TurfNet RADIO

In this episode, Frank Speaks with Dave Oatis, USGA Director of the Northeast Region of the Green Section about Winter Injury in the Northeast, waking the course up in the Spring, and Dave's favorite topic: Golf Tree Management Programs. After another tough winter in the North, Dave and Frank speak about addressing current injury and strategies for preventing future damage. This will include a lively discussion on tree management and winter damage! Presented by DryJect, Maximus by DryJect, and True-Surface by Turfline.

In this episode Frank speaks with Anthony L. Williams, CGCS, CGM, Director of Grounds for Stone Mountain Golf Club and the Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Anthony is also the author of The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit, an excellent handbook for golf course superintendents interested in a practical approach to environmental stewardship. Anthony was also the 2009 TurfNet Superintendent of the Year! Buckle up for a full throttle discussion about walking the walk of environmental stewardship on the golf course. Presented by DryJect, Maximus by DryJect, and True-Surface by Turfline.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we are following up with Dr. Micah Woods of the Asian Turfgrass Center on the MLSN concept and new discussion about using growth potential as a means of scheduling nutrient management additions. An excellent review of a progressive approach to golf turf nutrient management! Presented by DryJect, Maximus by DryJect, and True-Surface by Turfline.

In this episode Frank speaks with Dr. Micah Woods, Chief Scientist of the Asian Turfgrass Center, "direct" from Bangkok, Thailand. Woods is the co-author of the Global Soil Survey (GSS) that informs the Minimum Level of Sustainable Nutrition (MLSN) efforts with Pace Turf's Dr. Larry Stowell. Expect some technical and lively discussion about turfgrass nutrition, soil testing, the MLSN guidelines, and the Global Soil Survey (GSS), and how each of can help produce some solid citizen science. Presented by DryJect, Maximus by DryJect, and True-Surface by Turfline.

In this episode Frank speaks with Greg Wojick, founder of Playbooks for Golf, about the latest hand-held technology for the golf course superintendent. Playbooks launched a new Coverage System that tracks fertilizer and pesticide use in a unique app format. Expect some lively tech talk with Frank and Greg.  Presented by DryJect, Maximus by DryJect, and True-Surface by Turfline.

In this episode we are Speaking Frankly with TurfNet Blogger "The Mindful Superintendent" Paul MacCormack. Frank and Paul chat about facing grief and loss with kindness, taking time to recharge during the off-season, and wellness tips that take care of your best asset during the heat of the season-YOU! Join us this week for lively discussion and Frankly Speaking you just mght be surprised how much you can learn about yourself in 40 minutes!

In this episode Frank speaks with Dr. Bruce Branham of the University of Illinois about his research on nitrogen fate, physiology of nitrogen in the plant, and his most recent work on foliar nitrogen uptake. Expect some lively conversation from these two seasoned professionals that have worked together for 25 years!

In this episode, Frank speaks with Paul Koch, Ph.D., (UW-Madison) about the impact of climate on winter disease pressure and fungicide persistence, as well as the latest in traditional, alternative and cultural controls for the snow molds. Presented by DryJect, Maximus by DryJect, and True-Surface by Turfline.

Frank speaks with Michigan State University Professor Kevin Frank about what we have learned from the Winter of 2013-14 across the nation that devastated many golf turf areas. Presented by DryJect, Maximus by DryJect, and True-Surface by Turfline.

In this episode, Dr. Doug Soldat (University of Wisconsin-Madison.) reveals some surprising research results that dispel long-embedded thoughts and practices concerning late season N and K fertilizer use. Doug also talks about new awareness of iron layering problems in sand-based greens.

Hosted by Dr. Frank Rossi and presented by DryJect and Aquatrols.