Steve McDonald

In Episode #44 the TurPhDudes are joined by Steve McDonald, Chief Plot Sprayer of Turfgrass Disease Solutions, a private turfgrass research and consulting firm based outside of Philadelphia, PA. In this episode, the guys discuss ongoing annual bluegrass weevil management trends.

TurPhDudes Episode #46 - Steve McDonald - Annual Bluegrass Weevil

In Episode #44 The TurPhDudes are joined by Stephen Ohlson, Vice President of GreenSight. In this episode the guys discuss a new digital tool for turfgrass management, GreenSight's TurfCloud.  TurfCloud empowers the Golf Course Superintendent with next-generation tools to proactively monitor and manager their turf and their teams through the integration of robotics, A.I. drive automated data analysis, and cloud based planning tools.

TurPhDudes Episode #45 - Stephen Ohlson - TurfCloud

Mike Fidanza

In Episode #44 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Mike Fidanza, Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences at Penn State.  In this episode the guys discuss fairy ring management, Dr. Fidanza’s ancestral roots as a mushroom farmer, and “The Raymond,” a renowned breakfast dish in Lakeland, FL.

TurPhDudes #44 - Dr. Mike Fidanza - Fairy Ring Management

In Episode #43 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Aaron Palmateer as a new member of the Harrell’s Agronomy Team.  Dr. Palmateer is a respected agronomist in the ornamental production industry and brings a depth of ornamental knowledge and experience that is unique to the team.  In this episode the guys are also joined by a special guest, Jack Harrell III.

TurPhDudes #43 - Dr. Aaron Palmateer - A New HortDude

Josh Cook

Jim Brosnan

In Episode #42 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Jim Brosnan, Professor, University of Tennessee and Josh Cook, Superintendent of Pensacola Country Club.  In this episode the guys discuss the current state of Poa annua herbicide resistance, effective management techniques, and communication strategies for club members and other stakeholders.

TurPhDudes Episode #42 - Dr. Jim Brosnan and Josh Cook

In Episode #41 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Florence Sessoms, Turfgrass Researcher at University of Minnesota.  In this interview Dr. Sessoms discusses her research into interactions of turfgrass with soil microbial communities and mycorrhizal associations.

TurPhDudes Episode #41 – Dr. Florence Sessoms

In Episode #40 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Lee Miller, Assistant Professor &amp; Extension Turfgrass Pathologist at Purdue University.  In this interview Dr. Miller discusses his recent move to Purdue, turf disease diagnostics, fairy ring management, nitrogen source effect on disease, and the influence of Pythium spp. populations in irrigation water on Pythium turf epidemics.

TurPhDudes 40 Lee Miller Podcast

In Episode #39 Dr. Jeff Atkinson is joined by Brian Haga, Owner of Scientific Plant Service of Baltimore, Maryland.  In this interview Mr. Haga discusses Scientific Plant Service’s unique business model, the variety of services they provide, and how an efficient agronomic program contributes to their success during a tight labor market.

TurPhDudes Brian Haga Interview

Jim Moon

In Episode #38 the TurPhDudes are joined by Jim Moon, Harrell’s Director of Procurement and Compliance, and a recipient of Harrell’s 2021 Sales Support Professional of the Year award.  In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss the fertilizer supply chain, particularly how Harrell’s is working to navigate uncharted supply chain waters.  We also take a break mid-show for Jim to extinguish a house fire.

TurPhDudes Jim Moon Supply Chain

In Episode #37 the TurPhDudes are joined by the Dr. Billy Crow, University of Florida Professor of Nematology.  In this episode we discuss lance nematode management, why nematode assay numbers may be misleading, and how disease, environmental stress, and nematodes can all be related.

Nematodes are still a problem

Thank you for joining us for the TurPh.Dudes podcast brought to you by Harrell’s. Our TurPh.Dudes are reaching out to industry leaders and game changers to discuss what they’re seeing out there. Topics focus on turf health, nutrition, control solutions and the latest in academic research.TurPh.Dudes episodes are released periodically. Visit us at www.harrells.com. Send us your questions http://twitter.com/TurPhDudes on Twitter or by email at turphdudes@harrells.com.

Tom Reed

In Episode #36 the TurPhDudes are joined by the AgDude, Dr. Tom Reed, Harrell’s Specialty Agriculture Director of Agronomy.  In this episode we introduce Dr. Tom Reed and discuss how fertilizer technology is changing the way we grow crops.

