A Recap of the Day! 2024 MSU Field Day
MTF | Published on 8/16/2024
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2024 MSU Turfgrass Field Day
August 14th, 2024
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The MTF would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Hancock Center, the MSU Turf Team, and everyone who helped orchestrate another fantastic Turfgrass Field Day at MSU. The day was extraordinary, featuring insightful morning research tours, a delicious lunch provided by Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ, and engaging afternoon tours. We were also fortunate to have perfect weather, making the event even more enjoyable. Thank you to everyone who attended!
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MTF Dan Mausolf welcomes attendees to the 2024 MSU Turfgrass Field Day at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center.
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Dr. Jim Kells Assistant Director, AgBioResearch and Coordinator, Project GREEEN speaks to attendees prior to the morning tours.
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Dr. Wei Zhang - Interim Department Chair of Plant, Soils and Microbial Sciences - discusses current MSU Turf Team updates.
Golf and Lawn/Athletics Am Tour Stops
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Putting Green maintenance with Dr. Thom Nikolai
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Hybrid Systems & Their Role in the World Cup - Ryan Bearss and volunteer soccer striker
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Winterkill Research Update - Dr. Emily Holm
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Winterkill Research Update - Devendra Prasad Chalise
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World Cup 2026 Turf Research - The evolution of the temporary turf system - Jake Kilby & Evan Rogers
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Fertilizers for a Shallow Profile System - Jackie Guevara
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Plant Diagnostics: a Good picture is worth 1,000 words - Dr. Erin Hill
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World Cup 2026 Turf Research - Jackie Guevara
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Weed Management Research - Eric Galbraith
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WinterTurf Research Updated - Dr. Kevin Frank
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Disease Management - Nancy Dykema
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Capillary Hydroponic Putting Greens - Mike Rabe
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Research Update - Dr. Trey Rogers
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Dr. Trey Rogers discusses the history of portable or temporary turf systems
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Afternoon Tours included:
MSU Athletic Fields Tour
Weed Diagnostic Walk (HTRC)
Disease Diagnostic Walk (HTRC)
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Thank you to our 2024 Field Day sponsors:
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Coffee Cup Sponsor: MiSFMA
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Coffee & Donuts Sponsor: Clesens
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Lanyard Sponsor: Harrell's LLC
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Lunch Sponsor: Raymond Hearn Golf Course Designs, Inc.
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Bus Sponsor: John Harvey Golf Course Design
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Coffee & Donuts: Target Specialty Products
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Breakfast Sponsor: John Harvey Golf Course Design
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Coffee & Donuts: Porous Pave
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Lunch Sponsor: Advanced Turf Soliutions
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Breakfast Sponsor: Syngenta
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Bottled Water Sponsor: Helena
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The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation exists to promote safe, healthy turf surfaces for all Michigan residents.
Address:
PO Box 27156
Lansing, MI 48909
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