The Grass Factor

Robert Palmer has moved to Germany and thinks he can make his grass just as green there, as he did here. Even though he basically can only use water, sunlight, and prayers. We'll check in with him to find out what he's starting with, what he's planning, and how he's going to filter his way through the noise and to victory this year. Recorded on Friday, March 4th at 9PM Eastern   Follow Turf Therap...

Headlines: Beyond oil and gas: Who’ll lose from Russia-Ukraine trade fallout Urea (Granular) FOB US Gulf Futures Quotes Attachment: Chart.png U.S. agriculture braces for fallout from crisis in Ukraine China OKs all imports of Russian wheat amid Ukraine crisis Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Seed Companies Sue AltEn, Alleging Company Has Abandoned Ship in Nebraska Ethanol Plant Cleanup I’m Building an...

Straddlin' the Indiana/Michigan border, Curtis is new to the Pro Applicator side of things and is working to make 2022 an amazing year. Join us for a conversation about what it takes to not only make the jump from DIY to Pro, but also about why Cool Season is the BEST SEASON. #bermudablows #warmseasonweed #suckit Follow Curtis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totherootsturfcare/ Follow Curt...

Headlines: Too much manure and fertilizer is being spread in some areas at the expense of water quality Referenced: EWG Glyphosate Cereal   Fertilizer Markets Roiled by Belarus Potash Force Majeure   New Bayer row crop herbicide with new mode of action coming by 2030   EPA registers new Syngenta soybean herbicide   Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: EPA prevents use of herbicide for Missouri and Kansas f...

Headlines: Karachi: Police Foil Bid to Smuggle Urea to Afghanistan Michigan lists methomyl as restricted use pesticide The drought in the western U.S. could last until 2030 Bayer Warns Retailers of Glyphosate Production Disruption Bayer Declares Force Majeure, Says Production of Glyphosate May be Curtailed Sponsor: Patreon LTK Trucking & Freight Burns: Tired of mowing your lawn? Colorado could pay...

After purchasing a house that was a, "Disaster of a lawn" (his words, not mine, I swear!) Jason decided to document his journey on YouTube. He's done a reno, he's upgraded to a reel mower, he's done a putting green, he's playing with PGRs. Jason's learned and accomplished a lot on his journey over the last couple years. Join us for a conversation with a guy that's accomplished some pretty great th...

Patrick is a pro guy out of Maine (basically Canada for Matt). Dealing with chinch bugs, 'cide changes, and trying to maintain, or even reno, your own personal lawn in the middle of it all would melt anyone's brain. Join us for a conversation about how Patrick is working to tackle it head on.

Headlines: Thousands evacuated after US fertilizer plant fire   Possible chemical runoff from Winston-Salem fertilizer plant kills off fish in creek, prompts warnings   Food Prices Approach Record Highs, Threatening the World’s Poorest   Endangered Species and Pesticides   Sponsor: Patreon Jesse Bousquet Law Burns: U.S. farm income expected to fall as costs for fertilizer, other production expense...

Headlines: Farmers pushing back on fertilizer prices Referenced: FarmAction.us   Newsom’s climate plans raise concerns over pesticides and organic farming   Nanobubble technology may improve soil health, sustainability in turfgrass industry   Sponsor: Patreon   Jesse Bousquet Law   Burns: Black eyed peas could help eliminate need for fertilizer   Farmers furious as N.Y. looks to lower overtime lim...

We're joined by PJ who's killing it in the yard, and on the YouTube. Hailing from Virginia she's got a 5800 sq ft Cool Season yard that she mows with JPink's favorite battery powered mower, an Ego. We'll talk living with Poa Triv, dealing with high calcium, and whether Wonder Woman 1984 lived up to her expectations or not. Be sure you follow her channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GirLzLawn And her...

Join us at 9PM Eastern for a chat with Mr. Polo Fields. He's a Lawn Pro that's killing it both on the grass and in the studio. Be sure you follow his channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PoloFieldsLawnService #weworkin #turfcheated

Headlines: Sri Lanka settles $6.9m fertilizer bill with Chinese supplier   N.J. Assembly passes legislation to limit uses of bee-killing pesticides   FarmSense uses sensors and machine learning to bug-proof crops   China hoards over half the world's grain, pushing up global prices   Sponsor: The Patrons! Burns: Industrial wastewater pond used for fertilizer causing strong odor   California’s Publi...

