Virtual Turf Education Day, which went online as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, will give viewers the opportunity to watch all sessions at their own pace. Attendees will have 10 days to view up to 12 on-demand sessions. On August 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. attendees will come together for a live virtual Q&A session with the speakers and ILCA Turf Committee.
Below are the sessions and speakers. The full session descriptions and registration can be found on the website.
- Case Studies: Diagnosing Problems That Appear to be Herbicide Related; Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University
- Controlling Creeping Bentgrass in Lawns; Bruce Branham, University of Illinois
- Micronutrients; Joseph Marchinchin, TurfCare
- Busting Weed Control Myths; Dr. Ross Braun, Purdue University
- Complete Ball Field Renovation; Keith Gorczyca, Morton Grove Park District
- Healthy Soils, Healthy Turf: Soil Compaction and Aeration; Eric Mosley, SoilTech
- Canada Thistle: Not Your Average Weed; Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University
- Carbon; Joseph Marchinchin, TurfCare
- What Are Fine Fescues And How Can You Use Them?; Dr. Ross Braun, Purdue University
- Best Management Practices; Luke Cella, Midwest Area Golf Course Superintendents
- Regulatory Updates and Issues; Doug Owens, Illinois Department of Agriculture
And there will also be more from Rusty Stachlewitz with Advanced Turf Solutions and Craig Shepherd with Advanced Turf Solutions.