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Behind The TurfEp 51 Campbell's Corner - Our History This is another episode in the Campbell’s Corner collection, recorded as part of our partnership with The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast. In this episode Steve sits down with Nadeem and discusses the rich history of 80 years of Colin Campbell Chemicals and the contribution to the turf industry. Mentions from the episode: Our 80 Year History Article The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast - Spotify Chino our new pythium Fungicide Our broadleaf herbicides Methar Tri Kombi and Sportsground are back available again Our website www.campbellchemicals.com.au2025-05-0450 minBehind The TurfEp 51 Campbell's Corner - Our History This is another episode in the Campbell’s Corner collection, recorded as part of our partnership with The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast. In this episode Steve sits down with Nadeem and discusses the rich history of 80 years of Colin Campbell Chemicals and the contribution to the turf industry. Mentions from the episode: Our 80 Year History Article The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast - Spotify Chino our new pythium Fungicide Our broadleaf herbicides Methar Tri Kombi and Sportsground are back available again Our website www.campbellchemicals.com.au2025-05-0450 minBehind The TurfEp 49 Delphene Tseng Landseer Communications & Consulting This episode begins with a brief talk about my upcoming US trip before the main part of the podcast where I interview Delphene Tseng who is founder of a company called Landseer communications. I first met Delphene through a Superintendent in Victoria, Andrew Anderson, before I did this interview. I was really interested in hearing what she's doing to help golf courses talk about themselves, promote themselves from an environmental and sustainability POV, and work with the first green programme that we have adopted here in Australia as well as Audubon international. As Delphene puts on her...2025-01-1733 minBehind The TurfEp 49 Delphene Tseng Landseer Communications & Consulting This episode begins with a brief talk about my upcoming US trip before the main part of the podcast where I interview Delphene Tseng who is founder of a company called Landseer communications. I first met Delphene through a Superintendent in Victoria, Andrew Anderson, before I did this interview. I was really interested in hearing what she's doing to help golf courses talk about themselves, promote themselves from an environmental and sustainability POV, and work with the first green programme that we have adopted here in Australia as well as Audubon international. As Delphene puts on her...2025-01-1733 minBehind The TurfEp 48 Dr Cale Bigelow and Dr Jada Powlen Purdue University This is the second time I have had the pleasure of hosting Cale and Jada on the podcast. Since we last met up Jada has now become Dr Jada Powlen as she achieved her PHD and Dr Bigelow led Purdue University to another turf bowl win. Purdue University is in Indiana. The focus of the university is large horticulture crops and what is referred to as row crops. The broad range of the university allows for a range of ideas to adapt turfgrass and really looking at sustainability practices in turf managers. We talk about soil biology, the rhizosphere...2025-01-1330 minBehind The TurfEp 47 Dr Jim Baird UC Riverside California In this episode we sit down and speak to Dr Jim Baird from UC Riverside. Not many listeners would know Jim but he has a vast arrange of experience within the turf industry we talk about his time as a USGA Agronomist, as well as his research career. We discuss different turf varieties as Jim is an expert in developing different grasses as well as improving the use of them. He also has done a lot of work dealing with drought conditions and the issues that come with it. At the time of recording PoaCure had not...2024-12-0236 minBehind The TurfEp 47 Dr Jim Baird UC Riverside California In this episode we sit down and speak to Dr Jim Baird from UC Riverside. Not many listeners would know Jim but he has a vast arrange of experience within the turf industry we talk about his time as a USGA Agronomist, as well as his research career. We discuss different turf varieties as Jim is an expert in developing different grasses as well as improving the use of them. He also has done a lot of work dealing with drought conditions and the issues that come with it. At the time of recording PoaCure had not...2024-12-0236 minBehind The TurfEp 46 Campbell's Corner - Passion This is another episode in the Campbell’s Corner collection as recorded as part of our partnership with The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast. The episode gives an understanding how we work with turf managers from around Australia. We talk about what drives us as well as our passion for education for the turf industry. Nadeem talks about utilising his resources he has to help best serve turf managers. The 2nd part of the episode gives an update going into the spring/summer of 2024. Check out our updated website www.campbellchemicals.com.au Our...2024-09-1151 minBehind The TurfEp 46 Campbell's Corner - Passion This is another episode in the Campbell’s Corner collection as recorded as part of our partnership with The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast. The episode gives an understanding how we work with turf managers from around Australia. We talk about what drives us as well as our passion for education for the turf industry. Nadeem talks about utilising his resources he has to help best serve turf managers. The 2nd part of the episode gives an update going into the spring/summer of 2024. Check out our updated website www.campbellchemicals.com.au Our...2024-09-1151 minBehind The TurfEP 45 GCSAA Conference VLOGThis episode is slightly more random than usual as I am not interviewing anyone. This is from the golf course superintendence conference in Phoenix earlier on this year where I do Vlog at the end of each day which is beneficial from two points view one is that people get to see a few for what is going on in the US when I travel for the conference and also the