Podcasts about turfgrass

In this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Mick Sutton from New South Wales, a turf industry veteran whose story is as powerful as his passion for the grass beneath our feet. From working hands-on as a Greenkeeper to his current role in Sales with Toro, Mick has seen every side of the turf world. Was not an easy road for him. After a serious car accident, doctors told him he'd never return to the field. Mick not only proved them wrong but came back stronger, continuing to make his mark on the industry he loves. Tune in to hear about Mick's resilience, his journey through the highs and lows of turf management, and the transition from maintenance to sales, all while staying true to his roots. Powered by our Sponsors The Toro Company, The Andersons, USGA, Apex-10, Standard Golf and Flash Weather Ai, this episode is a reminder that grit and passion can overcome any obstacle.  Download the show and give us a five star rating if you love Turf Today!

“Using electromagnetic induction to inform precision turfgrass management strategies in sand-capped golf course fairways” with Dr. Briana Wyatt and Dallas Williams Golf courses are well known for their beautiful greens, but overusing fertilizer and water to keep them looking pristine can lead to inefficient, expensive, and environmentally damaging waste. Precision turfgrass management can help, but only if we can find the right methods to put it into use. In this episode, Briana and Dallas join me to discuss their research on how electrical conductivity can be used to help determine golf course needs. Tune in to learn: ·         How many management zones might be in a fairway ·         How turfgrass type can effect electromagnetic induction correlations ·         Which properties are most correlated with electromagnetic induction readings ·         How researchers can get readings on large areas of a golf course fairway If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.70020 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Briana, you can find her here: briana.wyatt@tamu.edu If you would like to reach out to Dallas, you can find her here: dmwilliams22@tamu.edu Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bD35BC10D-F821-F011-9989-000D3A32C099%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/NjgyNGU4NmRkZjIzY2FlOWRmYTQ4ZmEwV2Y5WFhuVTFpTnR3/o/VEMwODY4NTQyOTM4 TAMU turfgrass website: https://soilcrop.tamu.edu/research/turfgrass/ TAMU Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamusoilcrop TAMU Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Twitter: https://x.com/tamusoilcrop Thank you to our volunteer Om Prakash Ghimire for help with the shownotes and other assets. Thank you to Cole Shalk from 12twelve Media for the Audio Processing on today's episode. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

In this episode, Adam and Brian sit down with Trent Manning, a Certified Turf Equipment Manager from the prestigious Ansley Golf Club in Roswell, Georgia. With years of hands-on experience maintaining and managing high-performance turf equipment, Trent shares his journey into the golf course industry, what it takes to keep a golf course running smoothly, and the evolving technology shaping turf management today. Whether you're a golf enthusiast, a turf professional, or just curious about the work behind the beauty of the greens, this conversation offers a fascinating inside look at one of the most vital and often overlooked roles in golf course operations.

*Texas corn planting is ahead of schedule.  *The application process for the disaster assistance portion of USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Program is coming soon.  *There will be no closures of local Farm Service Agency offices.   *The Texas Southern Plains has received a lot of rain recently.  *USDA has shut down imports of Mexican livestock due to screw worm concerns. *Should the U.S. be working with competitors to improve cotton demand?  *Turfgrass is an important part of landscapes in Texas.  *USDA has initiated mandatory testing for Avian Influenza. 

This week on Turf Today, brought to you by Toro: Adam and Brian sit down with Zach Sack, Assistant Superintendent at Butler National Golf Club in Chicago. After a long run in baseball and a life-changing event, Zach found his way into the turf industry—and he's never looked back. Full of passion, great insight, and stories that range from hilarious to downright spooky, this is one you don't want to miss!

