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CONTENTS • The Mississippi Turfgrass Association Magazine

COVER STORY

Origins of Turfgrass

FEATURE

The 411 on Fall Armyworms

UPCOMING EVENTS

30 32

MSU Turfgrass Research Field Day Deep South Turf Expo

RECENT EVENT

Yard Dawg Classic

DEPARTMENTS

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From the MTA President Calendar of Events News from MTA Index of Advertisers

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Mississippi Turfgrass Association Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Fax: (662) 325-2705 www.msturfassociation.org Published by: Leading Edge Communications, LLC 206 Bridge Street Franklin, TN 37064 Office: (615) 790-3718 Fax: (615) 794-4524 info@leadingedgecommunications.com MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS EDITOR Dr. Jay McCurdy

ometimes the struggle might seem a bit too much for you and your team to handle. It is mid-summer, the grass is growing fast, and the weeds that slipped past the pre-emerge are growing even faster! The spray rig is down, and the rough unit is running hot. What to do???

Work to do your best with what you can. Maybe take a minute to reach out to a turf maintenance contractor or our local equipment vendors for help. These turf professionals can help when we have tasks that are more than we can handle during our busy seasons. Also, keep in mind that many of our turf product vendors have services such as spreader trailers and applicator trucks that can help with large applications. Their services can also help in times that we may be short staffed or if a position is vacant on our teams. I hope everyone enjoyed the Yard Dawg classic this summer and look forward to seeing many of you at the next MTA event. It has been a pleasure to help serve the MTA this year and it is my hope that we all continue to attain normalcy in our respected fields. Have a great fall as it is right around the corner.

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MTA OFFICERS PRESIDENT Allan Sullivan Grand Bear Golf Course (228) 860-8740 VICE-PRESIDENT / PRESIDENT ELECT Will Arnett EMCC – Lion Hills (662) 418-1939 SECRETARY-TREASURER Dr. Barry Stewart Mississippi State University (662) 325-2725 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Keair Edwards City of Gulfport (228) 861-5641 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Linda Wells Mississippi State University Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Cell: (662) 769-7558 lmw218@pss.msstate.edu DIRECTORS Chris Hussey / Sod Hussey Sod Farm (662) 231-3203

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COVER STORY

ORIGINS

OF TURFGRASS

By Jay McCurdy Ph.D., Associate Professor, Turfgrass Extension Specialist

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Department of Plant & Soil Sciences

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This is the first article of a multi-part series detailing the origins and future of turfgrass.

urf consists of a layer of various plants cultivated to form a uniform ground cover, typically one that can tolerate foot traffic and routine mowing. The first known use of the word turf occurs before the 12th century and refers to the “upper stratum of soil bound by grass” (Merriam-Webster, 2022). Objectively, turf only exists in human-maintained systems; however, the species comprising various turf scenarios long predate human interference. Those turfgrass species most frequently selected for turf scenarios have been subject to environmental pressures (notably, frequent grazing) that have selected for traits that enhance their value as turfgrasses. Valuable traits include color, texture, uniformity, growth habit, and durability under stress. Plant breeding, the introduction of non-native and exotic species, and recurrent selection for desirable traits have led to modern cultivars and varieties of turfgrass that predominate in maintained turf settings such as lawns, sports fields, golf courses, sod farms, and roadside rights-of-way.

FIGURE 1. Turfgrasses, such as the Poa pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass) and perennial ryegrass pictured here, evolved under frequent grazing.

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Turfgrasses are typically narrow-leaved species of relatively short stature that are somewhat regularly mown at heights of approximately four inches or less (Thompson and Kao-Kniffin, 2017). By convention, all grasses, including turfgrasses, belong to the Poaceae family of monocotyledonous flowering plants. The monocotyledonous (monocot) clade includes grasses and grass-like flowering plants with seeds that contain only one embryonic leaf (also known as a “cotyledon”). Monocots offer few obvious advantages for turf applications, as other flowering plants in the dicotyledonous clade (having two embryonic leaves) also persist under typical mowing heights as weeds or amenity forbs within various turf scenarios.

FIGURE 2. A traditional hay meadow where human interaction has selected for a complex ecosystem of grasses and forbs that can persist with very few inputs.

COVER STORY • Continued

NOT JUST GRASS Turfgrasses are broadly classified as cool- or warm-season plants. Cool-season species are the predominant turfgrass species in climates with cold winters and mild summers, as well as adequate soil moisture. Warm-season species predominate in climates with mild winters and hot summers. The overlapping area between the two is termed the transition zone, where cool- and warm-season species grow equally successfully. Cool-season species have evolved a C3 photosynthetic pathway for carbon fixation. They use an enzyme (called RuBisCO) to fix CO2. That carbon from CO2 forms a three-carbon sugar and then goes on to fuel plant growth and metabolism. Alternatively, warm-season species have evolved a C4 photosynthetic pathway that produces a four-carbon sugar. Plants with the C4

pathway have improved metabolism and a competitive advantage over C3 plants under conditions of drought, high temperatures, and limited nitrogen or CO2. Cool- and warm-season species have different optimal temperatures for growth and metabolism. Warm-season species grow best when temperatures are above approximately 80°F and enter dormancy below their “base growth temperature” of around 50°F. Alternatively, cool-season species grow best when temperatures range from 60–75°F. Cool-season species enter a state of winter dormancy at temperatures below freezing and are often considered dormant during summer conditions that exceed their ideal growing temperatures, especially when soil moisture is limited. Growth models to predict the suitability and phenology of these species are largely based upon these parameters and estimates.