other side gives me a good way to let people know what I’ve met that day from a seminars I’ve been to. Check...2024-08-2738 minBehind The TurfEP 45 GCSAA Conference VLOGThis episode is slightly more random than usual as I am not interviewing anyone. This is from the golf course superintendence conference in Phoenix earlier on this year where I do Vlog at the end of each day which is beneficial from two points view one is that people get to see a few for what is going on in the US when I travel for the conference and also the other side gives me a good way to let people know what I’ve met that day from a seminars I’ve been to. Check...2024-08-2738 minBehind The TurfEp 44 Dr Wendell HutchensThis episode features Dr Wendell Hutchens from University of Arkansas. Wendell’s expertise is disease, especially soil bourne diseases. He works on cultural and chemical controls of diseases and disorders in both warm season and cool season grasses. Wendell was bestowed the Musser award of excellence. The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research. For such as young professor I found him very informative and practical. His Twitter (X) handle is https://twitter.com/hutchenswendell 2024-08-1842 minBehind The TurfEp 44 Dr Wendell HutchensThis episode features Dr Wendell Hutchens from University of Arkansas. Wendell’s expertise is disease, especially soil bourne diseases. He works on cultural and chemical controls of diseases and disorders in both warm season and cool season grasses. Wendell was bestowed the Musser award of excellence. The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research. For such as young professor I found him very informative and practical. His Twitter (X) handle is https://twitter.com/hutchenswendell 2024-08-1842 minBehind The TurfEp 43 Campbells Corner - Poa ForumEPISODE 43 Campbells Corner Poa Forum This episode comes from the permission of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast where we partnered with Steve and presented a series of episodes. This is a short summary of the day we held at Woodlands Golf Club back in 2022. Guests who were in attendance contributed to this podcast and we thank them for it. A more complete recording will be available down the track. Contact Nadeem zreikat@campbellchemicals.com.au See our website www.campbellchemicals.com.au Spotify download The Golfing Greenkeeper 2024-07-2928 minBehind The TurfEp 43 Campbells Corner - Poa ForumEPISODE 43 Campbells Corner Poa Forum This episode comes from the permission of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast where we partnered with Steve and presented a series of episodes. This is a short summary of the day we held at Woodlands Golf Club back in 2022. Guests who were in attendance contributed to this podcast and we thank them for it. A more complete recording will be available down the track. Contact Nadeem zreikat@campbellchemicals.com.au See our website www.campbellchemicals.com.au Spotify download The Golfing Greenkeeper 2024-07-2928 minBehind The TurfEp 42 University of Tennessee All StarsThis is a podcast recorded after the GCSAA conference where I was a guest of the university and presented to the turf faculty. I also sat down with Dr Brandon Horvath and Dr John Sorochan to discuss all things Turf. UT is leading the research for the 2026 World Cup in North America, and are collaborating with Michigan State University to conduct the research for FIFA Dr Horvath is an expert in all thing diseases warm and cool season grasses and has developed a great understanding of the behaviour of disease and cultural controls. Contact Nadeem zreikat@campbellchemicals...2024-07-2238 minBehind The TurfEp 42 University of Tennessee All StarsThis is a podcast recorded after the GCSAA conference where I was a guest of the university and presented to the turf faculty. I also sat down with Dr Brandon Horvath and Dr John Sorochan to discuss all things Turf. UT is leading the research for the 2026 World Cup in North America, and are collaborating with Michigan State University to conduct the research for FIFA Dr Horvath is an expert in all thing diseases warm and cool season grasses and has developed a great understanding of the behaviour of disease and cultural controls. Contact Nadeem zreikat@campbellchemicals...2024-07-2238 minBehind The TurfEp 41 Campbell's Corner - ResourcesThis episode comes from the permission of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast where we partnered with Steve and presented a series of episodes. This episode focuses on the resources turf managers can use on a day to day basis. Contact Nadeem zreikat@campbellchemicals.com.au See our website www.campbellchemicals.com.au ASTMA Conference trade show registration (free) Spotify download The Golfing Greenkeeper Apple Podcast Download The Golfing Greenkeeper The Golfing Greenkeeper instagram To apply for the CPD points: • Log into...2024-06-1257 minBehind The TurfEp 41 Campbell's Corner - ResourcesThis episode comes from the permission of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast where we partnered with Steve and presented a series of episodes. This episode focuses on the resources turf managers can use on a day to day basis. Contact Nadeem zreikat@campbellchemicals.com.au See our website www.campbellchemicals.com.au ASTMA Conference trade show registration (free) Spotify download The Golfing Greenkeeper Apple Podcast Download The Golfing Greenkeeper The Golfing Greenkeeper instagram To apply for the CPD points: • Log into...2024-06-1257 minBehind The TurfEp 40 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part BThis episode has been in the making for quite sometime. I speak to Peter McMaugh AM who is a stalwart of the Australian turf industry and expert in the field. He has the innovator of many practices that we use in turf locally an internationally. We speak about his career with regards to the Australian Turf Industry and you can’t talk turf in Australia without mentioning Peter. I am also joined by David Worrad of Living Turf as co-host as he has been involved for many years with Peter and has seen the advancements in turf ove...2024-06-1058 minBehind The TurfEp 40 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part BThis