There have been a lot of conversations about soil water content and surface hardness (firmness). I discuss some measurements that I have made, and suggest some of the old posts on the ATC website that discuss this topic.Specific posts discussed include:https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/measuring-surface-hardness-on-greens-fairways-and-approaches/https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/relationship-between-soil-water-and-turfgrass-surface-hardness/https://www.asianturfgrass.com/tag/surface-hardness/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Get free ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/Listen to the ATC podcast network https://podcasts.asianturfgrass.com/ More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

This week on Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Professor Jim Huntoon, the man growing the next generation of turf legends at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina. After years in the trenches as a golf course superintendent, Jim swapped early mornings and greens mowing for lectures and life lessons. We dive into his journey from managing turf to managing turf students — the wins, the wild stories, and a few growing pains along the way. Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and a behind-the-scenes look at life on the education side. Thank you to our sponsors and our community for your continued support.

Jason came up with the GvX idea in a flash of inspiration that he describes here. This is the actual growth of the grass compared to the expected growth of the grass, and it has surprising practical implications. We discussed the development and use of the #TurfGvX in this episode.We discussed this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/explaining-gvx/See the GvX screencast video at https://youtu.be/mRJcEhOyxPARead more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Get free ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/ More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

Achieving the lowest possible #OM246 total organic material value is not desirable, because the living plant material is part of the OM measured with this method. I discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/om246-measures-living-om-too/ @keyakeeper469  and I discussed 8 years of OM246 in https://youtu.be/8B3FQhvSIdIOM246 project page https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/om246/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Get free ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/Listen to the ATC podcast network https://podcasts.asianturfgrass.com/ More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Scotty Mulhern, an Australian native and former professional baseball player who's now running a 1.5 man turf operation in Prague, Czech Republic. Scotty shares his unique journey from the baseball field to the turf world, the challenges of managing turf solo in a foreign country, and how his athletic background influences his approach to his new career. It's a conversation full of grit, passion, and a global perspective on the work behind the game. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support and to all of our listeners for always tuning in. 

For more helpful information, advice, and recommendations, go to www.dirtdoctor.com.

Rolling with the Green Section is a new podcast from Turf Today, featuring in-depth conversations with the experts behind the USGA Green Section. From the latest research in turfgrass science to the real-world challenges faced by golf course superintendents, this show digs into the issues that keep the game rolling — literally. Join us as we chat with agronomists, researchers, and course care professionals about everything from mowing heights to moisture meters, bringing fresh insight to the surfaces that shape the game of golf. If you live for lush fairways, fast greens, and the science that makes them possible, this particular  podcast is for you. This week on the show we feature George Waters(0:01:47) who leades the education and outreach department of the USGA Green Section. We are then joined by Elliott Dowling(0:29:59) who dives deep into his article: Consider The Potential Of Less Aggressive Aeration Rolling with the Green Seciton was recorded on the Superintendent Network and is hosted by Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent.  To connect with the show: email adam@superintendentnetwork.com

A common way to calculate average daily temperature is to take the sum of the daily maximum and daily minimum temperatures, and to divide by two. A better statistical approximation of the average temperature is to take measurements made every hour and then to find the mean value of those continuous measurements. This blog post shows a comparison of the three methods for 2024 data at three locations: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/calculating-average-daily-temperature/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Get free ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/ More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Golf Course Superintendent Rodney Robbins, from The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Rodney sits down with Adam and Brian for a fun, insightful chat about life on and off the course, turf management challenges, and what it really takes to be a leader in all aspects of life. The winners of the Toro headcover giveaway are announced on this episode. Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who keeps this show rolling. 

In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Tom Kaplun, Superintendent at North Hempstead Country Club and President of the New York State Turfgrass Association (NYSTA). Tom shares insights into the NYSTA apprenticeship program, a game-changing initiative designed to develop the next generation of turfgrass professionals. We discuss how this program is shaping the future of the golf industry, improving workforce retention, and providing a structured pathway for career growth. Whether you're a superintendent, a golf course operator, or someone looking to break into the industry, this conversation is packed with valuable insights! Key Takeaways ⛳ The NYSTA apprenticeship program offers structured education and hands-on training for turfgrass professionals.