How Fertilizer is Changing the Way We Grow Crops

Paul Koch

In Episode #34 the TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Paul Koch, Professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Plant Pathology and all-around expert on all things snow mold.  In this episode we discuss fungicide selection, application timing, and a bonus, do fungicides impact soil microbial communities?

Paul Koch September 2021

In Episode #35 the TurPh.Dudes are joined by Crystal Rose-Fricker, President of Pure Seed. In this episode we discuss the dynamics influencing the unprecedented seed market, seed variety development, and the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance.

A (Seed) Year Unlike Any Other

Paul Giordano

In Episode #33 we have the privilege to introduce the newest member of the TurPh.Dudes team, Paul Giordano.  As a trained plant pathologist, Paul is a valuable asset to the team.  In this episode we discuss Paul’s background, his research into bacterial etiolation and decline, and his experience so far working with the Harrell’s team.

A New TurPh.Dude – Paul Giordano

In Episode #32 the TurPh.Dudes are joined by Mountain View Seeds Division Manager Aaron Kuenzi and Director of Agronomy Dr. Gregg Munshaw for a wide-ranging discussion on bentgrass seed variety research and development, quality control, and current seed market dynamics.

Bentgrass Seed Variety Research & Development with Mountain View Seeds

Episode #31 is the second of a two-part series on zoysiagrass management. In this episode we sit down with Golf Course Superintendent Don Garrett of The Walker Course at Clemson University. During Don’s tenure the Walker Course has transformed from a bentgrass course in the south to one of the handful of courses utilizing zoysiagrass as a putting surface. When considering a switch from bentgrass, ultradwarf bermudagrass was not an option because of limited sunlight on many of the Walker Course’s putting surfaces and limitations on tree removal. In this episode we ask Don about his experience making the switch from bentgrass to zoysiagrass and tips for managing a high-quality zoysiagrass putting surface.

Zoysiagrass Greens Management at The Walker Course

Episode #30 is the first of a two-part, listener requested series about zoysiagrass management.  In this episode we sit down with Director of Agronomy Lukus Harvey and Golf Course Superintendent Trent Inman of Atlanta Athletic Club.  Atlanta Athletic Club has played host to a U.S. Amateur, two U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, and is currently in preparation for the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship.  In addition to their history, Atlanta Athletic Club is known for pristine zoysiagrass fairways.  In this episode we ask Lukus and Trent about their experience making the switch from bermudagrass to zoysiagrass and their tips for managing a high-quality zoysiagrass playing surface.

Zoysiagrass Fairways with Atlanta Athletic Club

In episode #29 we discuss goosegrass with Dr. Matt Elmore of Rutgers University. Long thought of as a weed of southern turf, goosegrass is becoming increasingly problematic in northern regions of the US. Dr. Elmore is leading research to better understand management strategies in cool season turf. In this episode we discuss pre- and postemergence control options, herbicide safening, and as a bonus, we even touch on Poa annua control (yes, control) with annual bluegrass weevil.

Goosegrass – Not just a weed of the South anymore

Today's episode we discuss with Dr. Ben McGraw at Penn State University a problematic pest which is expanding in range, but doesn't yet have the geographic distribution of other more commonly known insects: the European Crane Fly.

European Crane Fly

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Atkinson, Jason Frank and Dr. Raymond Snyder are joined by Dr. JC Chong of Clemson University to discuss identification, biology, and management strategies for a certain problematic pest—the bermudagrass mite. Have a listen!Juang Horng “JC” Chong is a Professor and Extension Specialist of turf and ornamentals entomology at Clemson University. JC joined Clemson University in 2007 after completing graduate school on ornamentals entomology at the University of Georgia and post-doctoral training on invasive species biological control at the University of Florida. He began working on bermudagrass mite in 2009 and current has an active research program in trying to understand the impact of cultural practices on mite damage and management.Dr. Chong’s contact information:Website: https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/juanghcEmail:  juanghc@clemson.eduReferenced Papers:https://www.gcmonline.com/course/environment/news/bermudagrass-mite

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Atkinson, Jason Frank and Dr. Raymond Snyder are joined by Dr. JC Chong of Clemson University to discuss identification, biology, and management strategies for a certain problematic pest—the bermudagrass mite. Have a listen! Juang Horng “JC” Chong is a Professor and Extension Specialist of turf and ornamentals entomology at Clemson University. JC joined Clemson University in 2007 after completing graduate school on ornamentals entomology at the University of Georgia and post-doctoral training on invasive species biological control at the University of Florida. He began working on bermudagrass mite in 2009 and current has an active research program in trying to understand the impact of cultural practices on mite damage and management. Dr. Chong’s contact information: Website: <a href="https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/juanghc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/juanghc</a> Email: juanghc@clemson.edu Referenced Papers: <a href="https://www.gcmonline.com/course/environment/news/bermudagrass-mite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gcmonline.com/course/environment/news/bermudagrass-mite</a>

