Fresh Cut Grass

Tanner and Jeff discuss the latest research on Bluemuda—a combination of bluegrass and Bermudagrass.  They discuss establishment and survival in a cool-season climate as well as wear tolerance, fertilization, and recovery after use.       Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host)  Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)  Lead Image: Tanner Delvalle Intro music: Pure Roc...

Tanner and Jeff talk turf maintenance on a horserace track with Brad Park, Agronomist with Rutgers University.  They discuss the wear and tear the turf receives and the importance of footing and moisture management when growing turf on a horse track.   Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host)  Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)   Brad Park, Rutgers University (spe...

Tanner and Jeff discuss growing sod on plastic with Evan Fowler,  Agronomist with Green Valley Turf in Platteville, Colorado.  They discuss the process of planting, growing, watering, and managing sod on plastic.  The discussion then turns to why.  Why grow grass on plastic?  Additionally, a discussion about the importance of water and moisture management in the west.   Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jef...

Tanner and Jeff discuss important practices that should be done to get your athletic fields ready for the spring play, as well as what needs to be done for fall sports fields in the spring.  Jeff talks about soil testing and year-long fertilization plans for all sports fields.  Episode Hosts/Speakers: Jeff Fowler (host) Tanner DelValle (host) Lead Image:  Photo Credit Jeff Fowler, Penn State Exten...

Tanner and Jeff talk about important information regarding annual grass and grassy weed control early in the season for better season-long control.  Tanner discusses the importance of split pre-emergence applications and when to apply them.  This topic is outlined further here: https://extension.psu.edu/control-of-summer-annual-grass-weeds-in-turfgrasses   Episode Hosts/Speakers:  Jeff Fowler (hos...