On this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with the Ontario Boys: Liam Fischer, Beck Ljungberg and Caleb Patry, who embarked on a memorable road trip all the way from Canada to The Players Championship. Tune in as they share their adventures, experiences, and insights from one of golf's most prestigious events. We also dive deep into the world of Augusta and The Masters with special guest John Lamoureux, who gives us an insider's look at the iconic tournament and what makes it one of the most anticipated weeks in golf. Turf Today is brought to you by Toro, your trusted partner in turf management. Music: Augusta (The Masters Theme) John Story- Trees of the Sun Music Label

In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Tom Kaplun, Superintendent at North Hempstead Country Club and President of the New York State Turfgrass Association (NYSTA). Tom shares insights into the NYSTA apprenticeship program, a game-changing initiative designed to develop the next generation of turfgrass professionals. We discuss how this program is shaping the future of the golf industry, improving workforce retention, and providing a structured pathway for career growth. Whether you're a superintendent, a golf course operator, or someone looking to break into the industry, this conversation is packed with valuable insights! Key Takeaways ⛳ The NYSTA apprenticeship program offers structured education and hands-on training for turfgrass professionals.

Join us on this exciting episode of Turf Today as we sit down with golf media personality Matt Ginella! With years of experience in golf media, Matt shares his unique insights on the turf industry, his favorite courses, and the latest trends in the world of golf. Whether you're in the turf world or simply a fan of the sport of golf, Matt's stories, expertise, and passion for the game are sure to inspire. Tune in for a conversation packed with valuable tips, behind-the-scenes industry knowledge, and plenty of turf talk you won't want to miss!  Thank you to our sponsors Toro, The Andersons, USGA, Standard Golf, Flash Weather Ai and Apex-10.

In this episode we are joined by Mitchell Mote, from UT Extension – Rutherford County. Mitchell has over 30+ years of turfgrass management experience in Tennessee. We'll discuss changes in pest management that have occurred over his distinguished career in Extension, particularly those pertaining to lawn care.

Joe Gulotti joined me to discuss his new job, The Talking Greenkeeper, and the ten posts on the ATC website that no one (practically) read in 2024.This is the post that lists all the "bombs:" https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/ten-posts-no-one-read-2024/The Talking Greenkeeper catalog is at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Get free ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/Listen to the ATC podcast network https://podcasts.asianturfgrass.com/ More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

Construction Superintendent at Olde Eight Golf Club, Hunter Cooper, is on the Turf Today podcast this week. Hunter talks about the different techniques and lessons he has learned from the courses he's worked at and people he has worked for. Hunter has some excellent advice for some of the people pushing the pace of the industy. He also tells some all-time stories about his experience as a superintendent, firefighter and father. Continue to share the show with your peers in the industry so we can all grow together.    Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10, USGA and FLASH Weather Ai.   Please Subscribe to the Superintendent Network Youtube Channel.    

Golf Course Superintendent from Black Diamond Ranch, Jeremiah Mincey joins Turf Today from The Players Championship. Get to know Jeremiah more by hearing him talk about his experiences as a younger Superintendent and volunteering at some big PGA tournaments. Originally from Georgia, Jeremiah is an up and coming Superintendent in the industry and offers some fantastic perspectives on certain aspects of the profession. We are also joined this week by Trevor Larsen with an update on his busy life! Thank you to both of these guys for making time for us and a huge shoutout to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, The USGA, Apex-10 and Flash Weather Ai.

Although turf research is often done with fertilizer treatments applied at constant rates and on a fixed calendar schedule, that way of supplying nutrients seems strange to me now. I explain why in this episode, and suggest a better method.We discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/fertilizer-schedule-seems-strange-to-me-now/Read 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 More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

Golf Course Superintendent at Saucon Valley Country Club, Jim Roney, joins Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent for an entertaining converasation on this week's episode of Turf Today. Coming to us from one of his two shops on a 60 hole golf course, Jim brings his stories and his experience to life with the way he speaks and the type of title he has. This is a great interview for anyone who is working their way up the ranks as Jim comes from a hard working background and line of great leaders. This is also one for anyone who knows Jim or is in a similar position to him in this wonderful industry. We hope you enjoy listeneing to this episode as much as we did making it!

