Dedicated researchers and turf pathologists working for golf course superintendents in the Chicago area.
Lemont, IL
Joined February 2010
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New year started with a new job. Happy to share, I have joined the Chicago District Golf Association as a ‘Manager of Turfgrass Research’. I will be working with Dr. Derek Settle, Senior Director @TurfResearch @CDGAGolf – at Lemont, IL
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Reminder for everyone attending the #CIGCSA Annual Meeting tomorrow at Crestwicke Country Club: registration begins at 8:30 am with events starting at 9:00 am. This year’s host Superintendent is Ray Actis, Thanks @CCCSuper1! Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!
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The #CIGCSA Annual Meeting is two weeks from today! This year is a FREE event to all CIGCSA members! Event starts at 8:30 am on December 6th at Crestwicke Country Club. Get registered by December 3rd —> cigcsa.com/event-4183248
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Sting nematode x Type 1 fairy ring! I learn. Without roots = weak Tifeagle less able to deal w fairy ring induced hydrophobic conditions. Sting accelerates type 1 fairy ring development. Note: Indemnify trts remain type 2. BAM! @MikeFidanza @BruceMrtn @NematodeGuy @sherylmwells
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Retweet to help fill my job: Golf Course Equipment Operator @ Rich Harvest Farms indeed.com/job/golf-course-e…
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We have two more talks this week:
Wednesday at 6 pm EST: Jan Andreas from Frankfurter Golf Club
Thursday at 7 pm EST: Brian Palmer from Tara Iti Golf Club
Send us a message saying which talk(s) you would like to attend!
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“It’s just the beginning of the evaluation of Environmental Science being an independent company and it’s a process that is going to bring us to mid-2022 before it’s finalized."
Learn what this week's major @Bayer announcement means for @BayerGolf.
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A family across the street from me lost their house in a fire last night. This family has been so kind to me since I have moved to Dallas and supported me during my times of grief. It is a young father, mother, and son. Please consider donating to help. gofundme.com/f/help-a-family…
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Some biostimulants may reduce thatch without the disruption to play that occurs with aerification or other intensive practices. Check out the findings of a two-year study: bit.ly/2Ky46AR.
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Lemon juice for Poa annua control? In the quest for non-herbicidal treatments, researchers tested several outside-the-box options. Here’s how they fared: bit.ly/3oyp295.
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Sad to report the news that eight-time Ryder Cup player and legendary BBC commentetor Peter Alliss has passed away aged 89. 1931-2020, RIP The Voice of Golf
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Weeds, diseases, resistance, oh my! Check out ways to prevent/delay herbicide and fungicide resistance development in these #GST Talking Turfs:
Herbicides - bit.ly/3lBlKB2
Fungicides - bit.ly/36oezqH
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Join us on Wednesday December 2nd for the 2020 Annual Meeting (via Zoom). Topics will cover working safely; what worked & what didn’t, comparing maintenance operations, working safely indoors this offseason & changes for the 2021 season. buff.ly/3lKhjny
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Did you battle Poa seedheads this year? Fall application of Proxy will enhance control. Check out this #GST Talking Turf: bit.ly/32HSf9D
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I found some fertilizer in the shed that had been stored for a couple of decades. Let's open it and see if it is still good!
Shelf-life of polymer-coated urea youtu.be/nciRNKZdnPA
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On the other side of the Atlantic, @GleneaglesGolf unleashed throwback greenkeeping equipment today to celebrate the 100th birthday of its King's and Queen's courses.
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Chicagoland 💥🌱💨
Piranha Creeping & Musket Colonial 2 weeks planted @TurfResearch!
📋 mtviewseeds.com/turf-bentgra…
Many thanks to Dr. Bobby Kerr; an amazing regional research facility for supers. @MidwestAGCS @CIGCSA – at Georgia, USA
