The Grass Factor

The Grass Factor

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The Grass Factor episodes

  • Thirsty Thursday w/ Dr. Shaddox

    We've got Dr. Shaddox on the show. If you haven't already, follow him over at @TurfgrassEpistemology then go add his podcast with the same name to your podcast app of choice!

    • Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI


    • Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379


    • Google Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL1R1cmZncmFzc0VwaXN0ZW1vbG9neS9mZWVkLnhtbA

    2 hr 25 min
  • B&R #90: I Couldn’t Disagree More and Here Is Why

    Headlines:

    • Massive fertilizer spill blocked I-5 traffic North of Vancouver Wednesday
    • Drones cited as future for aerial application
    • What’s on your Christmas tree? Hint: Not just ornaments
    • 'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought

    Joe Knows Turf:

    • Mulchin' Leaves
    • References: MSU-TCPReport.pdf | Mulching Effects.

    Sponsor:

    • The Patrons

    Burns:

    • N.C. Pesticide Board announces case settlements
    • Sheriff warns residents about lawn care scam in North Bossier, Benton
    • ‘How does that even happen?’: Car flies into and through landscape trailer in Lynnfield

    Returns:

    • Viewpoint: GM crops already solving food insecurity
    • Off the Record: The history of the Turfgrass Information File

    Mailbag:

    • Matt gets passionate about some feedback.

    Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

    • 6r33k633k
    • JohnnyFescue
    • Busy Beez's Turf
    • Benjamin Mossing
    • Lonegoose
    • Turfology
    • Jesse Bousquet Jr
    • Jbartleyw
    • Outsidefire
    • Barthoda
    • Ryan Danescu
    • bwerthmann
    • Mtech
    • LCS Turf
    • LTK Trucking & Freight
    • PaulSmith
    • NestorReyes
    • LW50
    • Sumbeach
    • Lush Lawns
    • Matix
    • wfcook
    • webcivilian
    • Zach_H
    • Kennard
    • SchaneyTurf87
    • MattMac1r
    • Loonie
    • GroundUpOrganic
    • Josh1604
    • NeilOB
    • Fenix Lawn Care
    • Halpeet
    • SeñorLawn
    • Guard Well Lawn Care
    • JonzyJones
    • Dmiller
    • Wade Hustad
    • dclausen
    • kmbell
    • 221878
    • JHarv
    • JohnAvelluto
    • CaliusOptimus

    1 hr 28 min
  • B&R #89: Lawn Boy Frees Willy

    Title Runner Up: Lawns to the left of me. Elders to the right. Stuck in my zipper with you.

    Headlines:

    • Mosaic Company is promoting fair trade to keep American ag and fertilizer industries strong
    • UAN28 Leads Major Fertilizer Prices Lower

    Joe Knows Turf:

    • Talkin' about seed marketing (Attached)
    • Reference: NTEP Turfgrass Trial Explorer

    Sponsor:

    • The Patrons

    Burns:

    • Lawn care worker exposes self to clients: Florida deputies
    • Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield

    Returns:

    • This injury is 100% due to the plastic.
    • NFL Injuries: Jaelan Phillips Joins Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers And Kirk Cousins With Leg Injury Amid Turf Debate
    • Swedish Fertilizer Producer Puts Factory in Northern Sweden on Hold and Prioritizes the US
    • Millbrae bans new artificial turf

    Mailbag:



    Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

    • 6r33k633k
    • JohnnyFescue
    • Busy Beez's Turf
    • Benjamin Mossing
    • Lonegoose
    • Turfology
    • Jesse Bousquet Jr
    • Jbartleyw
    • Outsidefire
    • Barthoda
    • Ryan Danescu
    • bwerthmann
    • Mtech
    • LCS Turf
    • LTK Trucking & Freight
    • PaulSmith
    • NestorReyes
    • LW50
    • Sumbeach
    • Lush Lawns
    • Matix
    • wfcook
    • webcivilian
    • Zach_H
    • Kennard
    • SchaneyTurf87
    • MattMac1r
    • Loonie
    • GroundUpOrganic
    • Josh1604
    • NeilOB
    • Fenix Lawn Care
    • Halpeet
    • SeñorLawn
    • Guard Well Lawn Care
    • JonzyJones
    • Dmiller
    • Wade Hustad
    • dclausen
    • kmbell
    • 221878
    • JHarv
    • JohnAvelluto
    • CaliusOptimus

    1 hr 5 min
  • B&R #88: Reventar Tu Cabeza Como Sandia

    Headlines:

    • Graze Robotics Set To Launch Its Commercial Grade Robotic Lawn Mower
    • Tampa Bay lawn-watering restrictions approved amid drought
    • Monsanto Ordered to Pay $1.5 Billion in Roundup Case

    Joe Knows Turf:

    • Dormant Seeding | Ron's Thoughts
    • References: University of Minnesota - Demonstrations | Approach

    Sponsor:

    • The Patrons

    Burns:

    • Close to 1,000 citations issued for cars parked on Hampton lawns
    • City Council Discusses Lawn Maintenance and Speeders - Americus Times-Recorder

    Returns:

    • Henri Lansbury: The lawn-obsessed ex-Arsenal starlet who wants to mow the Emirates
    • Making a Difference: Nonprofit lawn care company helping people with disabilities grow and succeed

    Mailbag:

    • Finding out how to weed out the weak irrigation installers.

    Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

    • 6r33k633k
    • JohnnyFescue
    • Busy Beez's Turf
    • Benjamin Mossing
    • Lonegoose
    • Turfology
    • Jesse Bousquet Jr
    • Jbartleyw
    • Outsidefire
    • Barthoda
    • Ryan Danescu
    • bwerthmann
    • Mtech
    • LCS Turf
    • LTK Trucking & Freight
    • PaulSmith
    • NestorReyes
    • LW50
    • Sumbeach
    • Lush Lawns
    • Matix
    • wfcook
    • webcivilian
    • Zach_H
    • Kennard
    • SchaneyTurf87
    • MattMac1r
    • Loonie
    • GroundUpOrganic
    • Josh1604
    • NeilOB
    • Fenix Lawn Care
    • Halpeet
    • SeñorLawn
    • Guard Well Lawn Care
    • JonzyJones
    • Dmiller
    • Wade Hustad
    • dclausen
    • kmbell
    • 221878
    • JHarv
    • JohnAvelluto
    • CaliusOptimus

    1 hr 18 min

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