Bermudagrass Mite Damage and Management

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Thank you for joining us for the TurPh.Dudes podcast brought to you by Harrell’s. Our TurPh.Dudes are reaching out to industry leaders and game changers to discuss what they’re seeing out there. Topics focus on turf health, nutrition, control solutions and the latest in academic research. TurPh.Dudes episodes are released periodically. Visit us at <a href="http://www.harrells.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.harrells.com</a>. Send us your questions <a href="http://twitter.com/TurPhDudes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/TurPhDudes</a> on Twitter or by email at turphdudes@harrells.com.

TurPh.Dudes Podcast

In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Atkinson and Keith Krause of Harrell's are joined by Dr. Bobby Kerr and Ron Townsend of Chicago District Golf Association. They are discussing Current Trends and Challenges.

Current Trends and Challenges

Today's episode is brought to you by Dr. Raymond Snyder, as he discusses performance factors of various fertilizers with Dr. Beth Guertal of Auburn University.

Performance Factors of Fertilizer

In this TurPh.Dudes Extra, we bring you a recording of Dr. Raymond Snyder, Harrell’s Director of Agronomy. Dr. Snyder is speaking to the volunteers at the 2015 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.   In this episode Dr. Snyder provides a background and basic understanding of foliar fertilizer, manufacturing foliar products, and biostimulant sources and benefits and how those can be useful in overall turf management programs.

Foliar Fertilizers

In today's episode, Jason Frank and Dr. Raymond Snyder of Harrell's discuss plant health strategies and trends for turf managers with Dr. Philip Harmon from the University of Florida’s Plant Pathology department.

Plant Health Strategies and Trends

In today's episode, Dr. Raymond Snyder, Dr. Jeff Atkinson and Jason Frank of Harrell's are joined by Dr. Billy Crow, Nematologist at the University of Florida. They are discussing management plans, tools and techniques to deal with plant-parasitic nematodes.

Nematode Control Research and Management with Dr. Crow

In today's episode,  Dr. Raymond Snyder catches up with Dr. Marco Schiavon from University of Florida. They are talking about Water Quality and Its Impact on turf.

TurpHDudes Impact Of Water Quality

In today's episode, sponsored by Bayer, Dr. Snyder, Harrell's Director of Agronomy hosts a round table discussion with six top TurPh.Dudes. Herbicide Resistance was the main focus with additional information about Fungicide Resistance. Guests include Dr. Bert McCarty, Professor of Horticulture at Clemson University,  Dr. Fred Yelverton Professor of Crop Science at NC State, Dr. Brandon Horvath Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Pathology at the University of Tennessee, and Dr. Rob Golembiewski and Laurence Mudge of the Bayer Crop Science Green Solutions Team.

Herbicide & Fungicide Resistance Roundtable

On today's episode, we interview Dr. Jim Kerns, turfgrass pathologist at NC State University. I'm also joined by Dr. Raymond Snyder and Greg Nicoll of Harrell's.Dr. Kerns' research focuses on the etiology, epidemiology and management of warm and cool season grass diseases.Fungicides make up the largest segment of pesticide applications to fine turf today. Dr. Kerns and his team are helping lead the way in developing best management practices to maximize the efficacy and consistency of applied fungicides against today's most troublesome pathogens. Enjoy the show.

On today's episode, we interview Dr. Jim Kerns, turfgrass pathologist at NC State University. I'm also joined by Dr. Raymond Snyder and Greg Nicoll of Harrell's. Dr. Kerns' research focuses on the etiology, epidemiology and management of warm and cool season grass diseases. Fungicides make up the largest segment of pesticide applications to fine turf today. Dr. Kerns and his team are helping lead the way in developing best management practices to maximize the efficacy and consistency of applied fungicides against today's most troublesome pathogens. Enjoy the show.

Fungicide Rules of Engagement

Today's episode is brought to you by Dr. Raymond Snyder from Matt Schrader's Harrell's Seminar recorded February 20, 2019 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Dr. Billy Crow presents How Turfgrass Nematicides Work.

How Turfgrass Nematicides Work

Today's episode is brought to you by Dr. Raymond Snyder from Matt Schrader's Harrell's Seminar recorded February 20, 2019 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Dr. Bruce Martin presents information about Disease Control Options For Bermuda &amp; Paspalum Greens.

Disease Control Options For Bermuda & Paspalum Greens

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