Superintendent Radio Network

Following up from an explanation of frequency of clip, Erik Sides, training manager for Jacobsen, discusses practical applications for superintendents to affect height of cut and ball speed without stressing turf. The animations Sides references can be found on the Jacobsen Youtube channel.

Dr. Bruce Clarke previews some of the new research featured in the upcoming Turf Research Field Days at Rutgers University, July 31 through Aug. 1.

Frequency of Clip is thrown around as a guide for the quality of cut, but really understanding it makes FOC a useful tool for getting a more consistent smoothness to turf. Erik Sides, training manager for Jacobsen, explains how it works.

Superintendents are familiar with Pythium blight, but more Pythium root rot is getting a little more attention in research. Jill Calabro, turf pathologist for Valent Professional Products, talks about why it should get more notice on the course, too.

Water management is about tracking irrigation, but even more responsible water management takes into account how cultural practices and chemical applications get water where it needs to go. Todd Mayhew, western field development manager for Valent Professional Products, discusses how chemicals can make water go farther and also protect turf from pests this season.

Making time for machine repair is difficult, but it's much easier when you've got a plan. Erik Sides, training manager at Jacobsen, talks on top tips for preparing for maintenance and wrapping up a job, as well as how technology can help out.

Superintendents talk about how much money they save by using PGRs. Bob Higgins, superintendent of Brookshire Golf Course, actually knows how much he saved, thanks to the two-year study he did.

Dr. Eric Miltner, Bob Raley and Brandon Green, Agrium agronomists, take on the four Rs of nutrient stewardship: applying the right fertilizer, at the right time, at the right rate, in the right place.

Dr. Gracie Barrett and Richard Page of Laverstoke Park discuss how building a solid living soil foundation creates a stronger stand of turf. This interview comes as a guest clip from the Rootzone Podcast, Edition 7.Rootzone Podcast can be downloaded at www.yapaudio.co.uk.

Dr. Clark Throssell, director of research for Lebanon Turf, shares how sustainability goes hand-in-hand with being a responsible golf course superintendent.

Excited for the Golf Industry Show in Las Vegas? We are too! Jeff Bollig, senior director of marketing and communication for GCSAA, tells us what to look for this year.

Sixmile Creek Golf Course in Waunakee, Wisc. has been using compost to cut down on the amount of synthetic products used on the course. Steve Stumbras of Purple Cow Organics, LLC, shares how it can help turf, and how to get started.

GCI spoke with Ron Dekok, product marketing manager, turf and ornamental wholesale group at Agrium Advanced Technologies, about how controlled-release fertilizers work.

GCI spoke with Ron Dekok, product marketing manager, turf and ornamental wholesale group at Agrium, about the benefits of controlled-release fertilizers.