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

Thirsty Thursday: Preshow w/ Zach of Green Castle! 07.11.2022

Recorded October 6th. What, you don't join the Preshow on Twitch? Enjoy this recording of the Preshow conversation between JPink and Zach to hold you over. Normally these Preshows get uploaded for the YouTube Members, so think of this like your HBO Free Weekend, to see what you've been missing. 

B&R Bonus: 2 Guys 1 Bukakke 06.11.2022

Recorded October 9th. Thirsty Thursday got pushed to Sh!thoused Saturday which got pushed to Shithoused Sunday, which got Sh!tcanned. So, enjoy this Bonus Episode of Rey, Zach and JPink talking about exhaust, Turkish Cotton vs Egyptian Cotton, and a little PGR talk. Oh, and spitting in each other's mouths. That definitely was mentioned.

Thirsty Thursday: Live Calls (9/29) 05.11.2022

Recorded September 29th.

B&R #53: Cow Farts or Pipelines...Pull My Finger 04.11.2022

Recorded Oct 2nd. Headlines: Governor needs to continue trusting science, not politics   How Insect Interactions Vary by Height in Turfgrass   EPA targets turfgrass fungicide   The future of New York’s farm industry in wake of reduced hours for overtime pay   Joe Knows Turf: What's Goin' On?! Chems while baby's on my back. Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Wisconsin DOJ stands up for farmers by joining...

Thirsty Thursday: Live Calls (9/22) 03.11.2022

Recorded September 22nd. We take your calls live!

B&R #52: Adult Foam Finder: Hot Foams in Your Local Area Ready to Spray 02.11.2022

Recorded 9/25. Headlines: U.S. EPA Withdraws Glyphosate Interim Decision   Mississippi State University releases celebration hybrid bermudagrass   Nitrogen Prices Now Seeing a Resurgence For Fall, and Natural Gas Isn't the Only Driver   Misapplied herbicide to cause ‘slow burn’ of greens, temporarily close Ross Bridge golf course   Joe Knows Turf: Pandemic Ruined Lawn Care . Sponsor: The Patrons B...

Thirsty Thursday: w/ The Lawn Guardian 02.11.2022

Recorded on September 15th.  We'll be checking in with Ben's progress since he was last on the show almost a year to the day! If you don't know Ben, he hails from the St. Louis area and has struggled with some pH issues in the past. Follow him on all the things!

B&R #51: Yara Gets a Brazillion 14.09.2022

Headlines: Norway's Yara close to acquiring Brazil's Petrobras fertilizer unit   Saskatchewan producers ask federal government to measure fertilizer emissions by examining effective use Has a UC Riverside researcher created the Holy Grail of drought-tolerant lawns? Reference: @UCRturfbreeding on Twitter   Monsanto wins verdict in St. Louis County Roundup trial   Joe Knows Turf: Nitro Blitz? Refere...

Thirsty Thursday w/ Pete of GCI Turf 09.09.2022

We're joined by very special guest, Pete Denny. Pete's been absolutely killing it year-over-year in both the, "Real World" and the "Content World". Make sure you #getyourdirtright and follow him in all the places! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GCITurfServices Instagram: @gciturfservices Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GCITURFSERVICES/ Website: https://gciturfservices.com

Thirsty Thursday w/ Eavee 07.09.2022

Community member, Honorary Canadian, and Warm-season Wannabe, Eavee joins us to talk about what it's like growing grass in the 6 weeks he's able to enjoy it.

B&R #49: No Means No, but My Safety Word Is Zoysia Silver Fox 24.08.2022

Headlines: Evolving farming industry finds ways to keep up production of bluegrass seed Taiwan blocks Chinese produce due to excessive pesticide residue   Low-temperature mineralization of perfluorocarboxylic acids   92 lawmakers ask EPA to reconsider decreased herbicide allowances   USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management   Joe Knows Turf: Nothing stops TruGreen. Sponsor:...

Thirsty Thursday: Live Calls! 24.08.2022

Recorded on August 18th. We take your calls live, for the last time until late September.