Penn State's newest employee joined us in Palm Springs to talk about his major move from Texas A&M to Penn State. Chase Straw is the Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Soils at Penn State University. And a 2025 Pioneers in the Field teaser. Here's what you'll here in this #GroundskeeperChat:  FFA College Bowl  Paths to Turfgrass for our Next Generation  Turfgrass 101 curriculum  The reward of being involved in SFMA  ChatGBT

I recommend 4 podcast episodes and one useful app that calculates sand topdressing amounts, then quickly discuss the top 10 new posts from the ATC website in 2024.Would you like to comment or have questions about this episode? Reply on Bluesky Here are topic links:- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/top-10-posts-2024/- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/the-rodney-lingle-system/- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/almost-like-a-seminar/- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/the-talking-greenkeeper-holiday-extravaganza/- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/om246-calculator-updated/- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/mlsn-and-lawns/Read 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 More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

This week we are joined by The Grounds Superintendent at Oakmont Country Club, host of the 125th U.S. Open Championship. Michael McCormick joins Adam and Brian for a very fun and eye opening conversation about his journey and those who have helped him along the way. His integrity and resiliency on the golf course have propelled him to becoming a leader at one of the top properties in the game of golf. Mike has also surrounded himself by some well known and knowledgeable mentors throughout his career, to help get him where he is today. There is a ton of great stuff packed into this episode including another segment of Ask The Agronomist with PHD Aronomist Ben Pease from The Andersons. Huge thank you to all our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Apex-10, Standard Golf, Flash Weather Ai and The USGA. To connect with the show send email to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

Golf Course Superintendent at Caves Valley Golf Club, Kyle Steidel joins Adam and Brian for an awesome conversation about his career and hosting the BMW Championship. Kyle is a hard working leader who has taken advantage of some great mentors and opportunities throughout his career. Listen in to some of the excellent stories Kyle tells and learn about all that goes into preparing and executing a PGA tournament. Please drop a rating and review on the platform of your choice if you are a part of the Turf Today and Superintendent Network communities.

Green speed varies because of many factors. One of those factors is clipping volume. I discuss that relationship and give some advice for those getting started with clipping volume and wanting to know how to adjust it.We discussed this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/getting-started-with-clipping-volume/Potassium increases dollar spot? https://www.paceturf.org/memberedition/potassium-increases-dollar-spotThe 2025 International Turfgrass Research Conference: https://itrc2025.turfsociety.com/Read 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 More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

The Cheif Executive Officer of the GCSAA, Kevin Sunderman joins the show, following a busy confenerence week. Kevin highlights the show and tell us about his role and upcoming initiatives at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. This is another great episode packed with information about the indusrty, told through the eyes of a man who has seen many angles of the golf course, including being a golf course superintendent. Huge Thank You to Kevin for joining us this week. Also, shoutout to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Flash WeatherAi, Standard golf and Apex-10. You can find the video versions of these episodes on The Superintendent Network Youtube Channel.

Moles are mysterious mammals that spend most of their lives underground where they feed on insects and other arthropods. Moles provide a beneficial role in nature, but their digging activity can damage turfgrass in lawns, golf courses,  parks, and other manicured outdoor spaces. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss mole distribution in North America, diet, reproduction, and identification and management of mole damage. Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at http://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html

Did you know there was a time when up to to 2 lbs N per 1000 square feet per growing month, the equivalent of 100 kg of actual N per ha per month, was a standard recommendation for putting green turf? I talk about this and some implications in this episode.The ATC post getting the double cut treatment is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/nitrogen-rate-as-a-pendulum-swing/I also took a look at the Historical Nitrogen Rates post from PACE Turf at https://www.paceturf.org/memberedition/historical-nitrogen-ratesRead 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 More about ATC soil tests at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/

Jason Bruno, the founder of @linksnation and Green Team Leader at The Atlantic Technical College (Coconut Creek, Florida) sits down with Adam and Brian a couple weeks after the boys were down in Florida. Jason gets into all things golf and turf as he experienced many different subsections and spoken with many of the greats this sport has to offer. Jason comes loaded with some memorable stories for the community, including a couple involving Tiger. We appreciate all the love and can't wait to see some of you in the upcoming weeks/months.  Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Flash WeatherAI and Apex-10 To interact with the show email: adam@superintendentnetwork.com  

Brandon Razo, Golf Course Superintendent at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield Illinois, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation. Brandon not only gets into how he has worked to move on in his career, but how he has found the benefits in giving back and vollunteering his time. There is a ton of good advice in this epsiode and Brandon is a great example of someone that worked hard to get where he is at and has his eyes on more in the future. A huge thank you to Brandon for coming on and telling his story.  Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10 and Flash Weather A.I.   