FIGURE 3. Lawngrass zones of the United States (Freeze, 2022). Photo Credit: Tim Freeze, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Lawngrass Zones of the United States

Cold Winter Humid Zone Cold Winter Arid Zone Mild Winter Humid Zone Transition Zone Hot Summer Humid Zone Hot Summer Arid Zone Semitropical Zone

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There are approximately 40 million acres of turfgrass in the United States (2% of the total U.S. land cover) (Milesi et al. 2005). Several estimates suggest that residential lawns represent roughly 75% of U.S. cultivated turf (an area of approximately 30 million acres) (Roberts and Roberts, 1987; Vinlove and Torla, 1994).

E A R LY L AW N S A lawn is an area of soil-covered land planted with grasses or forbs that are maintained at a short height by mowing or grazing. Lawns may be situated in residential areas or commercial or shared public spaces. The word lawn originates from an ancient Celtic language, possibly Welsh. The Welsh word llan (pronounced ɬan, where ɬ has a slight sh sound), which is often used in compound words to describe a local place named for a saint, such as Llanbedr or St. Peter, has come to mean a cleared or enclosed area of land—perhaps around a church, business, or settlement. The common Brittonic word llan or laun came to mean an enclosure, most likely around a place of worship. Early lawns would have been used for communal gatherings and possibly grazing, although the area would have been distinct from agricultural fields. Lawns would have been composed of mixed grasses and forbs that were endemic to the area.

Lawns are frequently attributed to European origins, but their purposes (e.g., communal gatherings, periodic grazing, aesthetics, etc.) and the ingredients to manage them (low-growing species and a suitable environment) have often coincided throughout global human history. For at least many thousands of years, humans have felled trees, grazed, and gardened their immediate surroundings. This behavior partly arose from the advent of agriculture, but also serves for defense—modern gardeners can easily relate to the struggle to keep deer or rabbits from ravaging gardens. An aesthetic preference for stately grounds certainly would have developed, but could only occur when safety, time, and labor were available. Grazing would have prevented cleared land from reverting to forest, and other, previously intangible benefits of a cultivated lawn would have been noticed. Though they may not fit neatly within the contemporary definition of a lawn, early examples of maintained open spaces as “yards” or “lawns” are fairly commonplace the world over. They include examples like the plaza between mounds at the Cahokia complex in Illinois, where the stick-and-ball sport chunkey was played 900 years ago, and Japanese gardens that incorporated manicured grasses, mosses, and even trimmed bamboo. While not unique to Europe, most scholars agree that the modern American lawn aesthetic owes much to European origins.

FIGURE 4. A reconstructed Anglo-Saxon lodging. Lawns would have been places for work, gathering, and grazing.

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COVER STORY • Continued

Lawns existed in Europe from the Middle Ages (in the 5th through the 15th century) onward. They were rudimentary by contemporary standards, with very practical purposes—line-ofsight for defense and communication, ease of movement, production of grain crops and vegetables, grazing, and fire prevention. Those early lawns must also have created vistas and an aesthetic that evolved with European civilization. The European lawn of the 17th and 18th centuries was a demonstration of wealth and power at some of the continent’s finest estates. The palace of Versailles’s tapis vert or green carpet—one of Europe’s first and finest garden lawns—was expanded by André Le Nôtre to two acres in the 1660s. A century later, the lawn had been cemented as an exemplar of Western Europe’s idealized built landscape. The architect Capability Brown refined the English lawn with natural or “romantic” estate settings for wealthy clientele. His landscapes featured smooth, undulating lawns running from “house to horizon,” sometimes with dammed rivers or creeks, serpentine lakes, clumps of vegetation and scatterings of trees, and a visible horizon line. These gardens often used grazed grass lawns or pastures to supplement the perception of

scale within the landscape. In some instances, they used lines and texture to deceive the eye—employing concepts like false horizons using “ha-ha walls” or cleared land that sloped uphill and decreased in width as it reached a ridge. During the late 18th century, wealthy families of the Americas began maintaining lawns. In 1780, a Shaker community near Philadelphia began commercializing lawn seed. Thomas Jefferson is credited with the first English-style garden in the United States, circa 1806.

M OWING LEADS TO M ODERN LAW NS Before the advent of mechanical mowers, manicured turfgrass required animal grazing or human-powered scythes. The term “mower” dates to the 14th century, referring to one who cuts grass with a scythe. The term may have multiple origins—Old English mawan and the Greek term amao both mean “to reap a crop.” In 1830, Edward Beard Budding based his mowing machine on a cloth-cutting cylinder used to trim the irregular nap of wool cloth. Thus, modern mowing equipment was born.

FIGURE 5: Turfgrass has transformed the aesthetic and ecology of the U.S. suburban landscape.

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COVER STORY • Continued

FIGURE 6. An early push propelled mower with an eight-inch blade width.

FIGURE 7. A horse drawn reel mower.

FIGURE 8. 1920s and ’30s-era walking mowers on display.