episode has been in the making for quite sometime. I speak to Peter McMaugh AM who is a stalwart of the Australian turf industry and expert in the field. He has the innovator of many practices that we use in turf locally an internationally. We speak about his career with regards to the Australian Turf Industry and you can’t talk turf in Australia without mentioning Peter. I am also joined by David Worrad of Living Turf as co-host as he has been involved for many years with Peter and has seen the advancements in turf ove...2024-06-1058 minBehind The TurfEp 39 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part AThis episode has been in the making for quite sometime. I speak to Peter McMaugh AM who is a stalwart of the Australian turf industry and expert in the field. He has the innovator of many practices that we use in turf locally an internationally. We speak about his career with regards to the Australian Turf Industry and you can’t talk turf in Australia without mentioning Peter. I am also joined by David Worrad of Living Turf as co-host as he has been involved for many years with Peter and has seen the advancements in turf ove...2024-06-061h 22Behind The TurfEp 39 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part AThis episode has been in the making for quite sometime. I speak to Peter McMaugh AM who is a stalwart of the Australian turf industry and expert in the field. He has the innovator of many practices that we use in turf locally an internationally. We speak about his career with regards to the Australian Turf Industry and you can’t talk turf in Australia without mentioning Peter. I am also joined by David Worrad of Living Turf as co-host as he has been involved for many years with Peter and has seen the advancements in turf ove...2024-06-061h 22
The Australian Lawn & Garden PodcastNadeem Zreikat: How This 80 Year Old Australian Business Is Making Aussie Golf Courses & Home Lawns BetterNadeem Zreikat is a business partner and national turf manager for Colin Campbell Chemicals, an 83 year old Australian business. His helps many golf courses (and countless other lawn lovers) get the desired results they want in their lawns.2023-05-111h 15
Behind The TurfEp 38 Stephen Smith “The Golfing Greenkeeper”In this episode I speak to Steve Smith an ex superintendent I’ve known for 15 years running his own premium maintenance turf business. However, I am talking to him about his podcast, “The Golfing Greenkeeper.” The podcast has 2 themes to it. The first is Steve gives updates on the Australian golfing world and works happening on golf courses. As well as reporting on new projects being developed in Australia. The other theme is he speaks to current superintendents on their career and life as a greenkeeper. I have been an avid listener and wanted our friends to know more about...2022-01-111h 13Behind The TurfEp 38 Stephen Smith “The Golfing Greenkeeper”In this episode I speak to Steve Smith an ex superintendent I’ve known for 15 years running his own premium maintenance turf business. However, I am talking to him about his podcast, “The Golfing Greenkeeper.” The podcast has 2 themes to it. The first is Steve gives updates on the Australian golfing world and works happening on golf courses. As well as reporting on new projects being developed in Australia. The other theme is he speaks to current superintendents on their career and life as a greenkeeper. I have been an avid listener and wanted our friends to know more about...2022-01-111h 13Behind The TurfEp 37 Jim Brosnan & Devon Carroll University Tennessee (UT) and special co-host John NeylanI had the pleasure of a chat with 3 very smart people today. This episode introduced a graduate student of Dr Jim Brosnans, Devon Carroll who is working on a her PHD. We firstly speak about her research about women in turf and the findings she has found on why and why not women work in the turf industry. We then dive into her latest research on poa overseen by Jim Brosnan on poa lifecycle. UT is at the forefront of poa research in turf. John Neylan joined me again and contributed nicely to the discussion as poa is his...2021-11-241h 02Behind The TurfEp 37 Jim Brosnan & Devon Carroll University Tennessee (UT) and special co-host John NeylanI had the pleasure of a chat with 3 very smart people today. This episode introduced a graduate student of Dr Jim Brosnans, Devon Carroll who is working on a her PHD. We firstly speak about her research about women in turf and the findings she has found on why and why not women work in the turf industry. We then dive into her latest research on poa overseen by Jim Brosnan on poa lifecycle. UT is at the forefront of poa research in turf. John Neylan joined me again and contributed nicely to the discussion as poa is his...2021-11-241h 02Behind The TurfEp 36 John Neylan Turf Agronomist & Shane GreenhillIn todays episode I have 2 guests who I have been wanting to get onto the show. John Neylan is very well known in Australia and worldwide with his research and agronomy services. John has been lead the AGCSA (now ASTMA) for a number of years and also worked independently. He is now with SportEng in developing and designing sportsturf facilities. He also continues to conduct research in turf and lately has been doing work got the VGCSA (Victorian Golf Course Superintendents). My other guest is Shane Greenhill who is the superintendent of Sorrento golf club located on the southern...2021-11-2448 minBehind The TurfEp 36 John Neylan Turf Agronomist & Shane GreenhillIn todays episode I have 2 guests who I have been wanting to get onto the show. John Neylan is very well known in Australia and worldwide with his research and agronomy services. John has been lead the AGCSA (now ASTMA) for a number of years and also worked independently. He is now with SportEng in developing and designing sportsturf facilities. He also continues to conduct research in turf and lately has been doing work got the VGCSA (Victorian Golf Course Superintendents). My other guest is Shane Greenhill who is the superintendent of Sorrento golf club located on the southern...2021-11-2448 minBehind The TurfEp 35 Dr Brandon HorvathThis episode features Dr Brandon Horvath from University Tennessee. Brandon is a