TurfCare Virtual Roadshow 2024

Recorded in November 2024, The highly anticipated TurfCare Virtual Roadshow was another huge success. We were joined by the leading turfcare experts as they presented the latest trends and insights within the industry.

If you would like to view any of the below videos, please contact your local TurfCare representative and we will be happy to provide you with the password. You can get in touch HERE->

Day 1

Dr Cale Bigelow, Professor at Purdue University

Soil Surfactants

Topic: Soil surfactants and plant health – what is real?

Dr Stan Kostka, President of RhizoSolutions

Soil Surfactants

Topic: Is there any value to the “Penetrant” vs. “Holder” argument?

Nick Gadd, RhizoSolutions

New Technology for Fairways & Outfield

Nick Gadd & Tom Malehorn

ProWet Evolve: Research Update

Dr Stan Kostka, President of RhizoSolutions & Dr Mike Fidanza, Professor at Penn State

Water Movement in Soils and Soil Surfactants

Topic: What Does Science Tell Us?

Dr Mike Fidanza & Dr Cale Bigelow

Disease Management

Topic: ProWet Evolve and Plant Health

Dr Stan Kostka, Dr Mike Fidanza & Dr Cale Bigelow

The Turfgrass Rhizosphere

Topic: What is it, and why should I care?

Day 2

Dr John Dempsey & Jason M. Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Company

Anthracnose Reduction

Topic: Research and Nutrient Enhancements

Dr John Dempsey

Microdochium Reduction

Topic: Proven nutritional research to reduce Microdochium

Dr John Dempsey

Thatch Reduction Trial Results

Topic: Up to 45% Thatch Reduction in 3 months

Greg Moore, Plant Food Company

Sources of Liquid Nitrogen and Why it Matters

Topic: When & why to use different liquid nitrogen sources through the 4 seasons

Jason M. Dowgiewicz, Research & Development, Plant Food Company

  • Increasing Firmness of Playing Surfaces

Topic: The importance of Soil Chemistry

  • Dollar Spot Reduction without a Fungicide

Topic: Rutgers University Research shows 78% Reduction of Dollar Spot utilizing correct nutrient & bio stimulant inputs

Day 3

Rainbird Irrigation

Irrigation System Efficiency and Future Proofing

Rainbird Irrigation

Irrigation Central Control Systems, Now & in the Future

Tony White, TurfCare Technical Representative

Soil Biology

Topic: Holistic systems approach in amenity turf – making your soil work for you

Lew Sharp, Worldwide Agronomist/Consultant Tee 2 Green

Game Changing Bentgrass Options

Topic: Sustainable Greens using 5th Generation Game Changing Bentgrass from Tee 2 Green

Dr Jeffrey Norrie (PhD, Laval)

Understanding The Benefits of Using Seaweeds on Turfgrass