The Victorian era’s penchant for sport spurred revolutionary new mower designs to maintain sporting venues for golf, football, lawn bowls, lawn tennis, and cricket. In fact, the term “lawn-tennis” was coined in the 1880s. Mowing is the most common practice performed on maintained turfgrass and is by most accounts the most important and defining maintenance operation. The obvious purpose of mowing is to reduce the height of the turf, but it also serves other purposes, including the control of undesirable vegetation (i.e., weeds) and the production of a desirable sports surface (e.g., a “true” putting surface or a target surface firmness). The ability to mow large areas without tending livestock or toiling over a scythe revolutionized the grounds maintenance industry and sparked a revolution in landscape design. Modern lawns look far different from their early predecessors. Lawns have been a mainstay of the U.S. built environment since the mid-20th century, during which large tracts of land were converted into suburban housing, recreational areas, and commercial real estate. This trend, spurred by population growth, technological advancements, and other socioeconomic factors, led to a reliance on turfgrass as a ground cover for newly constructed outdoor spaces. This is to say almost nothing of the parallel and synergistic developments of the golf industry, which we will explore in a future article. It also says little about the historical changes in schools of thought regarding urban infrastructure and the development of parks and neighborhoods that were spurred by successive waves of soldiers returning from overseas wars, the effects of the Spanish flu pandemic and city dwellers’ migration to the suburbs, or Depression-era spending on public projects that transformed the U.S. landscape and natural spaces in ways that are evident to this day. In a future article, we will explore the concepts of landscape sustainability and “future-proofing” for the modern turfgrass economy. In much of the U.S. and around the world, rooftops, parking lots, busy city streets, and home lawns are replacing natural habitats. These systems have, for better and worse, changed how we interact with, build, and perceive our environment. Turf is just one result of these changes. •

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Turf. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved June 27, 2022, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/ dictionary/turf Milesi, C., Running, S.W., Elvidge, C.D., Dietz, J.B., Tuttle, B.T., & Nemani, R.R. (2005). Mapping and modeling the biogeochemical cycling of turf grasses in the United States. Environmental Management. 36(3), 426-38. Roberts, E.C., and Roberts, B.C. (1987). Lawn and Sports Turf Benefits. Pleasant Hill, TN: The Lawn Institute. 31. Thompson, G. L., & Kao-Kniffin, J. (2017). Applying biodiversity and ecosystem function theory to turfgrass management. Crop Science, 57(S1), S-238. Vinlove, F. K., & Torla, R. F. (1994). Comparative estimations of US home lawn area. Journal of Turfgrass Management, 1(1), 83-97.

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FEATURE

The 411 on Fall Armyworms By Terri Billeisen, Ph.D., Turfgrass Entomology Lab, North Carolina State University

lthough they have a wide host range which includes many agricultural crops, fall armyworms are turfgrass insect pests that cause significant and almost immediate damage in both cool- and warm-season grasses. Fall armyworms are a common issue in the southeastern US but during active years, can spread to the Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest (Fig. 1). Nationwide, 2021 was a crazy year for fall armyworms in terms of abundance and distribution. Many observed record numbers of caterpillars and subsequent damage in areas both familiar and unfamiliar with the pest insect. Reports of widespread, severe infestations resulted in extensive media coverage which added to a sense of alarm regarding the outbreak. Like many turfgrass entomology centers, our lab was flooded with calls and emails requesting not only management recommendations but also reassurance that the fall armyworm situation was under control. Uncertainty surrounding pest outbreaks is not only stressful but can cause managers to panic when making management decisions. This can lead to misapplications which stem from common mistakes such as targeting the insect at the incorrect time or life stage, or selecting an inappropriate product or formulation. As fall armyworm season gets fully underway, it is a good idea to review important aspects of fall armyworm biology and how these affect our approaches to management. We will review different life stages, behavior and ecology and emphasize how that influences the types of products we use and when is the best time to use them. This information should help us improve our fall armyworm approaches, not only during times of outbreak, but for regular management as well.

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FIG. 1: Fall Armyworm Distribution (In Handbook of Turfgrass Insects, Second Edition. eds. Brandenburg and Freeman, 2012)

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DESCRIPTION Fall armyworm adults are small, brown moths (Fig. 2) that are active at night, which makes them difficult to monitor unless you have a sticky trap and pheromone lure (Fig. 3). Similar to other moth species, fall armyworm adults are attracted to lights at night and a well-lit turfgrass area may be more susceptible to fall armyworm outbreaks compared to others. Adult female moths lay their eggs in groups of 100-200 in a clustered mass on the sides of flat, sometimes stationary, surfaces like buildings, fences, signs/sign posts, outdoor furniture or large ornamental leaves. During outbreak years, moths are less particular about their egg laying preferences and will lay eggs on other kinds of moving surfaces like flags, vehicles and smaller ornamentals. Within 3 – 5 days, eggs will hatch and tiny caterpillars (larvae) will drop down to the turfgrass and immediately start feeding. Caterpillars (Fig. 4) can range from ½ – 2 inches and will feed for a few weeks until they pupate. They will remain in the pupal case for a week or two and then emerge again as new adult moths. The entire fall armyworm life cycle typically lasts anywhere from 1 – 2 months, depending mostly on temperature and soil moisture. They will undergo this process several times from June-October (sometimes November) and will die off once temperatures dip below freezing.

FIG. 3: Fall Armyworm Sticky Trap with Lure (Photo Credit: J. Smith, Elk River Club)

FIG. 4: Fall Armyworm Caterpillars (Larvae) (Photo Credit: R. Brandenburg, NC State University)

FIG. 2: Fall Armyworm Adult Moth (female) (Photo Credit: M. Bertone, NC State University)

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DAMAGE AND MONITORING In normal years, fall armyworms generally prefer feeding on finer-textured grasses although we have observed significant fall armyworm feeding in many different grasses and agricultural crops. In residential areas, we have observed that there is a slight tendency to avoid zoysiagrass when other turfgrass species are present but this is not the case during outbreak years or in

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high population areas. Fall armyworm damage is easily identifiable compared to other turfgrass insects because you can often draw a distinct line in the turf between damaged and undamaged areas (Fig. 5). Unlike other insect pests, you can also easily spot caterpillars “army crawling” across the turf surface during the mid-morning and early evening in the summer (Fig. 6).

