TurPh.Dudes Podcast

In Episode #34 the TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Paul Koch, Professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Plant Pathology and all-around expert on all things snow mold. In this episode we discuss fungicide selection, application timing, and a bonus, do fungicides impact soil microbial communities?

In Episode #35 the TurPh. Dudes are joined by Crystal Rose-Fricker, President of Pure Seed. In this episode we discuss the dynamics influencing the unprecedented seed market, seed variety development, and the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance.

In Episode #33 we have the privilege to introduce the newest member of the TurPh. Dudes team, Paul Giordano. As a trained plant pathologist, Paul is a valuable asset to the team. In this episode we discuss Paul’s background, his research into bacterial etiolation and decline, and his experience so far working with the Harrell’s team.

In Episode #32 the TurPh. Dudes are joined by Mountain View Seeds Division Manager Aaron Kuenzi and Director of Agronomy Dr. Gregg Munshaw for a wide-ranging discussion on bentgrass seed variety research and development, quality control, and current seed market dynamics.

Episode #31 is the second of a two-part series on zoysiagrass management. In this episode we sit down with Golf Course Superintendent Don Garrett of The Walker Course at Clemson University. During Don’s tenure the Walker Course has transformed from a bentgrass course in the south to one of the handful of courses utilizing zoysiagrass as a putting surface. When considering a switch from bentgrass,...

Episode #30 is the first of a two-part, listener requested series about zoysiagrass management. In this episode we sit down with Director of Agronomy Lukus Harvey and Golf Course Superintendent Trent Inman of Atlanta Athletic Club. Atlanta Athletic Club has played host to a U.S. Amateur, two U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, and is currently in preparation for the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship....

In episode #29 we discuss goosegrass with Dr. Matt Elmore of Rutgers University. Long thought of as a weed of southern turf, goosegrass is becoming increasingly problematic in northern regions of the US. Dr. Elmore is leading research to better understand management strategies in cool season turf. In this episode we discuss pre- and postemergence control options, herbicide safening, and as a bonus...

Today's episode we discuss with Dr. Ben McGraw at Penn State University a problematic pest which is expanding in range, but doesn't yet have the geographic distribution of other more commonly known insects: the European Crane Fly.

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Atkinson, Jason Frank and Dr. Raymond Snyder are joined by Dr. JC Chong of Clemson University to discuss identification, biology, and management strategies for a certain problematic pest—the bermudagrass mite. Have a listen! Juang Horng “JC” Chong is a Professor and Extension Specialist of turf and ornamentals entomology at Clemson University. JC joined Clemson University...

In this episode of TurPh. Dudes, Drs. Jeff Atkinson and Raymond Snyder interview Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers University. Dr. Clarke is the Director of the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science and an Extension Specialist in Turfgrass Pathology. Today we are discussing how fertility influences disease.

In this episode of TurPh. Dudes, Dr. Jeff Atkinson interviews Dr. Bill Kreuser, Extension Turfgrass Specialist at University of Nebraska. Dr. Kreuser's research focuses on soil, water, and nutrient management. His extension program aims to increase a precision of turfgrass management using new technologies and environmental models.

In today's episode, Dr. Raymond Snyder and Dr. Jeff Atkinson of Harrell's are joined by Dr. Shawn Askew,Turfgrass Weed Scientist from Virginia Tech. They are discussing weed management practices for winter and spring proxy programs.

In today's episode, Dr. Raymond Snyder, Dr. Jeff Atkinson and Jason Frank of Harrell's are joined by Dr. Billy Crow, Nematologist at the University of Florida. They are discussing management plans, tools and techniques to deal with plant-parasitic nematodes.

On today's episode, we interview Dr. Jim Kerns, turfgrass pathologist at NC State University. I'm also joined by Dr. Raymond Snyder and Greg Nicoll of Harrell's. Dr. Kerns' research focuses on the etiology, epidemiology and management of warm and cool season grass diseases. Fungicides make up the largest segment of pesticide applications to fine turf today. Dr. Kerns and his team are helping lead...

In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Atkinson and Keith Krause of Harrell's are joined by Dr. Bobby Kerr and Ron Townsend of Chicago District Golf Association. They are discussing Current Trends and Challenges.

Dr. Raymond Snyder learns about Turfgrass Trends in the State of Florida with Dr. J. Bryan Unruh, Professor and Associate Center Director from the University of Florida IFAS

In today's episode, Jason Frank and Dr. Raymond Snyder of Harrell's discuss plant health strategies and trends for turf managers with Dr. Philip Harmon from the University of Florida’s Plant Pathology department.

Thank you for joining us for this episode of TurPh. Dudes, brought to you by Harrell’s. This is your host, Jack Harrell III. Our TurPh. Dudes are reaching out to industry leaders and game changers to discuss what they’re seeing out there. Today’s episode is brought to you by Dr. Jeff Atkinson and Dr. Raymond Snyder, as they discuss the science of turfgrass weeds with Dr. Jim Brosnan from the Unive...

Today's episode is brought to you by Dr. Raymond Snyder, as he discusses performance factors of various fertilizers with Dr. Beth Guertal of Auburn University.

In today's episode recorded earlier this year recorded at the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show, Harrell's TurPh. Dude Jeff Atkinson sits down with Peter Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club in Concord, MA and Greg Nicoll, Harrell's VP of Turf North. They're discussing labor and staffing challenges facing the golf industry and technology's role in the employment market.

In this episode Harrell's TurPh. Dudes visited with Patrick Daly, CGCS at Framingham Country Club. Pat discusses his experience with Harrell's new bio-stimulant product, Amino Pro V.

Today's episode is brought to you by Dr. Raymond Snyder from Matt Schrader's Harrell's Seminar recorded February 20, 2019 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Dr. Billy Crow presents How Turfgrass Nematicides Work.

In today's episode, recorded at the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show, Dr. Jeff Atkinson and Dr. Ben McGraw Associate Professor at Penn State University talk about current trends and future management strategies for Annual Bluegrass Weevil.

Today's episode is brought to you by Dr. Raymond Snyder from Matt Schrader's Harrell's Seminar recorded February 20, 2019 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Dr. Bruce Martin presents information about Disease Control Options For Bermuda & Paspalum Greens.

In this episode Dr. Jeff Atkinson covers the ins and outs of Algae and its impact on Turf with Dr. West Bishop, Algae Scientist and Water Quality Research Manager from SePRO.