The Grass Factor

The Grass Factor

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We explore the science behind why we do what we do in lawn care. Tune in every week to hear us discuss the questions submitted by you the user. We feature special guests and episodes, such as Pick The Doc’s Brain with The Green Doc of Hawaii, and others!

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The Grass Factor

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Science

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TheGrassFactor.tv

Latest episode

Aug 22, 2025

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Episodes

Wet & Wild Wednesday w/ JonP 25.10.2024

We sit down with JonP from the Discord and chat about bidding a government contract.

B&R #113: My Seed Is More Pure Than Your Pure Seed 16.10.2024

This week's episode named by: JFarm Returns Randy killin' it Headlines Mosaic says fertilizer waste facility's water entered Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton Philadelphia jury awards $78 million to man who said his cancer was caused by Roundup weed killer Turfgrass Epistemology post: Elementary School Science Fair Joe Knows Turf Your grass is gonna be Blackout Burns PFAS in Pesticides Could Pose a...

B&R #112: Glimmer of Hope or Baby Oil in Your Eye? 09.10.2024

This week's episode named by: osuturfman Headlines Potash, 10-34-0 Lead Retail Fertilizer Prices Lower Again Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Port workers’ next demand: Stop automation from taking our jobs Joe Knows Turf Bringin' the fert Burns Changes in US Farm Labor: 1948-2017 Millionaire Maine couple accused of poisoning beach by killing neighbor's trees for a better view Retur...

Wet & Wild Wednesday - MAILBAG! 04.10.2024

Huaktober, Squatober, October. Whatever you're choosing to call it, it's here. Links mentioned: Justin's GoFundMe Syngenta GDD Site Spurious Correlations

B&R #111: Your N May Be Slow, but My P Comes in a Hurry 02.10.2024

This week's episode named by: JLavoe & JFarm Headlines China Tariffs: US Deals Trade Blow to World's No. 2 Economy Biden's new tariffs on Chinese goods are mostly symbolic. Here's why. Harmonized Tariff Schedule SkyView Investment Advisors LLC Acquires 803 Shares of The Toro Company Joe Knows Turf Jeremy's got an EPA violation for ya bud Burns How does climate change impact hurricanes lik...

Thirsty Thursday w/ Rick Wallace 27.09.2024

We sit down and talk with Rick Wallace of Liquid Lawns tonight....while he rides out the hurricane from his truck. Join the Facebook Group: Professional Lawn Care Applicators

Wet & Wild Wednesday - Mailbag 20.09.2024

We've got some emails and questions to get through tonight.

B&R #110: Farm Aid Concerts Aren’t Enough 18.09.2024

This week's episode named by: JesseB Headlines Urea FOB Egypt Sep '24 Futures Price Most Retail Fertilizer Prices Lower Again in First Week of September Stocks to Supply Ratio Joe Knows Turf Bulletproof Fungicide How to Use Fungicide Reviving My Lawn Burns Solar fields are contributing to deforestation in Rhode Island Lake George leaders look to move past herbicide fight 2,4-D tariffs would h...

Wet & Wild Wednesday w/ The Busiest of Beez 13.09.2024

Some of the links from tonight's episode: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1185&context=anr_reports https://rainbirdservices.com/resources-downloads https://rainbird.com/designtools https://www.weather.gov/ict/Evapotranspiration

WWW w/ John Pajak 06.09.2024

We sit down with John Pajak about turf management and helping green industry business owners be more profitable in their day-to-day operations. Check him out: https://www.johnpajak.com Be sure you also subscribe to the Profits with Pajak Podcast where all fine podcasts are sold!

Wet & Wild Wednesday - Mailbag! 30.08.2024

We got questions, you got ans...I mean, we got the answers. You're a question.

B&R #109: Facebook: Filling Holes With Organic Liquid 28.08.2024

Headlines: Trouble In Ag Economy? Man furious after witnessing destructive land management practice alongside road Ref: Lawn Apocalypse Bayer wins victory in US legal battle against Roundup cancer claims Joe Knows Turf: Disconnecting the carbon connection Burn: EPA Finalizes First-of-its-Kind Strategy to Protect 900 Endangered Species from Herbicides Attached: EPA-HQ-OPP.pdf Great Value apple juic...

Wet & Wild Wednesday - Mailbag! 23.08.2024

Talkin' with the community about army worms, irrigation and more!

WWW - Mailbags! 16.08.2024

We're digging through the emails and live questions tonight!

B&R #108: Jimmy Ain't Soaking 14.08.2024

Headlines: Ohio bill would require pro teams to play on natural grass, not artificial turf Researchers evaluate imazapic growth suppression of hybrid bermudagrass Nutrien is down on a glum fertilizer market. It’s worth a look Joe Knows Turf: Just needs a tumbleweed Burns: Fall armyworms pose potential threat to region Residents in a rural town of North Texas are speaking out against the use of bio...

Wet & Wild Wednesday - Mailbag! 09.08.2024

We're catchin' up on our mailbag tonight.

WWW Chattin' with GCQ Fertilizer 26.07.2024

Tonight we sat down with Seth and his wife Rachel of GCQ Fertilizer. Check out their channel: https://youtube.com/@gcqfertilizer1961

B&R #107: Dismiss Switched It up Like a Georgia Trump Vote 24.07.2024

We have Michael (Turfology) on the show today so we could dive into some issues he's been facing as a Pro Applicator out of Illinois. Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k JohnnyFescue Busy Beez's Turf Benjamin Mossing Lonegoose Turfology Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Ryan Danescu bwerthmann Mtech LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight PaulSmith NestorReyes LW50 Sumbeach Lu...

B&R #106: I PFASed My Pants 17.07.2024

Headlines: Higher wheat production lowers prices DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends US targets Chinese steel exports with tariffs on shipments via Mexico China 2024 grain imports seen near record high Sponsor: The Patrons Joe Knows Turf: Mechanical vs. Liquid Aeration Burns: Corn Yield Responses to In-furrow Biological Products A novel fertilizer with a reduced carbon footprint As Russia shifts from gas...

WWW: Mailbaggin' It 12.07.2024

For tonight's Wet & Wild Wednesday we talk about renos, herbicides and playing in traffic.

B&R #105: Was Derrick's Permission Slip Signed? 03.07.2024

We sat down with Derrick Le, an impressive young professional in the turfgrass industry.

B&R #104: Crocs & Socks 26.06.2024

Mailbag Catchup: David's lawn leveling. Dan's diseases. Erik's thoughts on N only, and some Bermuda questions. Jason's acre. OLG asking about Bermuda in Central Illinois. Hitting the Velocity & Anuew, but POA still hangin' Joe Knows Turf: The Cost  for DIY... Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k JohnnyFescue Busy Beez's Turf Benjamin Mossing Lonegoose Turfology Jesse Bousquet Jr...

WWW w/ CarolinaCuttin 21.06.2024

Tonight we're talking with Robert (CarolinaCuttin) who's a pro applicator out of South Carolina. We also do a video breakdown as a bonus at the end. Enjoy!

B&R #103: Painting It White Is Not Porn According to EPA Greg 19.06.2024

Joe Knows Turf: Chicken Fert Greg's Fungus Control Ref: Fungicides for Residential Turfgrass Regenerative Lawn Care Additional References: Soil Health Highlights Sponsor: The Patrons Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k JohnnyFescue Busy Beez's Turf Benjamin Mossing Lonegoose Turfology Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Ryan Danescu bwerthmann Mtech LCS Turf LTK Trucking &am...

B&R #102: Bad Products, Employees, Employers 17.06.2024

With JPink out, it's an old skool version of the podcast.

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