turf pathologist with the university and a teacher and conducts turf research. We catch on COVID and how he has adapted with teaching and life. This discussion really gives some great information as we dive deep into the topics of diseases and fungicides. We speak about nematicides and diseases and the work that is being taken place there. We also speak about getting the best out of your products and what you need to do to achieve those results. I speak specifically to...2021-11-151h 25Behind The TurfEp 35 Dr Brandon HorvathThis episode features Dr Brandon Horvath from University Tennessee. Brandon is a turf pathologist with the university and a teacher and conducts turf research. We catch on COVID and how he has adapted with teaching and life. This discussion really gives some great information as we dive deep into the topics of diseases and fungicides. We speak about nematicides and diseases and the work that is being taken place there. We also speak about getting the best out of your products and what you need to do to achieve those results. I speak specifically to...2021-11-151h 25Behind The TurfEp 34 Dr Ben McGraw Entomologist Penn State UniversityIn today’s episode I speak to De Ben McGraw a entomologist from Penn State University. Ben has been on the podcast before on episodes. We catch on COVID and how he has adapted. Again I speak to him about weevils as this insect is the most troublesome insect on cool season grasses in the US as it is here in Australia particularly in NSW. Even though in Australia we have the Argentine stem Weevil the characteristics and behaviour is very similar to the Annual Bluegrass Weevil in the US.2021-10-2549 minBehind The TurfEp 34 Dr Ben McGraw Entomologist Penn State UniversityIn today’s episode I speak to De Ben McGraw a entomologist from Penn State University. Ben has been on the podcast before on episodes. We catch on COVID and how he has adapted. Again I speak to him about weevils as this insect is the most troublesome insect on cool season grasses in the US as it is here in Australia particularly in NSW. Even though in Australia we have the Argentine stem Weevil the characteristics and behaviour is very similar to the Annual Bluegrass Weevil in the US.2021-10-2549 minBehind The TurfEp 33 Dr Scott McElroy Weed Scientist Auburn UniversityThis episode we welcome back Dr Scott McElroy from Auburn university. Scott appeared in episodes 1 and 22. We have an entertaining chat with a lot of humour and sarcasm just to lighten the mood. Scott was aware of our situation and wanted to bring some joy to the listeners. We talk about what he has been up to and the work he has done with the resist poa working group. We also dive into poa control with resistance and speak on crowsfoot (goose grass) and paspalum control.2021-10-0642 minBehind The TurfEp 33 Dr Scott McElroy Weed Scientist Auburn UniversityThis episode we welcome back Dr Scott McElroy from Auburn university. Scott appeared in episodes 1 and 22. We have an entertaining chat with a lot of humour and sarcasm just to lighten the mood. Scott was aware of our situation and wanted to bring some joy to the listeners. We talk about what he has been up to and the work he has done with the resist poa working group. We also dive into poa control with resistance and speak on crowsfoot (goose grass) and paspalum control.2021-10-0642 minBehind The TurfEp 32 Dr. John Kaminski Penn State UniversityIn this episode I finally get to sit down and have a chat with john. John is a good friend and was one of the first people I met through the use of social media back 10 years ago. He was instrumental in leading the way social media could be utilised for turf. Dr. Kaminski now serves as the Director of the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program (2-Year Program) at Penn State. John continues his research which focuses on optimization of chemical and cultural management strategies for turfgrass diseases and weeds.2021-09-0951 minBehind The TurfEp 32 Dr. John Kaminski Penn State UniversityIn this episode I finally get to sit down and have a chat with john. John is a good friend and was one of the first people I met through the use of social media back 10 years ago. He was instrumental in leading the way social media could be utilised for turf. Dr. Kaminski now serves as the Director of the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program (2-Year Program) at Penn State. John continues his research which focuses on optimization of chemical and cultural management strategies for turfgrass diseases and weeds.2021-09-0951 minBehind The TurfEp 31 People FirstToday we have one of my favourite and most popular guest ls back Ben Gibson from The Toolbox Team. However this episode is a little different as Ben has just finished his first book which is being printed as we were recording this episode. The name of the book is called “People First.” We speak about the idea behind it and how it came about. Ben also shares the support he received from his family but also many in the turf industry.2021-05-0443 minBehind The TurfEp 31 People FirstToday we have one of my favourite and most popular guest ls back Ben Gibson from The Toolbox Team. However this episode is a little different as Ben has just finished his first book which is being printed as we were recording this episode. The name of the book is called “People First.” We speak about the idea behind it and how it came about. Ben also shares the support he received from his family but also many in the turf industry.2021-05-0443 minBehind The TurfEpisode 30 Crowsfoot (goosegrass) webinar.Welcome to the first podcast of Behind The Turf for 2021. This episode is slightly different as it is a webinar that was recorded in September 2021 on crowsfoot grass control (known also as goose grass). The webinar was run in partnership with Greenway Turf Solutions our national distributors. It was part of their online learning series they launched last year which can be viewed here. Greenway Turf solutions website The webinar featured Dr Jim Brosnan from university Tennessee who is an expert in weed science. Jim goes through everything you need to know about crows foot...2021-02-0356 minBehind The TurfEpisode 30 Crowsfoot (goosegrass) webinar.Welcome