GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 28) CONFERENCE SEMINARS Warm-Season Turfgrass Disease Management Phil Harmon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, University of Florida Megan Kennelly, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Kansas State University Frank Wong, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of California-Riverside Did you know? Convention Center Refurbishment The New Orleans Morial Convention Center has completed more than $60 million in renovations, including new flooring and furnishings on all three levels, hotel-like finishes, and a brighter, more engaging environment. It now features 3.1 million total square feet of space; high speed wi-fi, a 4,000-seat conference auditorium, 12 separate/combinable exhibit halls, and 140 meeting rooms. (542-01) Disease management is a daily challenge on the golf course. Come prepared for in-depth discussion concerning the major diseases of warm-season turfgrasses in warm and transitional climates. Topics covered include: • Symptoms and diagnostic tips that you can use in the field • Cultural practices that you can apply to manage disease risk and occurrence • The latest disease control products and their use in golf course management plans Managing the Hispanic Workforce (Formerly eight hours) Thomas R. Maloney, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University SIX-HOUR SEMINARS 8 am – 3 pm (207-01) Learn to effectively lead and manage Hispanic employees in this valuable and timely seminar. Selected topics include: • Understanding cultural differences • Cross-cultural supervisory strategies for employee motivation • Creating an effective multicultural team • The promotion of Hispanic workers from within Practical suggestions from golf course superintendents will be highlighted. .55 education points, $115 member, $175 nonmember TUESDAY, FEB. 3 Establishing and Transitioning Overseeded Grasses on Bermudagrass Fairways Shawn D. Askew, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University CGCS (538-01) Develop a comprehensive, long-term plan to aid in fall establishment of overseeded grasses for both bermudagrass and zoysiagrass fairways. This seminar, based on research data and case studies from courses in the transition zone, will cover topics such as: • The incorporation of herbicides into the establishment regime for annual bluegrass control • Choosing an appropriate transition method and implementing that method in a cost-effective and environmentally safe way • Cultural practices and innovative application methods to improve turfgrass aesthetics CGCS Strategies for Poa annua Prevention and Control in Cool-Season Turf Bruce Branham, Associate Professor, University of Illinois Ronald N. Calhoun, Turfgrass Research/Extension Specialist, Michigan State University (383-01) Learn current methods of preventing and eradicating Poa annua infestations on the golf course. Discussion will focus on cool-season climates and grasses, and cover topics including: • Pre- and post-emergence control strategies • Soil sterilants and other products • Unique aspects of control strategies under green, tee and fairway condition Making the Most of Water While NOT Spending a Fortune Stanley J. Kostka, Ph.D., Director of Technology, Aquatrols Corporation of America Dara M. Park, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Soil and Water in Turfgrass Systems, Clemson University Turf Insecticide Mode of Action and Resistance Management (Formerly four hours) Charles A. Silcox, Ph.D., Global Product Development Manager, DuPont Professional Products Patricia J. Vittum, Ph.D., Professor, University of Massachusetts – Amherst (486-01) Protecting and conserving water resources are two of the most important issues faced by the superintendent today. There is a perception that implementing efforts to improve each are complex, expensive and difficult to accomplish. Understanding the fates of applied water is the first step to learning how to make the most of what water you have. Both research and golf course examples of projects that do not require a major change in the golf course infrastructure, are relatively inexpensive and can be done by available golf course staff will be discussed. Attendees will participate in hands-on demonstrations to understand water movement, technologies and common practices to monitor water use. (494-01) Pesticide management is a critical part of turfgrass management at most golf courses in the United States. In this seminar, you will develop a solid base for making good pesticide use decisions by learning to: • Increase the effectiveness of chemical applications while minimizing disruption to the environment • Understand the mode of action of the most common turf insecticides • Develop strategies to slow the development of resistance in target insect 26
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