FIG. 5: Fall armyworm Damage (note: distinct line)

FIG. 6: Fall armyworms on Turf Surface

(Photo Credit: R. Brandenburg, NC State University)

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FEATURE • Continued

During the warmest time of day, you will want to use a soap flush to investigate any areas you suspect as having fall armyworm damage. Soap flushes use lemon-scented dish detergent mixed in water (2 tablespoons soap/gal water) applied to the turf to bring mobile insects like caterpillars, weevils and mole crickets to the surface within a few minutes. When applying a soap flush for fall armyworms, make sure to apply the soap mixture to an area along the border between damaged and undamaged turf to ensure caterpillars are present. As highly mobile insects, caterpillars are rarely present in severely damaged areas and flushing in those locations will often yield few to no insects.

MANAGEMENT In terms of management, there are a couple of things to keep in mind prior to selecting a product. First, ensure that you are targeting the correct life stage – the caterpillars. Applying a contact product to control the egg, pupal or adult stage is a complete waste of time and product. Caterpillars are the most susceptible to chemical control. Early instar caterpillars (~ ½ in in length) are particularly susceptible to insecticides so it is ideal to target a population as early as possible. Caterpillars are also the most mobile life stage and therefore most likely to encounter treated plant material. When selecting products for fall armyworm control, there are two different approach: a short-term solution and a long-term solution. The traditional, short-term approach will effectively and immediately control caterpillars causing damage but will have a shorter window for residual activity. This approach utilizes a (preferably) liquid pyrethroid, like bifenthrin, to quickly control caterpillars as they feed on leaf tissue. During the 2021 growing season, we observed a potential option for a preventive approach for fall armyworms in areas of intense pest pressure where an anthranilic diamide (chlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole, tetraniliprole) had been applied earlier in the season as part of a white grub management program. Early results indicate that a diamide application can provide more than 60 days residual control of fall armyworms. Residual activity of these active ingredients is part of the current research underway in our turfgrass entomology lab here at NC State and we hope to have more detailed information and additional recommendations for fall armyworm management by the end of this year. As we progress through this growing season, it is important to remember that fall armyworms have been causing damage in turfgrass for a long time. Like any other insect, fall armyworm populations, and subsequent damage, will fluctuate from year-to-year. When environmental conditions are just right, outbreaks can occur which will result in numbers higher than what we are used to encountering. However, management approaches or recommendations remain the same whether we are managing a routine or outbreak pest population. A crucial component of effective management is to review information from reliable sources, preferably prior to infestation, to ensure management decisions are intentional and not reactionary. •

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Fall Armyworm

FAQs

(COMPILED FROM INQUIRIES IN 2021)

• Where do fall armyworms come from? o Fall armyworms overwinter most years in southern Texas and Florida and their northern migration can be influenced by weather patterns. We do not have the ability to accurately forecast fall armyworm problems in advance, so timingwise they can sometimes surprise us with their damage. • How do fall armyworms move to new areas and is it unusual for them to move so quickly? o Not unusual at all. Remember, the adult life stage of a fall armyworm is a moth. Moths are capable of flying large distances in a relatively short period of time. Many insects exhibit flying behaviors associated with both localized (short) and long-term migration. Female moths fly to an area with an abundant food source (fresh, green turf, for example), lay their egg masses on the flat side of a building, fence, sign, or large leaf, and when the eggs hatch, the larvae drop to the turf below and immediately start feeding. • How bad was the fall armyworm season in 2021? o 2021 had the worst outbreak of fall armyworms on record, in many areas. Fall armyworm populations and damage were on a scale that was very surprising! Areas of the upper Midwest and the Northeast suffered turf damage to both warm- and cool-season turf like they had never seen before. Some of the problems came from populations originating in Texas and some from moths that started out in Florida. These different “sources” potentially exhibit different traits for feeding preferences, like the damage we observed with seedlings and overseedings, and insecticide susceptibility. • Are fall armyworms more of a problem in certain areas? o During “normal” years, fall armyworms are more likely to cause issues in turf that has had some mechanical disturbance, like in areas of new construction. They are generally more of a problem in newly-seeded or sodded areas. • Is there a threshold for fall armyworms? o Because fall armyworms can cause a lot of damage in a short period of time, it is best to treat as soon as you notice activity.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Agra Turf, Inc............................................9 www.agrainc.com

Aqua Aid Solutions..................................15 www.aquaaid.com

Bayou Bend Turfgrass...............................9 www.bayoubendturfgrass.com

Capillary Bunkers...................................11 capillarybunkers.com

Central Life Sciences..............................13 www.centrallifesciences.com

ChemTrade Turf, LLC...............................25 chemtradeturf.com

Dave’s Sale and Service............................9 www.turfeagle.com

Harrell’s LLC.............................Back Cover www.harrells.com

Jackson Sand..........................................38 www.jacksonsand.com

Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation..... Inside Back Cover www.jerrypate.com

KWMI / K & W Products, Inc....................17 www.KWMIequipment.com

Progressive Turf Equipment Inc..............31 www.progressiveturfequip.com

R.W. Distributors.................. Center Spread www.Exmark.com

Regal Chemical Company..........................3 www.regalchem.com

Riebeling Farms, Inc...............................29 Simplot Partners.......................................5 www.simplotpartners.com

