2024 Turf Education Day
Lawn care is a big part of many landscape industry businesses and organizations. Whether you choose to subcontract some of those services or provide them in-house, it is critical to your profitability and customers’ satisfaction to stay informed about the latest turf care products and practices. These education sessions are designed to broaden your knowledge and understanding of lawncare research and trends.
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Pigments: Can you incorporate them into a lawncare program
Dr. Ed Nangle, Ohio State University
This talk covers a broad range of content related to synthetic pigments that have proliferated in the turf market, how you can potentially use them, and pitfalls to avoid when applying these products. -
A Lawn Disease Recap of 2024
Paul Koch, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison
Diseases are often less common pests on lawns than weeds and insects, but they can cause serious damage in the right environment. In this presentation, we’ll cover the most common diseases from 2024, how to identify them, and strategies for mana... -
The Spill
Dr. Fred Whitford, Purdue University
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No one intends to spill pesticides, fertilizer or diesel fuel, but accidents happen. Being prepared and taking quick action can make a huge difference in protecting one’s property. If ... -
Controlling Troublesome Patches That Don't Clown Around
Dr. Lee Miller, Purdue University
While fewer diseases may afflict turfgrass when the mower blade is raised, several can still raise eyebrows when raging through a lawn or sports field. Several of the illustrious diseases will be discussed, highlighting similarities that can guide similar control... -
Biostimulants – Three Years In and What Have We Learned?
Dr. Ed Nangle, Ohio State University
This talk discusses what is classified as a biostimulant, the many facets of what may create a biostimulant effect, and where biostimulants might fit into a lawncare program. -
ILCA Advocacy Update: In the Weeds
ILCA Executive Director, Scott Grams, gives an update on state level policy and legislation that may impact landscape professionals.
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Free teaser of 'The Spill' from Fred Whitford at Turf Education Day 2024
Dr. Fred Whitford, Purdue University
No one intends to spill pesticides, fertilizer or diesel fuel, but accidents happen. Being prepared and taking quick action can make a huge difference in protecting one’s property. If you have a spill, your quick actions during the first few minutes can make a... -
An Introduction to Residential Commercial Mosquito Control
Dr. Fred Whitford, Purdue University at 2024 Turf Education Day
We will give a brief overview of the biology of mosquitoes and what we are trying to control. We’ll take a look at application timing and techniques, appropriate personal protective equipment, site assessment, mitigating drift, equip... -
Using Polymer Coated Products to Increase Efficiencies and Profit
Keith Woodruff, EC Grow at Turf Education Day 2024
This session covers the use of Polymer Coated Urea products in lawn care and landscape maintenance programs. Both agronomic and economic information will be included. Manufacturing and quality control of polymer coated urea production will be exp... -
Turf Grass Management in a Changing Climate
Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist at Turf Education Day 2024
Climate change in the Midwest has created or worsened many challenges in horticulture and landscape design including shifting hardiness zones, increasing insect and disease pressure, and more exposure to extreme heat and humidity... -
Transitioning to Electric Maintenance Equipment
Mike Annes, Director of Operations for Greenwise Organic Lawn Care at Turf Education Day 2024
Mike will share what Greenwise has learned as they transition their landscape maintenance to being fully electric. This includes trialing and purchasing new equipment as it hits the market as well as the... -
Illinois Department of Agriculture Regulatory Update
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...
