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...

In this episode of Landscape Insider, hosts Ryan Heitman and Aaron Zych delve into the importance of winter planning in the landscaping industry. They discuss key topics such as technology and equipment, workforce training, sales and marketing, and more. The conversation highlights the significan...

InVigorateU 2026 Keynote - Jeff Joutras
Every company has a culture—but not every company has a good one. In this fast-paced, engaging session, we’ll unpack the real drivers of company culture, not from the HR manual, but from what happens on the ground: the conversations, attitudes, and behavior...

InVigorateU 2026 - Melinda Knuth
Consumers buy plants for more than their beauty — they want them to improve their quality of life. Research shows that plants enhance psychological, cognitive, and environmental well-being, offering benefits from stress reduction and improved memory to greater hap...

InVigorateU 2026 - Mark Weathington
Throw out your preconceived notions and forget about dealing with the symptoms. We’ll discuss the science behind the causes of exotics in natural areas, discuss some of the myths and bad science, and look for real-world solutions to the threat of invasives.

InVigorateU 2026 - Mike Mennenoh
When one brand dominates your production lineup, how do you decide whether to expand, replace, or diversify? In this session, Mike will share the story of Mariani Plants adding Bailey Nurseries’ First Editions® alongside Proven Winners® and explore how branding in...