Sod Solutions..........................................19 www.sodsolutions.com

STEC Equipment......................................23 www.stecequipment.com

Sur-Line Turf, Inc....................................29 www.surlineturf.com

The Turfgrass Group..................................7 www.theturfgrassgroup.com

The Turf Zone......................................9, 27 theturfzone.com

Winstead Turf................ Inside Front Cover www.winsteadturffarms.com

Riebeling Farms, Inc. CitraBlue St Augustine • Palmetto St Augustine Empire Zoysia • Centipede Sod • Delivery Available

251-943-6012

20732 Hadley Rd.

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UPCOMING EVENT

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UPCOMING EVENT

MIXING IT UP 2022 at the

DEEP SOUTH TURF EXPO By Melanie Bonds

The

Deep South Turf Expo Board and staff have made a few significant changes to the activities this year! The Four Ball Tournament will be played as a one-day tournament on Monday, October 24th at The Preserve Golf Course. Event organizers have made the change to allow all players to participate in the Scramble and Tailgate on Tuesday at The Preserve. We believe that this is in keeping with the best interests of our vendors. The Preserve is an 18-hole course which has been integrated within an 1800-acre native preserve full of live oaks, cypress swamps, long leaf pines and native grass prairies and designed by Jerry Pate. Also, we have an updated schedule of the Sports Turf Tour which we think will excite our sports turf attendees! This year’s event will be a short road trip to the University of South Alabama to tour their sports fields and maintenance facility. This will include their new football stadium, the Hancock Whitney Stadium. Hancock Whitney opened in 2020 and is the home of the South Alabama football program. This $78 million state-ofthe-art facility offers numerous opportunities for the athletics department and enhances the game day atmosphere. This brandnew stadium has a capacity of 25,450. For the marksmen among our attendees, the Trap & Skeet Tournament will return to the Coast Rifle and Pistol Club, on Tuesday, October 25th. This outstanding facility is just minutes from The Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Participants will be treated to lunch and a practice round, then enjoy a friendly competition of both skeet and trap shooting at this fabulous facility. Everyone should make plans to attend the “Tailgate Picnic” at The Preserve on Tuesday after golf. Our vendors are serving up some award-winning food at the tailgate and there will be a band for the guests’ entertainment. This is a fabulous networking opportunity, and we hope you won’t miss it!

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OCTOBER 24 – 27, 2022 MISSISSIPPI COAST CONVENTION CENTER – BILOXI, MS

Veteran extension agent, Pat Cobb, is making her first appearance at this year’s DSTE. Pat has been retired from Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service for some years and expresses her gratitude for the turfgrass industry. Pat says, “Anything I might have accomplished during my career wasn’t me, but a team effort. I have enormous respect and gratitude for all turfgrass managers and technicians, including the superintendents, lawn and landscape managers, sod producers, sports turf managers and all those who help get the job done! Once I joined the Extension, I thought I had died and gone to heaven as it was based in practical application!” We are so pleased to welcome Pat to this year’s Expo! The education conference and keynote sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th with the breakouts on Thursday, October 27th. The entire schedule is printed on the following pages, and there is something for everyone. This is an opportunity to get your CEU’s while hearing about the latest research. It is also time when the host organizations hold their annual business meetings and elections for 2023. It is very important that all members attend the business meetings and take part in determining the direction of our turfgrass organizations. The Tradeshow will open at 11:00. We encourage everyone to spend some time with all our exhibitors at the Tradeshow. Without them, this event would not be possible! The Tradeshow is an educational opportunity in itself, so take advantage of it! Visit our vendors who would appreciate the opportunity to provide you the latest updates in turfgrass technology and products. And to that end, we want to thank all our sponsors who are listed on the following pages for supporting the 2022 DSTE. Please take every opportunity to let them know how much you appreciate their support! •

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2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MONDAY, October 24 12 pm 4 – 6 pm

Four Ball Golf Tournament (2 man/4 ball)

The Preserve Golf Club

Tournament sponsored by Beard Equipment Company and Greenville Turf & Tractor

Exhibitor Move-In (Large Equipment Only)

Mississippi Coast Convention Center (MCCC)

TUESDAY, October 25 8 am – 4 pm 9 am

Registration Open & Exhibitor Move-In MCCC Sports Field Tour • Meet in bus lobby of Beau Rivage University of South Alabama MCCC Ornamental and Turf Exam Review for Alabama Exams • John Nabors, Alabama Cooperative Extension System In preparation for taking the Alabama Pesticide Exam for Commercial Applicator, this class will review of the State of Alabama Regulations related to

9 am – 3:30 pm Professional Services in Alabama and the EPA requirements, the requirements of the label and define the components of the label, the various types of weeds, diseases, and insects along with tips on how to study for the exam, the formulations of the pesticides as they relate to the math applications and the math components associated with pesticide applications.

10 am 11 am 5 pm

Skeet and Trap Tournament • Sponsored by Corteva Agrosciences

Coastal Rifle and Pistol Club

In this seminar we will look at some innovative, new ideas for managing turfgrass ecosystems; from new turfgrass species, to enhancing biodiversity, to alternative establishment and cultural practices for IPM, to robots and drones.

