Fresh Cut Grass

Tanner and Jeff welcome special guest Bobby Piccolo, Assistant Director of Public Works and Superintendent of Athletic Fields in Derry Township (Hershey, PA). Bobby talks about how the COVID pandemic affected his budget and his approach to field care!  Bobby also discusses his approach to field renovation and field maintenance.

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host)
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Bobby Piccolo, Asst. Director of Public Works Derry Twp, PA

Photo Credit:  Jeff Fowler

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff discuss the latest research of manufactured baseball infield mixes. Evan Mascitti talks about his Ph.D. research which includes the search for what makes perfect infield soil. Evan describes characteristics that field managers are looking for and how they are measured. Be sure to listen for cutting-edge information!

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host)

Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)

Evan C Mascitti, Penn State University, Ph.D. Candidate

Photo Credit: Jeff Fowler

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff discuss the latest research on Bluemuda—a combination of bluegrass and Bermudagrass.  They discuss establishment and survival in a cool-season climate as well as wear tolerance, fertilization, and recovery after use.      

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) 

Lead Image: Tanner Delvalle

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff, along with Dr. Peter Landschoot, Professor of Turfgrass Science at Penn State, speak with Matt Duncan, with DLF Pick Seed.  They discuss the seed outlook for the 2021 season after an interesting growing season in 2020.  They talk about seed supply and the challenges this year may hold.

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) 
Dr. Peter Landschoot, Professor of Turfgrass Science at Penn State University (special guest)
Matt Duncan, DLF Pick Seed (special guest)

Lead Image: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff discuss spring homeowner questions with Dr. Peter Landschoot, Professor of Turfgrass Science at Penn State.  They talk about new chemistries and new combination products on the market that help control weeds.

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) 
Dr. Peter Landschoot, Professor of Turfgrass Science, Penn State Extension (special guest)

Lead Image:  Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff talk MLB baseball with the Head Groundskeeper at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Matt Brown.  They discuss the process of getting the field ready for play at the professional sports level.  Additionally, the three talk about the importance of a safe and consistent playing surface.  

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) 
Matt Brown, Pittsburgh Pirates (special guest)

Lead Image: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff discuss growing sod on plastic with Evan Fowler,  Agronomist with Green Valley Turf in Platteville, Colorado.  They discuss the process of planting, growing, watering, and managing sod on plastic.  The discussion then turns to why.  Why grow grass on plastic?  Additionally, a discussion about the importance of water and moisture management in the west.  

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 

Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) 

Evan Fowler, Green Valley Turf (special guest)

Lead Image:  Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff talk turf maintenance on a horserace track with Brad Park, Agronomist with Rutgers University.  They discuss the wear and tear the turf receives and the importance of footing and moisture management when growing turf on a horse track.  

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 

Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host) 

 Brad Park, Rutgers University (special guest)

Lead Image:  Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff discuss important practices that should be done to get your athletic fields ready for the spring play, as well as what needs to be done for fall sports fields in the spring.  Jeff talks about soil testing and year-long fertilization plans for all sports fields. 

Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler (host) Tanner DelValle (host)

Lead Image:  Photo Credit Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension

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You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.

Tanner and Jeff talk about important information regarding annual grass and grassy weed control early in the season for better season-long control.  Tanner discusses the importance of split pre-emergence applications and when to apply them.  This topic is outlined further here: https://extension.psu.edu/control-of-summer-annual-grass-weeds-in-turfgrasses

Episode Hosts/Speakers:  Jeff Fowler (host) Tanner DelValle (host) 

Lead Image: Photo Credit Pete Landschoot, Penn State University

Intro music: Pure Rock n Roll by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com​ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com​ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

You can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Penn State Extension website.