Superintendent Radio Network

FarmLinks at Pursell Farms has built a legacy as a testing grounds for all types of agronomic practices. With the debut of FarmLinks TV, David Pursell shows how to use education to keep members informed.

Golf brings many environmental benefits to communities, but it doesn't mean a thing if superintendents don't talk about it. Ryan Aylesworth, president and CEO of Audubon International, shows how to get the word out.

Larry Lennert, territory manager for Aquatrols, follows up on our discussion about soil salinity by outlining management practices. The Aquatrols Guide to Assessing and Managing Turfgrass Salinity Issues in Irrigation Water and Soils can be found HERE.

Course members all have different styles of communication. John Zimmers of Oakmont Country Club tells why it's important to understand yours and connect with them there, even if it isn't via social media.

Is your fleet ready to hit the path? Randal Crook, senior project manager of quality for Club Car, covers some top maintenance tips from Club Car's new golf cart guide, which can be requested by emailing info@clubcar.com.

Make the transition from cool-season to warm-season grasses uniformly with help from Ken Mauser, Aquatrols southwest territory manager and agronomist, by keeping an eye on soil temperature and water movement.

Mica McMillan, Aquatrols agronomist, digs deeper on the chemistry of surfactants, and how superintendents can use them to keep water moving in soil and make an environment that builds plant health.

The Wee One Foundation helps superintendents dealing with costs from medical hardship or disaster. Luke Celia shares how the foundation works in Wayne Otto's memory.

Superintendents still struggle against tightening budgets. Ken Klopp of Agrium Advanced Technologies talks about how new turf products aim to do more with less.

Sales reps want to sell you product, sure, but they can also be good sources of information, says Rick Grant from Quali-Pro, and a show like GIS is the perfect place to connect.

Goosegrass is notorious on golf courses, and develops resistances quicker than many other weeds. Dr. Jason Fausey, regional field market development manager for Valent Professional Products, shows how to stop it now.

What's the GCI team up to for the Golf Industry Show in San Diego? Editor Mike Zawacki gives you some great reasons to check out booth #810.

Surfactants might be an established part of a superintendent's program already, but what exactly do they do? Aquatrols agronomist Mica McMillan breaks down the chemistry of how surfactants work.

Soil quality is a big area of concern on the course, especially as water source quality gets more questionable for some superintendents. Larry Lennert, territory manager for Aquatrols, talks about what to look for in an irrigation water quality test. The Aquatrols Guide to Assessing and Managing Turfgrass Salinity Issues in Irrigation Water and Soils can be found HERE.

What's the word from FarmLinks? Pat Jones reports from the course on how Agrium is taking part in the future of the industry in his November Parting Shots column.

What's going on with turf agronomic regulations in your state? Do you know where to look? Ben Cicora, business development manager at Agrium Advanced Technologies, points supers in the right direction.

After the sudden warm-up last winter, superintendents are wondering what to do about snow mold in case 2013 is a repeat. Jill Calabro, regional field development manager at Valent Professional Products, shows how to prepare.

Whether you love it or hate it, fall is an important time to make plans for Poa annua control. Dr. Jason Fausey, regional field market development manager for Valent Professional Products, shares some easy guidelines.

Ever wonder how Pat Jones comes up with his columns? He tells all in his October Parting Shots column, when he talks with past supers about managing the work/life balance.

When is it time to plan for spring? Right now, according to Bob Raley, agronomist for Agrium Advanced Technologies. He walks through the benefits of fall fertilization, including keeping a tighter control on greenup next year.

Pat Jones remembers a legend of the golf industry in his Sepetember Parting Shots column, Stan Zontek.

Cleaning equipment seems straightforward, but powerwashing crewmembers can rinse away your budget through ruined electronics and other repairs. Erik Sides, Jacobsen training manager, shows how to direct your crewmembers to keep your fleet clean while avoiding repairs.

Wetting agents help support turf during the season, but they can also play a big part in preparing for fall and overwintering. Agronomist Mica McMillan of Aquatrols explains why they're important for water distribution even after the summer sun cools down.

Dave McCall, research associate at Virginia Tech, tells us about the turf team and some of their new projects featured in the upcoming Field Days Aug. 29-30.

Pat Jones reads his August Parting Shots column, and includes a couple more thoughts on how being proactive and well-intentioned about the positive benefits of golf can sometimes backfire.