Scramble Golf Tournament

The Preserve Golf Club

Sponsored by Jerry Pate Company • Drinks sponsored by Regal Chemical Company

Tailgate Celebration (All attendees & exhibitors welcome)

The Preserve Golf Club

Sponsored by Beard Equipment Company, Greenville Turf & Tractor, Jerry Pate Company, Simplot Turf & Horticulture, Ladd’s, FIS Outdoor and Aqua-Aid Solutions

WEDNESDAY, October 26 7 am – 4 pm 8 am – 11 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 11 am – 5 pm 11:30 am 12 – 3 pm 3 – 6 pm

3 pm

4 pm

5 pm

5 pm – 6 pm

Registration Open • Continental Breakfast sponsored by Harrell’s, Inc., Ladd’s, FIS Outdoor and Simplot Turf & Horticulture MCCC General Session Keynote Speakers – MCCC Weeders to Leaders • Jeff McManus, University of Mississippi Most organizations can’t pay for the talent they want, but with the right strategy most organizations can GROW the talent they have to get the leaders they need. Jeff gives the audience simple tools to cultivate an accountability culture that thrives and not just survives.

New and Emerging Insects • Katelyn Kesheimer, PhD, Auburn University

This session will discuss new insects attacking turfgrass and ornamentals including Broad Headed Bug, Crape Myrtle Scale among others and will discuss methods for detection and control.

Big Ideas • Mike Richardson, PhD, University of Arkansas

In this seminar we will look at some innovative, new ideas for managing turfgrass ecosystems, from new turfgrass species, to enhancing biodiversity, to alternative establishment and cultural practices for IPM, to robots and drones.

Turf Industry: Then, Now and Beyond • Pat Cobb, PhD, Auburn University Emeritus

A few reflections of past events, perceptions on the present and anticipation of the future.

Tradeshow Open Luncheon in Tradeshow • Sponsored by Harrell’s, Inc. Annual Business Meetings 12 pm Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation 1 pm Alabama Turfgrass Association & Mississippi Turfgrass Association 2 pm Alabama Golf Course Superintendents Association & Louisiana-Mississippi GCSA Educational General Session New Fungicides for the Turfgrass Market: Bigger, Badders & Uncut Joseph Roberts, PhD, Clemson University

MCCC MCCC

MCCC

Even with sound cultural management, fungicides are often required to successfully manage fungal and oomycete pests. Choices in fungicides can be confusing when considering fungicide class, active ingredients, and now the plethora of pre-mixed trade formulations. Despite advances in fungicide formulations, application methods are still important to consider when targeting specific diseases of the foliage, crown, or root system. This presentation will provide a recent historical perspective of fungicide development, highlighting newer chemistries and their strengths, resistance management, and yearly programming. Additional topics will include pre-mixed products in comparison to single active ingredients with advantages and disadvantages of each.

News of the (Herbicide) World Scott McElroy, PhD Auburn University, Jay McCurdy, PhD, Mississippi State University and Pawel Petelewicz, PhD, University of Florida There are exciting new herbicides on the market, and a few old ones that have been revamped. Join us for a discussion about where they fit in a herbicide program and how they may help overcome some of the challenges faced by practitioners. We’ll also be discussing pending regulation of herbicides and just how it affects end users.

Great Crew Leaders Aren’t Created, They’re Cultivated Jeff McManus, University of Mississippi The crew leader position is one of the most important positions in your company. This session is all about developing great crew leaders and sharpening the skills they need to deliver the kind of customer service your business depends on. Leaders recognize where they are falling short, but this session will provide key strategies and specific action steps to help your team continue to be successful.

Exhibitor Move-Out Evening Open

MCCC

THURSDAY, October 27 7 am – 9 am 8 am – 12 pm

Registration Open and Exhibitor Move-Out • Continental Breakfast sponsored by Harrell’s, Inc., Ladd’s FIS Outdoor and Simplot Turf & Horticulture MCCC Educational Breakout Sessions MCCC Golf Balancing Architecture and Agronomy for a Successful Golf Course Renovation George Waters and Jordan Booth, USGA

8 am

Balancing design, construction, and maintenance priorities is critical for a successful golf course renovation or construction project. Getting the best results from these sometimes competing interests can be challenging. This seminar will outline strategies for planning and executing a small- or large-scale golf course renovation project and give golf course maintenance professionals a better understanding of the architectural and construction considerations that influence the process. When golf course superintendents, builders, and architects collaborate effectively they can avoid common pitfalls and deliver a renovation project that provides enjoyable golf for decades to come.

Sports Turf and Grounds Performance of New Varieties and Species Barry Stewart, PhD, Mississippi State University In the past decade a number of new bermudagrass cultivars have come to the marketplace. Nearly every one has at one time or another been called “The Next Tifway”. Some combination of improved cold tolerance, rapid recovery from traffic, and water savings are all calling cards of these grasses. We are now getting some data back on experiments on these new cultivars. This seminar will explore data from some of these experiments and provide the audience with some criterion guidance on making the decision of should I re-grass and what cultivar should I choose.

Lawn Care & Landscape Feasibility of Organic Turfgrass Disease Control in the Landscape? Joseph Roberts, Clemson University Concerns with pesticides are at an all time high. To address these concerns, several local governments across the US have enacted pesticide bans for municipal landscapes and in some cases, home lawns. Some products contain living microbes with claims to reduce diseases, but little is known on what happens to these microbes once applied to the turf. This seminar will offer new information of organic disease control in the landscape. Research on turfgrass soil amendments and biological controls will be presented for common issues observed in landscape turfgrass.

Sod A look into our toolbox ensuring the best possible quality sod from a weed management standpoint Pawel Petelewicz, PhD, University of Florida Sod producers go above and beyond to provide their customers with the best possible quality plant material. It’s a demanding task and its crucial part is to ensure the final product to be free-of-weeds. This presentation will focus on tools and strategies sod producers have at their disposal to tackle most common weed management-related challenges occurring in sod production in the southern U.S. This presentation will embrace the principals of IPM and herbicide resistance management, as well as the importance of practices, aiming to enhance weed control efficacy and reduce environmental impacts.

