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Request group code “NTA”Rates valid through Friday, December 27

Extension is a division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

ACCOMMODATIONS

Register online at nebraskaturfgrass.comEarly bird rates available through December 1

HOW TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION FEE

GCSAA CREDITS

Tuesday morning workshops may be added for an extra fee and are not included with the ‘Full Conference’ package. The full conference will begin 1:00 pm Tuesday.

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Full Confer-ence

$175 $190 $205 $300 $315 $330

Full Confer-ence + Workshop

$225 $240 $255 $350 $365 $380

Pesticide recertification is incorporated within the conference. Attend the morning session on Tuesday, then select from three afternoon conference tracks to complete your requirements. The conference has been approved for recertification credit for commercial pesticide applicators (04 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control) in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.

Pat Jones is an Editor-at-Large of Golf Course Industry magazine and Customer Experience Director for Harrells. He received a degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas and was the Director of Communications at GCSAA, launched Golfdom magazine in 1998, and became the Editorial Director of Golf Course Industry magazine in 2010. He has a large social media presence and is an engaging speaker that is very attentive to the opportunities and challenges facing the turfgrass industry.

Dr. Frank Rossi is an Associate Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist at Cornell University. His program focuses on turfgrass ecology and environmental stewardship while still maintaining high levels of turf quality. Dr. Rossi uses a variety of media to share his research message and is a highly sought-after speaker. In 2018, he received the GCSAA’s Presidential Award for Environmental Stewardship.

Dr. Bruce Clarke is a Professor and Extension Specialist in Turfgrass Pathology at Rutgers University. He is the preeminent expert on diseases of cool-season turfgrass including anthracnose, dollar spot, gray leaf spot, and patch diseases caused by root- and crown-infecting fungi. He has received the USGA Green Section Award, the Fred Grau Turfgrass Science Award from the Crop Science Society of America, and Col. John Morely Distinguished Service Award from the GCSAA.

PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION

The conference has been approved for GCSAA credits. Credits will be distributed in the respective education sessions.

LOCAL BREWERY TOURBack by popular demand, the conference is offering a bus tour of local breweries Wednesday evening. Your fee includes pizza and transportation to 4 breweries - Infusion, Pint 9, Kros Strain, and Lucky Bucket.

7:30 am---8:30 am Workshop RegistrationAdvancedWorkshop

IntroductoryWorkshop

Landscape Workshop

Pesticide Recertification ***

8:30 am---9:30 am Building a better fungicide program: New products, plant activators and common senseBruce Clarke, Rutgers University

Renowned turfgrass pathologist, Dr. Bruce Clarke from Rutgers University, will lead this workshop covering successful turfgrass disease management strategies. Topics will include an introduction to new fungicides available, the role plant defense activators have in disease management, and rotation management strategies. Dr. Clarke will conclude the workshop with a case study titled, “How to build an effective fungicide program for golf courses.”

Turfgrass math and calibrationKeenan Amundsen and Matt Sousek, UNL

Math calculations can be intimidating, but can cost you thousands of dollars and perhaps your job if done improperly. This always popular workshop will focus on sprayer and chemical aplications to help insure proper applications and maximum positive effects from the calculations.

‘EcoLinks’: Where landscape and stewardship meetBryan Kinghorn, Kinghorn Gardens and Kim Todd, UNL

In this workshop, learn how management and design of transitional landscapes from highly maintained to natural or native environments can result in more ecologically sound places, enhance experience, and reduce costs. 9:30 am---11:00 am Pesticide

recertification core training

Recertification is from 9:30 am - 3:45 pm. Attend this morning session and select the ‘Turf Management 101’ or ‘Master Class’ track in the afternoon to complete your training.

11:00 am --1:00 pm Lunch on your own

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

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12:00 pm---1:00 pm Conference RegistrationIntroductory Turf Advanced Turf Landscape / Arborist

1:00 pm---1:45 pm Invasive jumping worms invading your turfJody Green, UNL

2:00 pm---2:45 pm Integrated weed management for turf and ornamentalsRoch Gaussoin, UNL

Data driven IPM for golf and sports turfFrank Rossi, Cornell University

Strategies to manage invasive weedsNebraska Extension

3:00 pm---3:45 pm How does fertilization impact turfgrass disease risk?Bill Kreuser, UNL

18 years of anthracnose researchBruce Clarke, Rutgers University

Management of tree and ornamental diseasesLaurie Stepanek, Nebraska Forest Service

4:00 pm---6:00 pm Trade show reception & awards ceremony Beer & snacks will be served.

***Pesticide recertification is included with full conference registration and does not require the purchase of an additional workshop.

Those recertifying may choose to purchase a workshop and attend the first half before moving to the recertification program at 9:30 am.

7:00 am---8:00 am RegistrationTurf General Session Landscape / Arborist General Session

8:00 pm---8:45 am Converting the LA Memorial Coliseum from USC to the Rams in 12 hoursDan Strey, United Seed

The big Cs: Contracts, contractors, and contruction zone conflictsMark Canney, Olsson Studio

9:00 am---9:45 am Balancing safety and performance on natural and synthetic playing surfacesFrank Rossi, Cornell University

The skinny on skinny trees and meatball shrubsMark Canney, Olsson Studio

10:00 am---10:45 am Natural and organic disease controlBruce Clarke, Rutgers University

Beyond the turf: Managing the prairie fringeChris Helzer, The Nature Conservancy

11:00 am---11:30 am Organic weed control: Is it possible?Roch Gaussoin, UNL

Backyard Farmer: We know what we need to knowTim Kodd and Terri James, UNL

11:30 am---1:00 pm Trade show opens and lunch (included with pre-registration)General session

1:00 pm---2:00 pm How turf will change the world Pat Jones, Harrell’s/Golf Course Industry2:00 pm---2:30 pm UNL quick hitters and NTA board meeting2:45 pm---3:45 pm Urban grasslands and changing turf perceptions Frank Rossi, Cornell University3:45 pm---6:00 pm Trade show reception and fundraiser Beer & hors d’ oeuvres will be served.6:00 pm---10:00 pm Local brewery tour Bus departs at main conference entrance (must be pre-registered).

7:00 am---8:00 am RegistrationGolf Lawn / Sports Landscape / Arborist

8:00 am---8:45 am Drive your growth rateBill Kreuser, UNL

Biological products and their impact on turf and soil healthRoch Gaussoin, UNL

Managing tree and shrub defects and damageJohn Fech, UNLGraham Herbst, Nebraska Forest Service

9:00 am---9:45 am Smart sprayer technologiesKen Rost, Frost Inc.

Maximizing your gain: Understanding the numbers that drive your businessJosiah Cherry, KJK Lawn Care

Pollinator Landscapes: The Tekamah Pollinator GardenKathleen Cue & John Wilson, UNL

10:00 am---10:45 am The historic flooding at Quail RunKeith Kline, Quail Run Golf Course

Do plant growth regulators have a place in sports and lawn turf?Bill Kreuser, UNL

Edibles as alternatives?Kim Todd, UNL

11:00 am---11:45 am Social media for golf course superintendentsPat Jones, Harrell’s/Golf Course Industry

Market your professionalism with new NTA logosModerated by Josiah Cherry, KJK Lawn Care Tony Vaccaro, D&K ProductsTroy Urban, Zimco SupplyWendy Morrissey, NTA

Consider these under-used nativesScott Evans, UNL

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

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January 7-9, 2020 • LaVista Conference Center

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