to the first podcast of Behind The Turf for 2021. This episode is slightly different as it is a webinar that was recorded in September 2021 on crowsfoot grass control (known also as goose grass). The webinar was run in partnership with Greenway Turf Solutions our national distributors. It was part of their online learning series they launched last year which can be viewed here. Greenway Turf solutions website The webinar featured Dr Jim Brosnan from university Tennessee who is an expert in weed science. Jim goes through everything you need to know about crows foot...2021-02-0356 minBehind The TurfEp 29 Dr John Dempsey “Mr Phosphite”Did you want a quick lesson on phosphites on what they are and how they work and how they are different? This episode is for you. I speak to Dr John Dempsey of Ireland who is a former superintendent Royal Curragh Golf Club and is now an independent turf researcher. John has recently published his work “Suppression of microdochium nivale by phosphite in cool-season amenity turfgrasses.” I hope you enjoy our chat.2020-11-0513 minBehind The TurfEp 29 Dr John Dempsey “Mr Phosphite”Did you want a quick lesson on phosphites on what they are and how they work and how they are different? This episode is for you. I speak to Dr John Dempsey of Ireland who is a former superintendent Royal Curragh Golf Club and is now an independent turf researcher. John has recently published his work “Suppression of microdochium nivale by phosphite in cool-season amenity turfgrasses.” I hope you enjoy our chat.2020-11-0513 minBehind The TurfEp 28 Ben Gibson The Toolbox TeamWe take a break from the agronomy side of turf to bring you Ben Gibson. After the feedback we received from Ben’s previous episode last year we thought it would be good to get him back and dive deeper this time. We speak this time on a couple of topics starting with conflict within the workplace and how to best manage it. The other topic is encouraging and attracting staff to your teams and the tools you can use to facilitate this with culture within the team. Ben again gives great precise examples and instructions what you need to...2020-09-2123 minBehind The TurfEp 28 Ben Gibson The Toolbox TeamWe take a break from the agronomy side of turf to bring you Ben Gibson. After the feedback we received from Ben’s previous episode last year we thought it would be good to get him back and dive deeper this time. We speak this time on a couple of topics starting with conflict within the workplace and how to best manage it. The other topic is encouraging and attracting staff to your teams and the tools you can use to facilitate this with culture within the team. Ben again gives great precise examples and instructions what you need to...2020-09-2123 minBehind The TurfEp 27 University Florida Dr Phil HarmonAfter GIS in Orlando this year I headed up towards Gainesville Florida to the turf research station in Citra Florida (there are 3 in the state). Besides the tour of the facility I sit down with Dr Harmon and talk diseases warm season grasses and turf in Florida. For those not aware Florida is one of the biggest turf markets in the world with over 1200. Many are high end private clubs as well so research as you can imagine into issues is paramount to keep memberships happy.2020-09-0316 minBehind The TurfEp 27 University Florida Dr Phil HarmonAfter GIS in Orlando this year I headed up towards Gainesville Florida to the turf research station in Citra Florida (there are 3 in the state). Besides the tour of the facility I sit down with Dr Harmon and talk diseases warm season grasses and turf in Florida. For those not aware Florida is one of the biggest turf markets in the world with over 1200. Many are high end private clubs as well so research as you can imagine into issues is paramount to keep memberships happy.2020-09-0316 minBehind The TurfEp 26 GIS 2020 Ben McGrawBen McGraw Penn State leading Turf entomologist. He knows insects. I sat down with ben again this year at GIS and spoke to him about insects issues we have here as well as new frontiers in managing pests with “microbiome”. This is a term that you will see more and more of but what is it and how does it relate to turf?2020-07-2015 minBehind The TurfEp 26 GIS 2020 Ben McGrawBen McGraw Penn State leading Turf entomologist. He knows insects. I sat down with ben again this year at GIS and spoke to him about insects issues we have here as well as new frontiers in managing pests with “microbiome”. This is a term that you will see more and more of but what is it and how does it relate to turf?2020-07-2015 minBehind The TurfEp 25 GIS 2020 Dr Cale BigelowCale is an all-round smart man with everything and anything to do with turf. I speak to Cale on the university and what Purdue is all about. We get into some of the work he does and the challenges he faces. Cale was kind enough to give me some time with such a busy schedule at GIS and I was able to sit down with him just before the closing ceremony where they announce the Turf Bowl winners. Purdue took 2nd place. A great achievement in itself. Purdue in fact is one of the strongest turf schools and is...2020-06-2613 minBehind The TurfEp 25 GIS 2020 Dr Cale BigelowCale is an all-round smart man with everything and anything to do with turf. I speak to Cale on the university and what Purdue is all about. We get into some of the work he does and the challenges he faces. Cale was kind enough to give me some time with such a busy schedule at GIS and I was able to sit down with him just before the closing ceremony where they announce the Turf Bowl winners. Purdue took 2nd place. A great achievement in itself. Purdue in fact is one of the strongest turf schools and is...2020-06-2613 minBehind The TurfEp 24 Dr Jim BrosnanA double act here to get two of the top weed scientists on a podcast together. Dr Yelverton is no stranger to Australia as he has visited our shores a few times as a keynote speaker for the Australasian Turfgrass Conference.2020-05-1435 minBehind The TurfEp 24 Dr Jim BrosnanA double act here to get two of the top weed scientists on a podcast together. Dr Yelverton is no stranger to Australia as he has visited our shores a few times as a keynote speaker for the Australasian