Cornell Turfgrass Turf Show Podcast

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Timely turf topics for the Northeast golf course, sports turf and lawn managers from Cornell experts and guests. The latest weather and how it affects your management of diseases, insects and fertility, timely tips and more.

  1. 4D AGO

    The WinterTurf project with Paige Boyle

    Dr. Paige Boyle (University of Minnesota) oversees education and outreach of the massive WinterTurf project looking at winter injury on cool-season grasses. We discuss the many tentacles of this project: acclimation, ice encasement, grass selection, snow mold, modeling, traffic, and more. WinterTurf is partnering with over 70 locations to monitor environmental data in the field that might help predict winter injury.  If you want to learn more about WinterTurf, visit their homepage: https://winterturf.umn.edu/ Follow their monthly newsletter: https://winterturf.umn.edu/newsletter Check-in on their dashboard, where you can see data from partnering locations: https://winterturf.umn.edu/dashboard

    30 min

  2. 05/30/2025

    Sports Fields – how many is enough?

    The turf guys are on their own today, ranting about sports fields. Where do these "annual hours of field use" limits come from? Can we use them to find an appropriate amount of field space to support local sports? What are some ideal scheduling techniques to allow for field recovery? Don't forget a big shoutout to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP winning Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse team. LGR!

    31 min

  3. 05/23/2025

    Long-term Lawns with Paige Boyle

    Dr. Paige Boyle, University of Minnesota, joins the show to discuss her recent work with the Long-Term Ecological Research Project in the twin cities area. We chat about pollinator lawns and trying to channel the energy from No Mow May into more valuable land management approaches. UMN LTER Project: https://mspurbanlter.umn.edu/research-areas/effectiveness-pollinator-habitat Lawns to Legumes program: https://ncipmhort.cfans.umn.edu/lawns-legumes

    31 min

  4. 05/16/2025

    Deep roots and deep dives with Ming-Yi Chou

    Dr. Ming-Yi Chou, Rutgers, stops by the show to discuss root pathogens. The result is a detailed discussion of application timing (depends on the type of pathogen), and application method that requires moving the product (with water) down into the root system. We also hear from Ming-Yi on some new analytical methods to identify pathogen communities that will improve our ability to control them. Chemical Control of Turfgrass Diseases 2024: https://publications.ca.uky.edu/files/PPA1.pdf

    35 min

  5. 05/09/2025

    Breaking the norm: alternative (and traditional) weed control with Matt Elmore

    Dr. Matt Elmore, Rutgers, joins to discuss a variety of weed control topics. We start with the considerations a professional should make when evaluating a traditional pre-emergent weed control strategy vs. a post-emergent strategy that allows for more immediate seeding and growing of turfgrass. Then, we get to the crazy stuff like fiesta, rolling, and even clover for crabgrass control!

    31 min

  6. 05/02/2025

    The Insect mashup show with Kyle Wickings

    It's the insect mash-up show this week. We tackle No Mow May and Kyle's data on pollinator resources and below-ground insects. Annual bluegrass weevil timing seems to be lining up "like normal", but what should we consider as showery weather ahead possibly reduces product efficacy? Can we affect ABW overwintering sites? Robot mowers for earthworm control? Brewing your own entomopathogenic nematodes? The "fastest 30 minutes in turf" is at it again!

    32 min

  7. 04/25/2025

    Topdressing, Traffic, Organic Matter and Firmness with Doug Soldat

    Dr. Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin-Madison, chats about some recent research on topdressing rates, frequencies, and measures of firmness. The results may surprise you, and inform how we might re-think the traditional approach to managing surface organic matter and firmness. The fastest 30 minutes in turf concludes with a crash course in the Ohio State Organic Matter Management tool, where we learn why the same practices might work in Bethpage, but not Lake Placid. Audio only versions available on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cornell-turfgrass-turf-show-podcast/id1798195849 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tPRGSmg0LBZKGyI6tWJVg?si=b875b7072e2b49c2&nd=1&dlsi=1fadd00621404c01

    30 min

  8. 04/11/2025

    The Science of Surface Firmness and Traction

    Dr. Evan Mascitti, Senior Engineer At Biocore, joins the turf guys in an epic conversation on firmness. Evan explains the intricacies of field firmness and traction, and how the soil AND plant properties influence these measures. The show takes a look at some recent data collected using The Beast, that shows how different surfaces perform under traction testing. We discuss how Biocore collects actionable data for NFL teams and grounds managers to improve athlete safety, and the importance of simulating the forces those specific athletes apply, which is often in excess of 200% of their bodyweight! Audio only versions available on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cornell-turfgrass-turf-show-podcast/id1798195849 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tPRGSmg0LBZKGyI6tWJVg?si=b875b7072e2b49c2&nd=1&dlsi=1fadd00621404c01

    33 min
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