Fine fescues comprise of a group of five cool-season grasses (strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue, hard fescue, and sheep fescue). These grasses can be used in many different turf grass systems. Ross Braun, Ph.D., Purdue University, will present on the differe...

Why are some weeds so hard to kill? The answer is slightly different for each weed but Canada thistle is among the most noxious of weeds. Learn more about the biology, distribution, and control of Canada thistle. This presentation will provide detailed information on the weed itself as well as cu...

Do your infields hold water? After a rain event are the ducks playing before any of your leagues? If so then this is the session for you. We will take an in depth look at all the steps involved in renovating an infield that holds water. Afterwards, you’ll be equipped with all the knowledge requi...

A review of the roles micronutrients in plant biology, including how to spot micronutrient deficiencies in plants, and what ideal micronutrient levels should be in an ideal soil (including how to read and interpret a soil test).

This presentation will be about getting a better understanding of what soil compaction is, why it happens, and how it's important to the health of your customer's lawn. Much of lawn care today is more focused on treating the turf and less on what the turf is growing in, the soil. If the soil is h...

This session will cover recent advances in widely used grasses such as Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue as well as seed treatments and coatings.

A comprehensive look at science behind the role of carbon in plant-soil systems, and a review of the efficacy of carbon-based products (humic acid, fulvic acid, biosolids, manure, compost, biochar, etc.) This presentation teaches which Carbon-based substance are valuable in plant-soil systems, a...

Join Craig, as he goes through a brief history of turf disease, where it started and where we are now. He will examine ideas and cures for treating common diseases. And also share updates to common fungicides used in managing turf disease.

Attendees will learn the reasons why BMPs are important for the industry both now and in the future. Luke Cella will cover the steps the golf industry used to create BMPs for local use through a nationwide movement to establish standards for the whole industry to share. He will explain the reason...

This talk will focus on the fundamentals of turf grass fertility in the context of increasing fertilizer, labor, and fuel prices. We will review the essential nutrients required for a healthy lawn, examine ways to determine appropriate fertilizer requirements, and compare the economics of various...

What’s the problem here? This presentation on diagnosing turf problems will use six real world case studies to help participants improve their diagnostic skills. Is the problem a pest? Is it related to the environment (heat, cold, drought, etc.)? Or, is it manmade? Participants will learn the fiv...

This one-hour lecture will cover the most common turf diseases in landscape turf. Several diseases will be profiled with up-to-date research-based information. The biology of each causal pathogen, the predisposing conditions that lead to disease outbreaks, diagnostic tools, and integrated control...

We will show how various treatments can control creeping bentgrass in turf grasses typically used in lawns such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. We’ll discuss treatment timing and the importance of adequate nitrogen to ensure that the remaining turf grasses rapidly fill in the voids left fr...

This short teaser is for a longer video found at https://ilcabloom.vhx.tv/videos/23-10-03-ilca-diseases-of-turf

This session will be an overview of turfgrass diseases in the upper Midwest. The focus will primarily be on cool-season lawns. Aboveground Diseases: Some are relatively easily to ident...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...