Turfgrass Conference.2020-05-1435 minBehind The TurfEp 23 GIS 2020 Stan KostkaStan is familiar with Australian audiences and has been in the surfactant game for over 25 years. Stan has invented and help develop some of the worlds most used surfactants over that time. I talk to Stan on his most recent work on surfactants (also known as wetting agents) at Penn State with Dr Mike Fidanza. We work through different definitions being spoken around and put things straight. This episode delivers a quick surfactant education discussion.2020-04-2920 minBehind The TurfEp 23 GIS 2020 Stan KostkaStan is familiar with Australian audiences and has been in the surfactant game for over 25 years. Stan has invented and help develop some of the worlds most used surfactants over that time. I talk to Stan on his most recent work on surfactants (also known as wetting agents) at Penn State with Dr Mike Fidanza. We work through different definitions being spoken around and put things straight. This episode delivers a quick surfactant education discussion.2020-04-2920 minBehind The TurfEp 22 GIS 2020 Dr Scott McElroyToday’s episode was again at GIS 2020 where I had a chat with Dr Scott McElroy. Many Australians would know Scott from when he was out in Australia for the walk and talks we did as well as the Turf Conference in New Zealand. We speak on herbicides and herbicide resistance and what hold in the future for controlling weeds. Scott does research on the work he is doing with genetics of poa and the Resist Poa working group. We speak not just on poa but other problematic weeds such as crowsfoot grass.2020-04-1613 minBehind The TurfEp 22 GIS 2020 Dr Scott McElroyToday’s episode was again at GIS 2020 where I had a chat with Dr Scott McElroy. Many Australians would know Scott from when he was out in Australia for the walk and talks we did as well as the Turf Conference in New Zealand. We speak on herbicides and herbicide resistance and what hold in the future for controlling weeds. Scott does research on the work he is doing with genetics of poa and the Resist Poa working group. We speak not just on poa but other problematic weeds such as crowsfoot grass.2020-04-1613 minBehind The TurfEp 21 Pullin Weeds 20202020-02-1813 minBehind The TurfEp 21 Pullin Weeds 20202020-02-1813 minBehind The TurfEp 20 Golf Industry Show 2020In this episode I have mashed together the 4 days at GIS. These recordings were posted on our YouTube channel and now can be listened to in on episode. Please enjoy. 2020-02-0719 minBehind The TurfEp 20 Golf Industry Show 2020In this episode I have mashed together the 4 days at GIS. These recordings were posted on our YouTube channel and now can be listened to in on episode. Please enjoy. 2020-02-0719 minBehind The TurfEp 19 2020 GISIn the first episode for 2020 I discuss the extreme weather in Australia with the bushfires. At the time of recording good rain was forecast and its implications for turf managers. I also talk about the GIS the golf industry show and my plans for the week with podcast guests.2020-01-2009 minBehind The TurfEp 19 2020 GISIn the first episode for 2020 I discuss the extreme weather in Australia with the bushfires. At the time of recording good rain was forecast and its implications for turf managers. I also talk about the GIS the golf industry show and my plans for the week with podcast guests.2020-01-2009 minBehind The TurfEp 18 Ben GibsonThis episode is quite a bit different to previous charts I’ve had as its not agronomic based. Ben Gibson is the head of The Toolbox Team providing not just products and services but partnerships to turf teams across the country with safety, WHS Leadership auditing and compliance just to name a few. In this chat we have open discussions around volunteering, leadership, culture moving up the turf ladder and taking the next step.2019-09-1943 minBehind The TurfEp 18 Ben GibsonThis episode is quite a bit different to previous charts I’ve had as its not agronomic based. Ben Gibson is the head of The Toolbox Team providing not just products and services but partnerships to turf teams across the country with safety, WHS Leadership auditing and compliance just to name a few. In this chat we have open discussions around volunteering, leadership, culture moving up the turf ladder and taking the next step.2019-09-1943 minBehind The TurfEp 17 GIS Chat with Pat Jones and Paul KochAgain very excited to have Pat Jones on our podcast for the second year in a row. Pat at the time of the interview was still running GCI Magazine however he has since moved on to Harrell’s to look after marketing digital side. He is till involved heavily in turf and is a great asset to the industry. Also joining us is Dr Paul Koch from University Wisconsin. Paul is an expert in all thing’s diseases from the cold snow mould and fusarium to destructive summer diseases. We talk about research in the US and the...2019-09-0424 minBehind The TurfEp 17 GIS Chat with Pat Jones and Paul KochAgain very excited to have Pat Jones on our podcast for the second year in a row. Pat at the time of the interview was still running GCI Magazine however he has since moved on to Harrell’s to look after marketing digital side. He is till involved heavily in turf and is a great asset to the industry. Also joining us is Dr Paul Koch from University Wisconsin. Paul is an expert in all thing’s diseases from the cold snow mould and fusarium to destructive summer diseases. We talk about research in the US and the...2019-09-0424 minBehind The TurfEp 16 Mike Fidanza 2019Fairy ring is one of the most difficult diseases to control. There hasn’t been as much research on this disease as others. I sit down today at GIS to talk to Dr Mike Fidanza from Penn State and discuss this troublesome disease and he gives some insights in the best way to control this disease. Mike is the fairy ring gurus he has spent a lot of his career working on the disease and developing best techniques to help control it and recover from it.2019-08-2918 minBehind The TurfEp 16 Mike Fidanza 2019Fairy ring is one of the most difficult diseases to control. There hasn’t been as much research on this disease as others. I sit down today at GIS to talk to Dr Mike Fidanza from Penn State and discuss this