A Day in the Life / a Year in the Living an Alternative Potential for New Turfgrass Recognizing and Combatting Nematode & Life of the Field at Bryant-Denny (Landscape) Lifestyle Varieties in Sod Production Bryan Unruh, PhD, Mike Richardson, PhD, Fungal Pathogens in your Roots Drew Charcandy & Jon DeWitt, Joseph Roberts, PhD, University of Alabama University of Florida University of Arkansas Pull back the curtain into what it takes to Mixed species landscapes are becoming more Regional and national breeding efforts have Clemson University

9 am

This presentation will cover nematodes, fungi, maintain Bryant-Denny stadium throughout commonplace because they introduce ecosystem services beyond those of turf alone. Atand oomycetes that attack turfgrass roots. the course of a year. tendees will gain an understanding of these Cultural management practices to limit the new landscapes and the challenges they introoccurrence of these issues will be discussed duce to landscape management. including fertilization, cultivation, and others. We will also discuss new research examining potential interactions with pathogenic nematodes and root diseases. Attendees will gain an improved understanding of these specific diseases that they can implement into their 2023 management programs for cultural and chemical control of turfgrass pests.

greatly expanded over the last decade and the results of those efforts are starting to be seen in the sod production industry. This seminar will review the species that are being improved, where and how that research is being done, and some of the latest cultivars that have resulted from the work.

Coaching up field maintenance Dave Han, PhD, Auburn University

Green Side Up: Producer Panel Bob McCurdy of McCurdy Sod Farms, Wayne Bassett of Beck’s Turf Farm and Tres’ Wilkinson of South Dallas Sod Farm

Soil Surfactants and Soil Health Barry Stewart, PhD and Jason Eberhard, Mississippi State University

10 am

Soil surfactants also known as wetting agents a widely used use on golf greens and even fairways to provide a more even distribution of water and promote a uniform turf. Little is known about their effects on soil health. This talk will summarize soil health parameters and explore what effects soil surfactants and other amendments have on soil health.

Coaches often take responsibility for maintaining their team’s fields, even if it’s not part of the formal job description. Some coaches have experience and knowledge in sports field management, and many do not. Coaches often ask for help with all aspects of field maintenance, including obtaining pesticide applicator licenses, learning about pest biology and how and when to use pesticides, helping finding equipment and labor, and simply becoming more knowledgeable about how grass grows and how and why they should aerate, topdress, irrigate, etc. We’ll use examples from Alabama Extension’s Sports Field BMP workshop series, which has been training coaches for more than seven years, to facilitate discussion of ideas of how to best support coaches to help them provide the safest and best playing surfaces possible for their kids.

Strategies to Tackle Most Common Weed Challenges in Southern Lawns Pawel Petelewicz, PhD, University of Florida This presentation focuses on an overview of strategies to tackle either most troublesome and/or common weeds occurring in southern lawns. Discussed topics include the identification traits and biology of chosen weed species, as well as cultural and herbicide options for their control. This presentation will embrace the principals of IPM and herbicide resistance management as well as the importance of proper turfgrass management practices, aiming to enhance weed control efficacy and reduce environmental impacts. Updates on research conducted at the UF will also be included.

This panel will have an open discussion regarding hot topics of the sod production industry. Be sure to come ready to discuss issues effecting sod production.

Shade and Such Mike Richardson, PhD, University of Arkansas

11 am

12 pm

Weed Control and Philosophies Autonomous Mowers Sod Check-Off: Q&A Scott McElroy, PhD, Bryan Unruh, PhD, Casey Reynolds, TPI Auburn University and University of Florida and Blake Thaxton, ALFA Shade continues to be a major challenge for The U.S Sod Industry has put forth a proposal for Jay McCurdy, PhD, Steve Black, Green Bots, Inc. golf course superintendents and other turfAutonomous mowers are becoming as common- an industry-wide discussion and vote to estabMississippi State University grass managers. In this seminar, we will discuss ways to accurately measure the amount of light a particular site is receiving and will review the light requirements of various turfgrass species.

Sports field managers must control weeds for aesthetics and performance but must strike a balance that incorporates heavy traffic and recovery, as well as the added consideration of overseeding. Join in on the conversation regarding weed control philosophies.

place as robotic vacuum cleaners in the home. This equipment offers many advantages to the end user but also require proper use and maintenance for peak performance. Learners will gain perspective on how best to use this technology.

CEU & Pesticide Sign-ins and Expo Adjournment Have a safe trip home, mark next year’s event on your calendar: October 16 – 19, 2023

lish a sod checkoff program to defend, promote, and grow the natural grass industry. Please join us for this informative discussion to learn more, ask questions, and discuss it with fellow sod producers ahead of the upcoming vote.

MCCC

RECENT EVENT

YARD D AW G CLASSIC Winners

Professional Turfgrass Services Team

US Lawns Team

Simplot / Scott Newman Team

FLIGHT 1 FIRST PLACE The BWI team: Ronnie Britt, Jay Hooten, Brooks Mosley and Donnie Spence.

