough rainfall to get adequate soil moisture that is needed for sprigging.          If you take the time to control weeds, adjust soil nutrients/pH level, get the soil well prepared, and obtain good soil moisture, you will greatly increase the success rate of your new bermuda field.  Once you have completed all these steps you are ready to call the sprigging contractor.  Go to http://www.caes.uga.edu/commodities/fieldcrops/forages/newinfo/BermudagrassSpriggersinGeorgia.pdfon the Georgia Forages web page for a list of spriggers in Georgia.Norman EdwardsUGA Cooperative Extension - Walker County CEC

Though this webpage is primarily for videos, this is second of two new segments recorded for the "On The Farm" radio program which airs weekdays between 6:40 and 6:50 am on WVOH 93.5FM in Hazlehurt and WDMG 97.9FM in Douglas and at 6:58 am on WULS 103.7FM in Douglas. This program is coordinated by Eddie McGriff, Coffee County Extension Coordinator. This segment is on the problems we have had with potassium (K) deficiency in bermudagrass hayfields (georgiaforages030.mp3). (Posted 6-10-11)

This is the third and final part of this presentation on the management practices recommended for bermudagrass. This presentation covers fertilization needs for stand maintenance in bermudagrass and the effect that harvesting methods, extended grazing, and late winter/early spring burning has on bermudagrass yields and persistence. This presentation also highlights some of the latest research on the subject at the University of Georgia and the USDA-ARS station in Tifton. (georgiaforages022.mov)

This is the second in a three-part presentation that provides a rather broad coverage of the management practices recommended for bermudagrass. This presentation covers bermudagrass fertilization for high yields and discusses issues with nitrate (NO3) accumulation in bermudagrass. This presentation also highlights some of the latest research on the subject at the University of Georgia and the USDA-ARS station in Tifton. (georgiaforages021.mov)