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Register NOW for the Turfgrass Science Field Day
Aug 04, 2009
The 2009 Turfgrass Research Field Day is August 12th - next Wednesday! Come along and find out what's new in turfgrass research and how the turfgrass science team at The Ohio State University has been working to find both solutions for current problems and the latest innovative approaches to turfgrass management.

SPORTS TURF & LAWN CARE research topics in the morning (9am-Noon) will include:

* Seed to Play in 4 Weeks!

* Bermudagrass Establishment on a Sand Rootzone

* New Broadleaf Herbicides for Lawns

* Annual Grassy Weed Herbicides

* Evaluation of Turf in Shade

* Using Composts on Sports Fields

Afternoon Topics (1-2pm):

* Using Systemic Insecticides for Ornamental Insect Control (Cat. 6A, 1 Hr.)

* Managing the Top 10 Tree & Shrub Diseases (Cat 6A, 1 hr.)

DETAILS:

Registration Time & Cost: 8.00am at the OTF Research & Education Facility, 2551 Carmack Rd. (off Kenny Rd), Columbus OH 43210. Registration fees include coffee, donuts and lunch.

Pre-registration (on or before August 7th) for OTF members $25, non-members $30. Registration after 8/7/09 for OTF members $35, non-members $40

To Register, visit the OTF Website or call 888-683-3445

Posted by Pam Sherratt & Dr. John Street

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The 13th Annual Ohio State Sports Turf Short Course, February 24-25th... Pam makes the pitch.

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Golf Course Management Certificate: This certificate program was developed to challenge and test individuals of all ages interested in advancing their knowledge in golf course management.  Learn more and/or enroll in this certificate.

 

Sports Turf Management Certificate: This certificate program was developed to challenge and test individuals of all ages interested in advancing their knowledge in sports turf management.  Learn more and/or enroll in this certificate.

 

 

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About SportsNotes

SportsNotes was developed to keep Athletic Field Managers abreast of current topics important in daily management of turfgrass.

Provided on a continual basis throughout the year, the topics covered primarily involve both abiotic and biotic stresses that are presently occurring.

Originally developed by Pam Sherratt, Sports Turf Extension Specialist, all members of BuckeyeTurf contribute to these timely technical notes.

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