Golf Course Superintendent at the Inverness Club in Ohio, John Zimmers, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation about his career and about how his leadership style and mentorship has helped so many people succeed in this industry. John opens up about some different events and provides some great advice for those coming up behind him. It was a pleasure to have Mr. Zimmers on the show and we hope you enjoy this episode enough to give us a rating!  Thank you to our Sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf and Apex-10 Please share Turf Today with your collegues in the industry to help us continue to grow and spread the good word of turf.  For info contact: adam@superintendentnetwork.com

Join me, along with Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National GC, as we review autumn soil test results. We especially look at the #OM246 total organic material results, and discuss those in the context of maintenance work done, changes in the test results from past years, and most importantly, the relation of the tests to putting green performance.This video shows how to measure sand amounts: https://youtu.be/6LurONpyg5M?si=Von0kewt3gzi4wmeThis OM246 calculator finds the OM accumulation rate: https://asianturfgrass.shinyapps.io/om246/Find the climate appraisal form and more about GP at https://www.paceturf.org/Sign up for ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/About textbook N rates https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/i-was-surprised-to-read-this-about-nitrogen-coring-and-sand/Summer cultivation and summer bentgrass decline https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/hollow-tine-solid-tine-both-fail-alleviate-summer-bentgrass-decline/

Bill Kreuser from GreenKeeper joined me to discuss how much grass grows, the complicated problems involved when sand is mixed with clippings, growth regulator adjustments, leaf nutrient content, soil surfactant effect duration, and more. #ClipVolWe discussed the "Sand in clippings" post from the ATC website: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/sand-in-clippings/You can read more about our discussion of topics such as PGR and soil surfactant scheduling at https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/Read 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 Subscribe to my new podcast, Turf Without Borders, at https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/subscribeRegister for the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls at https://ogsa.ca/golfsupers-2025thecanadian/Register for the BIGGA Continue to Learn programme in Harrogate: https://www.btme.org.uk/continue-to-learn.htmlRegister for my seminar at the GCSAA Conference and Show: https://gcsaaconference.com/education/session-detail?evt_id=737742c0-bb52-4192-ab34-f06c2413df04&ses_id=d85db2dc-ec5b-48c4-820f-57abce2a5193If 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/

Frank Rossi, Ph.D. is the New York State extension turfgrass specialist at Cornell University. We talked about mentorship, potassium, turf nutrition, smoothness of putting greens, dogma, data, budgets, and more.Here are some links:- https://cals.cornell.edu/frank-s-rossi- New podcast, Turf Without Borders: https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/episodes/st-andrews-old-new-jubilee-with-jon-wood- https://doublecut.asianturfgrass.com/episodes/frank-rossi-and-i-discuss-what-ive-called-my-least-favorite-experiment-ever- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/do-you-have-an-idea-why-they-recommend/- Video with Dr. Rossi & I on smoothness and trueness of putting greens: https://youtu.be/xIlgspZfzbg?si=9iPeueL5Y16Uk5qv- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/five-different-ways-to-measure-smoothness-trueness-ball-roll/Read 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 Subscribe to my new podcast, Turf Without Borders, at https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/subscribeRegister for the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls at https://ogsa.ca/golfsupers-2025thecanadian/Register for the BIGGA Continue to Learn programme in Harrogate: https://www.btme.org.uk/continue-to-learn.htmlRegister for my seminar at the GCSAA Conference and Show: https://gcsaaconference.com/education/session-detail?evt_id=737742c0-bb52-4192-ab34-f06c2413df04&ses_id=d85db2dc-ec5b-48c4-820f-57abce2a5193If 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/