B&R #48: Maybe She’s Born With It…Maybe It’s Atrazine 17.08.2022

Headlines: Nebraska corn farmer wants to protect atrazine use as EPA considers new rules for herbicide   'Uber for Lawn Care' Rolls Into Fresno With the GreenPal App   Anuvia introduces new SymTRX XP fertilizer   Lawn Mower Hits Old Pipeline, Spills 180,000 Gallons of Oil   Protest held in Moreau over proposed fertilizer plant Reference: Chemical Engineering Journal   Joe Knows Turf: NFL Testing s...

Thirsty Thursday: w/ The Colemans! 17.08.2022

Tonight not only is Telly joining us, but TK will be making an appearance as well! Join us as we talk to two of Nashville's finest!

Thirsty Thursday: Live Calls! 17.08.2022

Due to a scheduling conflict with our planned guest, we take your calls live!

B&R #47: Greasing the Axils w/ Communist Chinese Petroleum Jelly 04.08.2022

Headlines: Sludge containing forever chemicals spread on Illinois farmland   New study shows that commonly used herbicide crosses blood-brain barrier References Mentioned: Alzheimer’s drugs: Does reducing amyloid work? Dietary patterns and β-amyloid deposition in aging Australian women β-Amyloid accumulation in the human brain after one night of sleep deprivation Glucocorticoids Increase Amyloid-β...

Thirsty Thursday w/ ReelLowDad 03.08.2022

Recorded July 28th: The only guy that can pull off the safety shorts in style, ReelLowDad. Check him out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReelLowDad Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reellowdad Or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reellowdad

B&R #46: We Hate You Russia, But We Gotta Eat 03.08.2022

Headlines: Governor Wolf Signs Turfgrass Fertilizer Bill into Law   Board of Water Supply asking for conservation amid drought, Red Hill shutdown   Aurora could become first Colorado city to outlaw 'decorative' grass in new landscaping   Fertilizer cargo from Russia heads to U.S. as many worry about food shortages   ‘Oversimplification or outright falsehood?’: ‘Banned in Europe’ and 9 other anti-p...

Thirsty Thursday w/ EarNoseTurf 22.07.2022

He's annoyed his wife plenty of times with loud phone calls to the Lawncare Help Desk. Let's find out how he justifies being loud on stream this Thursday.   Be sure you give his Instagram a follow before then, it's Ear, Nose & Turf: https://www.instagram.com/earnoseturf

B&R #45: Nano Pricks 20.07.2022

Headlines: Scientists advise use of liquid nano urea to increase yield and reduce pollution, farmers sceptical Reference: IFFCO Nano Urea   Sri Lanka: The Agony of a Nation   Dutch farmer revolt against harsh climate law just the beginning, experts say: 'There will be unrest all over'   Joe Knows Turf: 10 Jugs of Stress!   Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Sioux Falls' Kut and Kill sues insurance provid...

Thirsty Thursday w/ Cam of Elevated Lawnscapes 15.07.2022

Join us for a check-in with Cam of Elevated Lawnscapes. Fellow content creator, and lawnscaper! Check him out on the tubes: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElevatedLawnscapes As well as the gram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedlawnscapes/

B&R #44: Hi, I’m Sri Lanka. Welcome to Jackass! 13.07.2022

Headlines: Sri Lanka Crisis Flashes Warning for Other Indebted Economies Pennsylvania lawmakers move to limit fertilizer use on developed lands ‘Disturbing’: weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% of US urine samples Sustainable Farming Practices and Less Chemical Fertilizer Can Lead to Higher Crop Yields, Study Finds Reference: Long-term Evidence....   DCC agrees to review use of herbi...

B&R #43: Don’t Dutch Oven My Nitrogen 12.07.2022

Headlines: ‘Broad sense of frustration, anger, despair’: Dutch farmers protest against nitrogen cuts Police fire on Dutch farmers protesting environmental rules EPA to Act on Regulatory Oversight of Pesticide-Treated Seeds Chinese company's purchase of North Dakota farmland raises U.S. security concerns Joe Knows Turf: Spray Poison Because Affiliate Links Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Mississippi ma...

Thirsty Thursday: Live Calls! 08.07.2022

We take your calls live on this week's Thirsty Thursday!

Thirsty Thursday: Live Calls! 02.07.2022

We're nearly catch up with the mailbag! We take some live calls. We talk fondly of the meetup during GIE last year. Recorded June 30th.

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