troublesome disease and he gives some insights in the best way to control this disease. Mike is the fairy ring gurus he has spent a lot of his career working on the disease and developing best techniques to help control it and recover from it.2019-08-2918 minBehind The TurfEp 15 Dr Jim BrosnanI was lucky enough to sit down with Jim again this year and get an update on turf research into weeds. We especially spoke about Poa and the research group setup to deal with this troublesome weed. He gives good insights into resistance management and where we are as this is still the biggest issue facing turf as and agriculture markets. There has been more awareness of weed resistance and can only be a good thing with more tools being used as well as mixing between chemistries. We also talk about trying to control couch grass in bentgrass greens.2019-08-1918 minBehind The TurfEp 15 Dr Jim BrosnanI was lucky enough to sit down with Jim again this year and get an update on turf research into weeds. We especially spoke about Poa and the research group setup to deal with this troublesome weed. He gives good insights into resistance management and where we are as this is still the biggest issue facing turf as and agriculture markets. There has been more awareness of weed resistance and can only be a good thing with more tools being used as well as mixing between chemistries. We also talk about trying to control couch grass in bentgrass greens.2019-08-1918 minBehind The TurfEp 14 Ben McGraw 2019In today’s episode I talk with Dr Ben McGraw from Penn State University. Ben is an entomologist and has unbelievable knowledge of insects. He has done a plenty of research into the bluegrass weevil which is similar to our Argentine Stem Weevil so there is a lot to learn here. Ben is really entertaining as well and I think could have been a stand up comic in another life.2019-08-1316 minBehind The TurfEp 14 Ben McGraw 2019In today’s episode I talk with Dr Ben McGraw from Penn State University. Ben is an entomologist and has unbelievable knowledge of insects. He has done a plenty of research into the bluegrass weevil which is similar to our Argentine Stem Weevil so there is a lot to learn here. Ben is really entertaining as well and I think could have been a stand up comic in another life.2019-08-1316 minBehind The TurfEp 13 Peter Boutsalis AGCSA 2019I was lucky enough to catch Peter at the recent Australasian turfgrass Conference in Brisbane after his session on the work he has done in resistance testing in turf. Peter works at the University of Adelaide as well as managing Plant Science Consulting where turf managers can send samples of their turf for herbicide resistance testing. Peter was very open about the challenges the industry faces with herbicide resistance. I hope you enjoy this short chat with Peter. I will also endeavour to head to Adelaide to visit Peter in his home state.2019-07-0509 minBehind The TurfEp 13 Peter Boutsalis AGCSA 2019I was lucky enough to catch Peter at the recent Australasian turfgrass Conference in Brisbane after his session on the work he has done in resistance testing in turf. Peter works at the University of Adelaide as well as managing Plant Science Consulting where turf managers can send samples of their turf for herbicide resistance testing. Peter was very open about the challenges the industry faces with herbicide resistance. I hope you enjoy this short chat with Peter. I will also endeavour to head to Adelaide to visit Peter in his home state.2019-07-0509 minBehind The TurfEp 11 My Thought Imprtance of Disease TestingDisease testing- everyone knows it but not everyone utilises it as much as they should. I give some thoughts on why its important and what benefits there are in confuting disease testing.2019-02-0105 minBehind The TurfEp 11 My Thought Imprtance of Disease TestingDisease testing- everyone knows it but not everyone utilises it as much as they should. I give some thoughts on why its important and what benefits there are in confuting disease testing.2019-02-0105 minBehind The TurfEp 10 My Love of Social MediaThis is just my thoughts on social media and the use in the turf industry. Many of you now I am very active on social media and have presented a number of talks at various conferences in Australia. These are just some of the reasons why I love it so much.2019-02-0108 minBehind The TurfEp 10 My Love of Social MediaThis is just my thoughts on social media and the use in the turf industry. Many of you now I am very active on social media and have presented a number of talks at various conferences in Australia. These are just some of the reasons why I love it so much.2019-02-0108 minBehind The TurfEp 9 Thoughts on Best Use Of FungicidesIn this podcast these are my thoughts on best use of fungicides in turf. There is some confusion in what to use and when abnd how each product works. I hope this short episode helps with understanding fungicides.2019-02-0106 minBehind The TurfEp 9 Thoughts on Best Use Of FungicidesIn this podcast these are my thoughts on best use of fungicides in turf. There is some confusion in what to use and when abnd how each product works. I hope this short episode helps with understanding fungicides.2019-02-0106 minBehind The TurfEp 8 Thoughts on ERIFrom time to time I will be putting my thoughts out there on certain topics and hoping to give some help in dealing with agronomic aspects of turf management. In this episode I am talking about ERI management and some things to think about in helping to control this disease.2019-02-0107 minBehind The TurfEp 8 Thoughts on ERIFrom time to time I will be putting my thoughts out there on certain topics and hoping to give some help in dealing with agronomic aspects of turf management. In this episode I am talking about ERI management and some things to think about in helping to control this disease.2019-02-0107 minBehind The TurfEp 7 Bruce Williams Chat at AGCSA Conference 2018Bruce Williams is known in a lot of turf circles worldwide and has been a regular visit to Australia with his work with Grigg Brothers through Globe Australia. Bruce has been on the GCSAA board and president of 4 GCSAA chapters. However one of his specialities that I wanted to talk to him about was his