The CEO if the GCSAA, Rhett Evans is the final interview of the 2024 season on Turf Today. Rhett joins us after embarking on the journey of a lifetime this year, summiting the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. Rhett tells some facinating stories from his adventures and always finds a way to relate things back to our industry. He also talks about the endless advantages to being a part and giving back to local and national associations. This is an episode that everyone in the turf world could benefit from listening to so please pass it on. Thank you to our sponsors: The Toro Company, The Andersons, Aplex-10  We will be back with more in 2025! 

One of the most electric guests of Turf Today is back! The guys sit down with two-time "All Dressing Room Athlete" and holder of the Guinness record for "Most words said in one day" Aggrigate salesman, Mark Prieur. Mark joins the show for the third time and the episode could have gone all day. From memories from this year's PGA Championship at Valhalla, to the shenanigans that go on at the Niagara Falls Superintendent's hockey tournement every year, this episode will have you wanting even more. Shout out to our awesome sponsors, The Toro Company and The Andersons, for all your excellent support. Also a huge thank you to everyone who downloads and shares the show.  Reach out to us with any questions or comments to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

The PACE Turf growth potential equation has one variable (the actual air temperature) and two constants. The constants are optimum air temperature and a term for variance that controls the shape of the curve as the actual temperature moves away from the optimum temperature. It's a little more complicated than that, because the constants change depending on whether you are making the calculation for cool-season grass, warm-season grass, and on whether you are using the Fahrenheit temperature scale or the Celsius temperature scale.The blog post discussed is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/calculating-gp/PACE Turf climate appraisal forms at: https://www.paceturf.org/journal/climateMore about GP and the variance term at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/what-is-variance-in-growth-potential-equation/Read 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 Subscribe to my new podcast, Turf Without Borders, at https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/subscribeRegister for the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls at https://ogsa.ca/golfsupers-2025thecanadian/Register for the BIGGA Continue to Learn programme in Harrogate: https://www.btme.org.uk/continue-to-learn.htmlRegister for my seminar at the GCSAA Conference and Show: https://gcsaaconference.com/education/session-detail?evt_id=737742c0-bb52-4192-ab34-f06c2413df04&ses_id=d85db2dc-ec5b-48c4-820f-57abce2a5193If 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/

Austin Sanders joins us LIVE at ATS CEU 2024 Event on Turf's Up Radio.

The Manager of the Diploma in Turfgrass Management program at The University of Guelph, Cam Shaw, sits down with the guys to talk about of number things form his career, both on the course and in the classroom. A full breakdown of how The Turf Bowl works, wildlife stories from working in Northern Canada and some great tips for helping grow this industry are just a few highlights from this one. Please rate the show and give us a review if you can, to help us grow! Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons and Apex-10  www.turftodayshop.com www.superintendentnetwork.com/sn-store  

Andy Johnson, the founder of the Fried Egg joins the guys this week along side guest co-host, Phil Cuffare from Oakland Hills. This episode has it all, as one of the top golf podcast hosts talks with Adam, Brian and Phil about many different and interesting topics in the game today. Andy gives some great insights into to where golf is a whole and how the maintenance industry is viewed on the different levels. Passion, knowledge and vision has driven this talented entrepreneur to covering some of the top stories in the sport and travelling to some of golf's hidden gems. Thank you to Andy and Phil for being on the show. Also a big thank you to our sponsors Toro and The Andersons Turf Today is recorded on The Superintendent Network

