Control products and spray methods, and mowing timing around application that you may have heard of or even implemented at one time or another. Ross Braun, Ph.D., Purdue University, will present on a wide range of topics that include “natural” or “organic” weed control options, mowing timing surr...

Brad Beaver, IDOA at Turf Education Day 2024
Join Brad as he provides an update on the Department Pesticide Programs. He will also address changes to the licensing and certification system, online options for training and testing, and COVID restrictions. Finally, Brad will provide updates on pest...

Speaker: Brad Beaver, IDOA
In this annual session, Brad Beaver presents the latest updates from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, with a focus on pesticide regulation, licensing, and certification developments. He’ll walk attendees through new policy changes affecting pesticide programs, an...

Ben Baumer, Assistant Groundskeeper, Chicago Bears Football Club at Turf Education Day 2025
Description: This talk focuses on the Sports side of the turf industry and how it differs from golf, lawn care etc. There will be stories shared along with what I have learned over the years working in man...

Nikki Hendrickson, Advanced Turf Solutions at Turf Education Day 2025
Description: Many factors can affect how well your grub application works. I'll cover basic life cycle and ID, along with things to consider when making the application, so you get the best control you can.

Paul Koch, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison at Turf Education Day 2025
Description: Tree leaf collection is one of the most common fall landscape practices. Piling leaves at the curb contributes significant amounts of phosphorus to urban waterways and requires significant municipal resource...

Fred Yelverton, PhD, N.C. State University at Turf Education Day 2025
The session explores the impact of climate change on turfgrass management and pest control. It clarifies the difference between climate and weather, warns against confirmation bias, and highlights successful environmental inter...

 Paul Koch, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison at Turf Education Day 2025

Winter injury is a general term that describes all the various types of injury that can occur on turfgrass over the winter. Certain turfgrass species are more susceptible to certain types of winter injury, and accurate...

Joe Langton, president of Langton Group and Automated Outdoor Solutions at Turf Education Day 2025
Following a successful tenure in snow removal, Joe established Automated Outdoor Solutions (AOS) in 2016, driven by the recognition of undervalued landscaping services. Utilizing his electrical expe...

 Fred Yelverton, Ph.D., North Carolina State University at Turf Education Day 2025
The session covers key aspects of weed management and turf care. It discusses the challenges of managing Bermuda grass and difficult weeds like bull paspalum. Weed migration patterns are noted, emphasizing early re...

Josh Cull, LawnWorks of Joliet and Jeff Kolbe, SpringGreen Lawn Care at Turf Education Day 2026
A live outdoor demonstration highlighting proper equipment calibration techniques to improve application accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

This presentation by Kevin W. Frank of Michigan State University delves into fertilizer programs and nutrient fate, with a particular focus on phosphorus's environmental impact. It examines nitrogen's crucial role in turfgrass health, discussing optimal application rates to balance color, growth,...

Joe Magazzi at Turf Education Day 2026. Organics are no longer a compromise! With pesticide laws getting more stringent and customer demand for organic lawns growing, the timing is perfect for new and effective alternatives to synthetic pesticides so you don’t lose sales in these rapidly expandin...

Brad Beaver provides a regulatory updates for 2026 that affect Illinois lawn care professionals, including pesticide regulations, compliance requirements, and enforcement priorities.

Join Dr. Aaron Patton for an essential guide to identifying and controlling 12 common summer annual grasses that plague turfgrass professionals. This practical session will teach you to distinguish between species like crabgrass, goosegrass, foxtails, and Japanese stiltgrass through detailed exam...

Some weeds earn their reputation. Lesser celandine, yellow nutsedge, and creeping bentgrass are a real pain for lawn care professionals, each for different reasons. Dr. Aaron Patton breaks down the biology behind why these three are so stubborn and walks through practical strategies for managing ...

We've seen plenty of insects attacking turfgrass over the last couple years. Some are very common, and others are a little more odd. Join Nikki, as she covers pest biology, scouting methodology, and how to control turf pests.

Fall is the season of turfgrass recovery and renewal. Many practices are optimized in the fall including reseeding, aeration, fertilization, and weed control. This presentation by Dr. Kevin Frank will discuss the benefits and reasons fall is the perfect time for turfgrass recovery and preparing t...

The environment is changing for turf care professionals; more and more pesticides are being banned or restricted, a younger generation of homeowners are more environmentally conscious and the demand for more natural or organic options is growing by an estimated 6% per year (Businesswire by Berksh...

With so many new products and emerging technologies entering the market, it is difficult to decide which products and technologies you should purchase. This presentation covers seven practical questions that you can ask yourself when making purchasing decisions. Learn how to make wise and ethical...

The Windy City endured several scorching days in late June – through July that put cool season turfgrasses to the test. In this discussion, we’ll talk about the trials and tribulations of the summer season in the context of the weather pattern, and how to manage pesky diseases primed by stressful...