The Grass Factor

By The Grass Factor

We explore the science behind why we do what we do in lawn care. Tune in every week to hear us discuss the questions submitted by you the user. We feature special guests and episodes, such as Pick Th... more

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The podcast currently has 373 episodes available.

The Grass Factor episodes:

November 15, 2024WWW - Mailbags & Nutmeg
Some of the items we hit tonight include:
Aldo's question about tank mixing to target POA & broadleaves in a Bent fairway.
Questions about some warm season grass in Birmingham and liquid applications.
Nonionic vs Ionic surfactant
Handling steep slopes in the backyard (Landmark Verge)
Imidacloprid and flowering bushes
Dogs & kids in the yard with preventative fungicides

Recorded Nov 13th, 2024
...more
58min
November 13, 2024B&R #116: Here We Are, Go To Hell
This week's episode named by: JPinkHeadlines
Postal worker accused of stabbing lawn care worker in Lithia released from jail
Majority of Retail Fertilizer Prices Higher
Why a warming climate increase flood threats

Sponsor
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Burns
India’s US$20-billion fertilizer subsidies could do more for farmers
Falmouth considers revised draft of pesticide use

Joe Knows Turf
2024.08.20 Pesticide & Fertilizer Community Workshop

Returns
Will election results deliver a farm bill this year?
Farm Bailout Bill Would Cost $21 Billion, Say Analysts

Mailbag
What animal is doing this damage?

Special Thanks to our Co-producers
6r33k633k
Johnny Fescue
busybeezsturf
bmossin
lonegoose
Turfology
JesseB
jbartleyw
outsidefire
smith1176
eyesonme
bwerthmann
mtech217
_miggity
lcsturf
tellycoleman
paulsmith1110
nreyes119
rtfu
matix6012
wfcook
webcivilian
zach_h0495
kennard777
mattmac1r
grounduporganic
fenixlawncare
halpeet
seniorlawn
guardwelldfw
jonzyjones11
dmiller7
dclausen
kmbell3837
jharv3688
johnavelluto
19852011
sparkling_sparrow_89710
neppy_dots
...more
1h 39min
November 07, 2024Wet & Wild Wednesday - Nov Mailbag
On this episode, we hit
Matt & Jesse arm wrestling (pic attached)
Chuck trying to get some warm season grass in NE Georgia
Cam's askin' about Gateway Zoysia
Rob's looking for recommendations on herbicides for St Aug in Zoysia
MD Bassin's dealin' with crabgrass
Johnny Fescue's lookin' at pesticides and earthworms (Multi-level ecotoxicological effects)
Lawn Flip askin' about an overseed of PRG in his Tahoma 31
Waffle House vs. Golden Corral
...more
1h 4min
November 06, 2024B&R #115: PFAS A Day Keeps the Mosquitoes Away
This week's episode named by: ProTurfServHeadlines
Michigan AG Dana Nessel sues paper company over PFAS contamination in St. Joseph County
Cadillac resident warns of PFAS in water after high levels found in blood
Biosolid storage facility wins tribunal decision despite opposition from township, neighbours

Sponsor
Nick's Nugs - use code NEW10 for 10% off

Joe Knows Turf
Halloween Domination

Burns
Vote Like Your Child’s Health Depends on It
Why Businesses Worry About R.F.K. Jr.
Deputies arrest mail carrier accused of stabbing lawn care worker in Lithia
US lawmakers call on EPA to ban pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease

Returns
Queensland Ambulance Services take man to hospital after mower crash in Currumbin Valley
'Buying snake oil': Growers ask Ottawa for help avoiding shoddy fertilizer alternatives

Mailbag
Optimal N Rate/Freq for KBG

Special Thanks to our Co-producers
6r33k633k
Johnny Fescue
busybeezsturf
bmossin
lonegoose
Turfology
JesseB
jbartleyw
outsidefire
smith1176
eyesonme
bwerthmann
mtech217
_miggity
lcsturf
tellycoleman
paulsmith1110
nreyes119
rtfu
matix6012
wfcook
webcivilian
zach_h0495
kennard777
mattmac1r
grounduporganic
fenixlawncare
halpeet
seniorlawn
guardwelldfw
jonzyjones11
dmiller7
dclausen
kmbell3837
jharv3688
johnavelluto
19852011
sparkling_sparrow_89710
neppy_dots
...more
1h 7min
October 30, 2024B&R #114: One Good Father Away
This week's episode named by: JPinkHeadlines
Overturned semi spills herbicide across MLK Jr. Boulevard in Marshall
How long can Bermudagrass fairways stay vibrant?
Ag economy is in a recession, says majority of ag economists

Joe Knows Turf
FALL NITROGEN BLITZ..Why this is dumb!

