Tanner and Jeff talk with Andy Ommen about his journey to transform McLean County PONY Field into a Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Field of the Year!  Since then, Andy has started a company that renovates and maintains natural grass surfaces. He has a fantastic story to tell about volunteer involvement in making improvements to turf surfaces.

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host)
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Andy Ommen, Professional Outdoor Solutions

Lead photo: Jeffrey Fowler, Penn State

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

Tanner and Jeff talk with the University of Connecticut’s Vicky Wallace. Conversation highlights aerification, topdressing, and overseeding, as well as the late fall fertilization application.  

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Vicky Wallace, University of Connecticut Extension

Lead photo: Jeffrey Fowler, Penn State

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

Tanner and Jeff talk with Extension Specialist Dr. Pete Landschoot about the new Pennsylvania Fertilizer Bill, which was signed into law in July 2022. We talk about the law and the effects that it will have on fertilizer applications in the state.   

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Dr. Peter Landschoot, Penn State University

Lead photo: Tanner Delvalle

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

Tanner and Jeff talk with Dr. Pete Landschoot about Summer Patch, a common fungal disease of bluegrasses. Identification, prevention, and management are discussed.

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Dr. Peter Landschoot, Penn State University (speaker)

Photo:   Dr. Peter Landschoot, Penn State University

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

Tanner and Jeff talk with Steve Majchrzak of Hoffman Irrigation about water reels. Steve has worked with many field managers to help them figure out the best solution to their water needs. He shares his expertise with us in this episode. We talk about volume, pressure, and site needs.

After the dry growing season we had this year, you don’t want to miss this one! 

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host)
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Steve Majchrzak, Hoffman Irrigation

Photo credit: Steve Majchrzak, Hoffman Irrigation

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

Tanner and Jeff mix it up this week and call on a few friends to talk about smoking meat! Inspired by Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Specialist and a certified BBQ Judge, we decided to call up a few friends in the turf business who smoke meat and discuss tricks of the trade. 

If for no other reason, you must listen to this to find out how to smoke ice!  

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)

Speakers:
Dr. Roch Gaussion, University of Nebraska
Jeff Salmond, United Turf and Track
Brian Hall, Sylvania Parks
Warren Albert, Cranberry Little League 

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

Tanner and Jeff host Chris Lessig from Volusia County Parks in Florida.  After an extensive career in Pennsylvania, Chris found himself managing warm-season grass in Florida Parks. Chris compares the two grass types and discusses the major differences. Park maintenance in Florida is much different than in Pennsylvania, in more ways than you may think! 

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Chris Lessig, Volusia County Parks  

Lead photo:   https://www.volusia.org/

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

Tanner and Jeff talk with Andy Lipinski from EH Griffith about aerification and overseeding. Andy spent 18 seasons working in the NFL and stepped away to work with professionals as a sales consultant. We talk about field care in the NFL and fields at the parks and recreation level. Aerification, overseeding, wear, and recovery are all discussed.

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Andy Lipinski, EH Griffith 

Lead photo:  Jeffrey Fowler, Penn State

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

Tanner and Jeff talk with Dr. Ben McGraw about turf insects in the summer of 2022. We focus on chinch bugs, billbugs, and white grubs. We talk about the potential of a fall armyworm invasion like there was in 2021. We also discuss how to sample for, identify, and sample for these pests.

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Dr. Ben McGraw, Penn State University

Lead photo: Penn State 

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

Tanner and Jeff talk with Dr. Amy Korman about protecting ourselves from tick-borne illnesses. Working outdoors has certain risks; one of those is being exposed to insects that can carry bacteria and viruses that can infect us. Amy talks about Lyme disease and how it spreads, as well as other diseases that can be transmitted by insects.  

Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)
Dr. Amy Korman, Penn State Extension

Lead photo: Amy Korman, Penn State Extension

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