Do you like wine? Do you like turf? Do you like energy drinks? Timmybluegrass does. He's trained, he's got the skills, he's got the eyes, the nose and the bowtie. Join us for a delicious conversation with the coolest guy on TikTok, while we talk about turf. Follow Mr. Bluegrass (bigsommenergy) on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigsommenergy

Headlines: Refuting 'Crazy Joe' Mercola's Glyphosate-Autism Scare Story   Engineered bacteria could boost corn yields   Chinese company intensifies fight against Sri Lanka over disputed fertilizer stocks   Sponsor: Jesse Bousquet Jr., Esq.   The Patrons!   Burns: Herbicides in Lake Tahoe? Invasive plants provoke debate   8 women injured in stampede for fertilizer Reference: www. IndianFertilizer.c...

We wrap 2021 by taking your calls live on the air. Join us as we chat with the community about issues in the lawn and goals for 2022.

Headlines: NC Pesticide Board announces settlement in Burke case   2022 Break-Even Prices for Corn and Soybeans Polar Vortex Building in North America   Sponsor: The Patrons! Let's watch movies! Burns: Micronutrients // Oxides // Research // Aneurisms   Sri Lanka agriculture ministry secy removed hours after food shortage comments   “Organic” fertilizers have an inorganic problem   Mexico’s wheat...

Join us for a conversation with Santa. We talk about keeping warm on the sleigh, traveling around the world, and the troublemakin' elves he has to put up with.

Headlines: Kenya divided over pesticides ban to align with EU Green Deal   Grassley To Garland: Investigation Needed In The Fertilizer Industry   Many factors affect fertilizer pricing   Sponsor: Jesse Bousquet Law   Burns: Pesticides can hurt agricultural communities—so why do farmers fight back against bans?   Couple arrested for theft, police say they targeted lawn care companies   New understa...

"You don't have enough guests that are Cool Season." Fine. What if we brought on a Cool Season PRO!? Join us this Thursday for a chat with Turfology, based out of Edwardsville, Illinois. You can look forward to all sorts of Cool Season chatter, a sweet mustache, and some laughs on this week's Thirsty Thursday!

Headlines: Global Fertilizer Shortage Has Manure, Even Human Waste Demand Soaring   Researchers awarded $1.9M by EPA to study potential risks from pollutants in biosolids Farmers ask U.S. Justice Department to investigate fertilizer price spikes   Sponsor: SANTA!   Burns: Zoysia, water use, and fact checking   Climate change crisis: Golf courses on borrowed time as Earth's weather patterns become...

Joe's working to figure out how to keep his lawn looking green, staying healthy, and trying to use the only the absolutely, positively, very exclusively required chemicals and inputs required. Join us for a conversation about untangling 2021 and setting 2022 up for more success. Follow Joe's journey on his channel, The Lawn Warrior! https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLawnWarrior

Headlines: China Price Index: Supply Shortages Loom As Energy, Environmental Policies Collide Global fertilizer shortage comes to the Valley Manure provides farmers an alternative nutrient source amid volatile fertilizer market Sponsor: The Winter Solstice Burns: Australia set to harvest record grain crop Attitudes on crop pesticides ignore benefits, CropLife America CEO says 'Magic dirt': How the...

Heaps. Chuffed. Whipper snipper. Schmick. Better head down to the Bunnings to grab some snacks and a translator for this trip to the land down under! Join us while we chat with Ben Sims about his journey into lawn care, YouTube, and what it’s like having Christmas during summer! Get some Ben (Lawn Tips)in your LIFE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LawnTips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...

Headlines: ‘I’m afraid we’re going to have a food crisis’   DNR to use herbicide on invasive plant in Iowa Great Lakes   Maryland AG sues Monsanto, alleges harm to natural resources   Sponsor: The Patrons! Burns: Only two out of 11 herbicide studies given to EU regulators deemed ‘reliable’   EPA could alter dicamba guidance ahead of 2022 growing season   Amazon agrees to pay $2.5M to settle pestic...

Housekeeping: No Thirsty Thursday this week. We're going to remain flexible so that family can take a priority, but if we can squeeze in a Friday show, we will. Burn and Return will remain uninterrupted. Headlines: Committee votes 7-1 on bill banning Parks and Rec use of glyphosate-based herbicides   Glyphosate herbicide does not cause mortality in bumble bees   Don’t fertilize your lawn after Nov...