Burns
Did your lawn maintenance company damage the grass?
Florida lawn worker dead after being stabbed by mailman

Returns
MLB's pitch for new turf field at Sutter Health Park strikes out. A's, River Cats to play on grass
Johnnie Turner death: Kentucky state senator injured in lawn mower accident

Special Thanks to our Co-producers
6r33k633k
Johnny Fescue
busybeezsturf
bmossin
lonegoose
Turfology
JesseB
jbartleyw
outsidefire
smith1176
eyesonme
bwerthmann
mtech217
_miggity
lcsturf
tellycoleman
paulsmith1110
nreyes119
rtfu
matix6012
wfcook
webcivilian
zach_h0495
kennard777
mattmac1r
grounduporganic
fenixlawncare
halpeet
seniorlawn
guardwelldfw
jonzyjones11
dmiller7
dclausen
kmbell3837
jharv3688
johnavelluto
19852011
sparkling_sparrow_89710
neppy_dots
...more
1h 40min
October 25, 2024 Wet & Wild Wednesday w/ JonP
We sit down with JonP from the Discord and chat about bidding a government contract.
...more
1h 40min
October 16, 2024B&R #113: My Seed Is More Pure Than Your Pure Seed
This week's episode named by: JFarmReturns
Randy killin' it

Headlines
Mosaic says fertilizer waste facility's water entered Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
Philadelphia jury awards $78 million to man who said his cancer was caused by Roundup weed killer
Turfgrass Epistemology post: Elementary School Science Fair

Joe Knows Turf
Your grass is gonna be Blackout

Burns
PFAS in Pesticides Could Pose a Greater Multigenerational Threat Than DDT
Illegal Pesticide Sales At Hawaii Daiso Stores Prompt Record Fine

Special Thanks to our Co-producers
6r33k633k
Johnny Fescue
busybeezsturf
bmossin
lonegoose
Turfology
JesseB
jbartleyw
outsidefire
smith1176
eyesonme
bwerthmann
mtech217
_miggity
lcsturf
tellycoleman
paulsmith1110
nreyes119
rtfu
matix6012
wfcook
webcivilian
zach_h0495
kennard777
mattmac1r
grounduporganic
fenixlawncare
halpeet
seniorlawn
guardwelldfw
jonzyjones11
dmiller7
dclausen
kmbell3837
jharv3688
johnavelluto
19852011
sparkling_sparrow_89710
neppy_dots
...more
1h 25min
October 09, 2024B&R #112: Glimmer of Hope or Baby Oil in Your Eye?
This week's episode named by: osuturfmanHeadlines
Potash, 10-34-0 Lead Retail Fertilizer Prices Lower Again
Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer
Port workers’ next demand: Stop automation from taking our jobs

Joe Knows Turf
Bringin' the fert

Burns
Changes in US Farm Labor: 1948-2017
Millionaire Maine couple accused of poisoning beach by killing neighbor's trees for a better view

Returns
Police reveal update into woman’s ride-on mower death in Lockyer Valley, Queensland

Special Thanks to our Co-producers
6r33k633k
Johnny Fescue
busybeezsturf
bmossin
lonegoose
Turfology
JesseB
jbartleyw
outsidefire
smith1176
eyesonme
bwerthmann
mtech217
_miggity
lcsturf
tellycoleman
paulsmith1110
nreyes119
rtfu
matix6012
wfcook
webcivilian
zach_h0495
kennard777
mattmac1r
grounduporganic
fenixlawncare
halpeet
seniorlawn
guardwelldfw
jonzyjones11
dmiller7
dclausen
kmbell3837
jharv3688
johnavelluto
19852011
sparkling_sparrow_89710
neppy_dots
...more
1h 23min
October 04, 2024Wet & Wild Wednesday - MAILBAG!
Huaktober, Squatober, October. Whatever you're choosing to call it, it's here.
Links mentioned:
Justin's GoFundMe
Syngenta GDD Site
Spurious Correlations
...more
53min
October 02, 2024B&R #111: Your N May Be Slow, but My P Comes in a Hurry
This week's episode named by: JLavoe & JFarm
Headlines
China Tariffs: US Deals Trade Blow to World's No. 2 Economy
Biden's new tariffs on Chinese goods are mostly symbolic. Here's why.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
SkyView Investment Advisors LLC Acquires 803 Shares of The Toro Company

Joe Knows Turf
Jeremy's got an EPA violation for ya bud

Burns
How does climate change impact hurricanes like Helene?
TimberWest Quietly Drops Herbicide Spray

Returns
Lawn jockey statue stolen from Fayette County BBQ joint
Meet the Chew Crew, Nashville's eco-friendly grazing sheep alternative to mowing

Special Thanks to our Co-producers
6r33k633k
Johnny Fescue
busybeezsturf
bmossin
lonegoose
Turfology
JesseB
jbartleyw
outsidefire
smith1176
eyesonme
bwerthmann
mtech217
_miggity
lcsturf
tellycoleman
paulsmith1110
nreyes119
rtfu
matix6012
wfcook
webcivilian
zach_h0495
kennard777
mattmac1r
grounduporganic
fenixlawncare
halpeet
seniorlawn
guardwelldfw
jonzyjones11
dmiller7
dclausen
kmbell3837
jharv3688
johnavelluto
19852011
sparkling_sparrow_89710
neppy_dots
...more
1h 18min

FAQs about The Grass Factor:

How many episodes does The Grass Factor have?

The podcast currently has 373 episodes available.