FLIGHT 1 SECOND PLACE The Ben Nelson Golf & Outdoor team: Seth King, Justin Lanford, Benjamin Nelson and Scott Hampton

FLIGHT 2 FIRST PLACE The Simplot / Scott Newman team: Scott Newman, Wes Hart, Jimmy Shannon and Chad Gamble

Turf #`Team

FLIGHT 2 SECOND PLACE The Jerry Pate team: Brody Cornelius, Mark Bentley, Shane Seymour and Dr. Barry Stewart

CLOSEST TO THE PIN Brody Cornelius, Robert Blackmon and Tony Montgomery

LONGEST DRIVE Robert Blackmon

STRAIGHT DRIVE Tony Montgomery

Congratulations to all the winners!

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JBS Turf Team

Nathan Crace Team

Rob Webb Team

BWI Team

EMCC Team

Jerry Pate Company Team

Ben Nelson Golf Team

Beard Equipment Team

Innovative Turf Products Team

LADD’S Team with Ben Nelson Golf Hole-in-One Crew

Simplot / Walker Sory Team

RECENT EVENT • Continued Mississippi Turfgrass Association Thanks Our

2022 YARD DAWG CLASSIC SPO N S O R S

Pictured left to right are Benji Nelson, Jack, Mary Ashlyn and Olivia. They were all a big help at the Hole-in-One contest sponsored by Ben Nelson Golf & Outdoor as well. Alas! No winner, but maybe next year!

YARD DAWG CLASSIC HOSPITALITY NIGHT SPONSORED BY BEN NELSON GOLF & OUTDOOR

was held on Monday evening prior to tournament on Tuesday. Benji Nelson, Seth King and their crew provided a delicious meal that was enjoyed by all those in attendance.Thank you, Benji! MTA appreciates the support. •

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Jerry Pate Company Jerry Pate Pre-Owned l Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation l Jerry Pate Design l Jerry Pate Rentals

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Louisiana Mississippi Chapter

Pre-Owned Golf Irrigation Products FIELD SATELLITE CONTROLLERS • • •

E-OSMAC Network VP Lynx Smart Satellite

Multiple station count and configurations are available

TORO ELECTRIC VALVE IN HEAD SPRINKLERS • • •

700 series 800 series Flex series

Available as complete sprinklers

Please call for price and availability 404-569-0269

ROOT HEALTH PROGRAM Your remedy for year-long root health.

Harrell’s Root Health Program will aid in promoting stress tolerance, root mass and length, and uniform distribution of moisture. EarthMAX® Organic, Root Enhancer, Seaweed A&E, and Fleet® are your best friends when it comes to root health.

Fleet®

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100

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SOIL SURFACTANTS

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Iron (Fe) ...........................................................................5.00% 5.00% Complexed Iron (Fe)

CAUTION Read entire label for additional precautionary statements and use directions.

Derived from: Iron glucoheptonate.

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

ALSO CONTAINS NONPLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS 10.0% Fulvic Acid from Leonardite 2.5% Kelp Extract from Ascophylum Nodosum F352

FIRST AID

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0-0-1

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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

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INERT INGREDIENTS 77.0% Total Other Ingredients

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

FIRST AID If on Skin: Wash with soap and water. Consult a physician if any irritation persists If in Eyes: Rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses after the first 5 minutes and continue to rinse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Soluble Potash (K2O) ...................................................... 1.00%

LIQUID FOLIAR & SOIL ADDITIVES

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2.5 gallons (9.46 liters) Weight per gallon: 10.26 lbs. @ 68° F

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Purpose: May increase micronutrient uptake

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30 gallons (113.52 liters)

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1.0% Humic Acid derived from Humus 22.0% Carbon derived from Humus

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Seaweed A+E

NET CONTENTS

Foliar & Soil Additive

CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENT(S): SOIL AMENDING GUARANTEED ANALYSIS ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Harrell’sHydroMAX ®

Iron plus Fulvic Acid

If Ingested: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call 911 or a physician for treatment advice.

Derived from: Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum and Ecklonia maxima), Sulfate of Potash

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Polyoxyalkylene Polymers .................................100.0% NONPLANT FOOD INGREDIENT

CAUTION Read entire label for additional precautionary statements and use directions. FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

FIRST AID

PRECAUTIONS •

Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Use safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and water repellent, chemical resistant gloves when handling this product.

•

Do not contaminate water during application or when cleaning equipment.

IN CASE OF SPILL OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CONTACT CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300.

If on Skin: Wash with soap and water. Consult a physician if any irritation persists If in Eyes: Rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses after the first 5 minutes and continue to rinse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If Ingested: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call 911 or a physician for treatment advice. Have the product label with you when calling a doctor or going for treatment.

NET CONTENTS: 250 gallons (946 liters)

30 gallons (113.52 liters)

2.5 gallons (9.46 liters) Weight per gallon: 8.75 lbs. @ 68°F

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CAUTION

PRECAUTIONS •

Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. The use of safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and water repellent gloves when handling this product is recommended.

•

Do not contaminate water supplies during application or when cleaning equipment.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION MEDICAL: 1-800-304-0824 TRANSPORTATION: 1-800-424-9300

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN FIRST AID If on Skin: Wash with soap and water. Consult a physician if any irritation persists. If in Eyes: Rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses after the first 5 minutes and continue to rinse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If Ingested: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call 911 or a physician for treatment advice. Have the product label with you when calling a doctor or going for treatment.

Have the product label with you when calling a doctor or going for treatment.

NET CONTENTS 250 gallons (946 liters)

30 gallons (113.52 liters)

NET CONTENTS

2.5 gallons (9.46 liters)

250 gallons (946 liters)

Weight per gallon: 8.40 lbs. @ 68° F 880062O-2.5

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30 gallons (113.52 liters)

2.5 gallons (9.46 liters) Weight per gallon: 8.67 lbs. @ 68°F

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