Turfgrass Traffic Jam

9:00AM - 12:30PM, 23 Jan 2023

Turfgrass traffic jam

This class will cover a broad range of scientific and practical topics on understanding, managing and using traffic on the golf course to address cultural management challenges. Specific emphasis will be placed on using rolling for pest management and weed control.
 

Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding and managing traffic on the golf course
  • Understanding cultural management practices
  • Using rolling for pest management control…
  • Using rolling for weed management control

Presented by:

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Dr Frank S. Rossi

Associate professor of horticulture and the “Grass Guy”

Dr. Frank Rossi (@fsr3) is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University where he leads the Turfgrass Science Program and teaches courses in horticulture, turfgrass science and food systems. He has advised more than 25 graduate students who have gone on to contribute to both the study and practice of turfgrass science, water quality protection, as well as Veterinary Medicine and Organic Golf Course Management.
He’s published scientific books, chapters, articles, columns, videos, and podcasts, mostly because he can’t stop talking about grass. You can hear him on the popular “Frankly Speaking” Podcast @Turfnet.com.


Frank has had a long career advocating for excellence in environmental stewardship and is passionate about firm, fast, safe, playing surfaces and
recognized throughout his career as among the most influential people receiving the 2017 John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award from the Metropolitan Golf Course Supt. Association and the 2018 GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship.


Frank is married and the father of three children, Past-President of his local school board, and a Gentleman Farmer specializing in humanely and pasture-raised Heritage Breed pigs and poultry (@belcantofarm).

 

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