You can expect soil organic matter to be 5% nitrogen, and you can expect from 1 to 4% of that organic nitrogen to mineralize in one year. You can also calculate estimated daily mineralization and sum it to get weekly, monthly, and annual totals.The blog post discussed is: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/estimating-nitrogen-mineralization-an-example/Subscribe to the Turf Without Borders podcast: https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/subscribeRead 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 Subscribe to my new podcast, Turf Without Borders, at https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/subscribeRegister for the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls at https://ogsa.ca/golfsupers-2025thecanadian/Register for the BIGGA Continue to Learn programme in Harrogate: https://www.btme.org.uk/continue-to-learn.htmlRegister for my seminar at the GCSAA Conference and Show: https://gcsaaconference.com/education/session-detail?evt_id=737742c0-bb52-4192-ab34-f06c2413df04&ses_id=d85db2dc-ec5b-48c4-820f-57abce2a5193If 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/

This week the guys are joined by PGA Tour Agronomist, Bland Cooper. Bland is a Competitions Agronomist at the PGA TOUR and is on the road all season, working with some of the top courses and Superintendents in the world. After completing post secondary education and spending a little time in golf course construction and consulting, Bland landed a career as a PGA Tour Agronomist and hasn't looked back. Mr. Cooper was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we think everyone will learn something from this episode. Lots of great analogies as well.  We appreciate all the love and support. Keep rating the show 5 stars and leave us a review to help us move up the ranks.  To connect with the show, reach out to adam@superintendentnetwork.com Music By- Valy Mo and Beatz by Wuga

Golf Course Superintendent Matt Gourlay joins Adam and Brian from Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho. Matt brings with him tons of experience in the industry, including growing up on the course with parents and grandparents who worked in golf course maintenance. Matt has worked at courses in both Canada and the U.S. and attended school at Kansas State University. Now as a full time Superintendent, Matt prepares the staff and the course for the Korn Ferry Albertsons Boise Open at Hillcrest and has also volunteered his time at some other large events.  Matt talks about the importance of continued education and some of the growth he has found from opening his eyes to new ideas. We appreciate all the love and support. Please download and rate the show 5 stars to keep helping us grow!  To connect with the show - adam@superintendentnetwork.com Merch- Turf Today turftodayshop.com Superintendent Network https://www.superintendentnetwork.com/sn-store Music- Valy Mo- Mars Cartoon, Jeja- On&On

After Graduating in 2023 from the University of Guelph, Amy Bultena became one of the Assistant Superintendents at one of Canada's top golf courses. Amy and her crew call St. Georges in Toronto, Ontario, home. Amy has also worked numerous big tournaments which included RBC Canadian Open and Waste Management Open. Amy has tons of ambition to help the industry and talks more in depth about the how Women in Turf program is contiuning to grow. This is a great episode for everyone across the industry. Huge shoutout to our sponsor Toro. Please share the show with your friends in the industry. 

Real or fake? The million-dollar question, right (um, we're talking about grass, people…grass!)? Synthetic grass may look uniform and appear to be maintenance-free, but environmental and health concerns are prompting many people to rip out their artificial lawns. You've heard of microplastics showing up at alarming rates in our drinking water, our food, and more. But you've probably never considered that that picture-perfect green artificial grass that you and your family love to play on could be hazardous to your health! Turns out, artificial grass can release microplastics and forever chemicals known as PFAS, so it's no surprise that many people now think of their artificial lawns as hazmat sites, and they are ripping them out.  Our guest, Dani North is a Horticulturalist and Turfgrass Professional at WEST COAST TURF specializing in Kurapia drought-tolerant ground cover sod and turfgrass management. With degrees in Horticultural Science, Sports Turf Management, and Integrated Pest Management, it is a personal goal of Dani's to assist others in achieving a successful and aesthetically pleasing outdoor landscape or playing surface. KEY TAKEAWAYS The current challenges California homeowners with lawns are facing The dangers of artificial/synthetic turf How homeowners can safely remove their synthetic turf The steps homeowners should take for a more climate-appropriate lawn? What TheRealCaliforniaLawn.com is and why it's the ideal lawn for Californians Some of the newer California Lawn varieties Where people can go to get started To learn more about The Real California Lawn, head to --> TheRealCaliforniaLawn.com. We'll put the link in the show notes! Head to à www.HealthyHomeHacks.com for all of the links & show notes. Be sure to subscribe to this show - so you don't miss another episode. We greatly appreciate your support, reviews, and 5-star ratings.