consultancy he does. He is involved in not just the agronomic side but the human side as well teaching turf managers to be better in all aspects in including, project management, budget and equipment analysis. I hope you enjoy this quick chat. 2019-02-0107 minBehind The TurfEp 7 Bruce Williams Chat at AGCSA Conference 2018Bruce Williams is known in a lot of turf circles worldwide and has been a regular visit to Australia with his work with Grigg Brothers through Globe Australia. Bruce has been on the GCSAA board and president of 4 GCSAA chapters. However one of his specialities that I wanted to talk to him about was his consultancy he does. He is involved in not just the agronomic side but the human side as well teaching turf managers to be better in all aspects in including, project management, budget and equipment analysis. I hope you enjoy this quick chat. 2019-02-0107 minBehind The TurfEp 6 Micah Woods Asian Turfgrass CentreThis is a discussion I was apart of with some superintendents in Sydney from a while back. We were lucky enough to have Micah on the line. He talks about summer stress and experience in the Asian region as well as how to best manage turf in the summer. We also talk about new verities coming onto the market. I apologise if the audio is a bit week as we were in a board room. 2019-02-0138 minBehind The TurfEp 6 Micah Woods Asian Turfgrass CentreThis is a discussion I was apart of with some superintendents in Sydney from a while back. We were lucky enough to have Micah on the line. He talks about summer stress and experience in the Asian region as well as how to best manage turf in the summer. We also talk about new verities coming onto the market. I apologise if the audio is a bit week as we were in a board room. 2019-02-0138 minBehind The TurfEp 12 The Importance of Turf ConferencesConferences- there are plenty to choose from and a lot of turf managers attend them however there are many that don’t I am a big believer in them small or large. These are my thoughts and I hope it gives you some guidance in looking to attend a few in the coming months.2019-02-0105 minBehind The TurfEp 12 The Importance of Turf ConferencesConferences- there are plenty to choose from and a lot of turf managers attend them however there are many that don’t I am a big believer in them small or large. These are my thoughts and I hope it gives you some guidance in looking to attend a few in the coming months.2019-02-0105 minBehind The TurfEp 5 GIS 2018 John CisarJohn Cisar may not be know to many Australians however John has had a distinguished career been in turf management at a university level He is now a retired professor from University of Florida. His knowledge is first class and has been on the board of the International Turfgrass Society. His expertise is broad including nutrition, wetting. Agents, water quality, turfgrass physiology and plant Heath product evaluations. We have general chat about the industry. I hope you enjoy. John can be found on twitter @CisarTurfDoc2019-01-2904 minBehind The TurfEp 5 GIS 2018 John CisarJohn Cisar may not be know to many Australians however John has had a distinguished career been in turf management at a university level He is now a retired professor from University of Florida. His knowledge is first class and has been on the board of the International Turfgrass Society. His expertise is broad including nutrition, wetting. Agents, water quality, turfgrass physiology and plant Heath product evaluations. We have general chat about the industry. I hope you enjoy. John can be found on twitter @CisarTurfDoc2019-01-2904 minBehind The TurfEp 4 GIS 2018 Dr Jim BrosnanDr Jim Brosnan is from University of Tennessee. Jim’s work focuses on weed management and herbicide resistance. Recently Jim was awarded his work on resistance management has been world leading and the development of a rapid herbicide test has been helping turf managers deal with problematic weeds. Jim is now a working group looking at resistant Poa along side his research projects.2019-01-2910 minBehind The TurfEp 4 GIS 2018 Dr Jim BrosnanDr Jim Brosnan is from University of Tennessee. Jim’s work focuses on weed management and herbicide resistance. Recently Jim was awarded his work on resistance management has been world leading and the development of a rapid herbicide test has been helping turf managers deal with problematic weeds. Jim is now a working group looking at resistant Poa along side his research projects.2019-01-2910 minBehind The TurfEp 3 GIS 2018 Pat Jones GCIIn this episode I speak to Pat Jones head of GCI magazine, Pat has been around the turf industry a long time. He has worked for GCSAA in the past and now runs a very successful magazine. But that’s only half of it. He is knowledgeable and is well respected throughout the US. He was kind enough to give me his time during the week which is always flat out for him. We discuss all aspects of the industry as he has some great insights. I really enjoyed this episode and went a lot longer than I thought.2019-01-2924 minBehind The TurfEp 3 GIS 2018 Pat Jones GCIIn this episode I speak to Pat Jones head of GCI magazine, Pat has been around the turf industry a long time. He has worked for GCSAA in the past and now runs a very successful magazine. But that’s only half of it. He is knowledgeable and is well respected throughout the US. He was kind enough to give me his time during the week which is always flat out for him. We discuss all aspects of the industry as he has some great insights. I really enjoyed this episode and went a lot longer than I thought.2019-01-2924 minBehind The TurfEp 2 GIS 2018 Rutgers GurusRutgers University is world renowned turf school and is a leader when it comes to turf diseases. The work Bruce and Jim have done on anthracnose is amazing and has given turf managers the tools to best control this disease. Please enjoy.2019-01-2907 minBehind The TurfEp 2 GIS 2018 Rutgers GurusRutgers University is world renowned turf school and is a leader when it comes to turf diseases. The work Bruce and Jim have done on anthracnose is amazing and has given turf managers the tools to best control this disease. Please enjoy.2019-01-2907 minBehind The TurfEp 1 GIS 2018 Prof Scot McElroy Coffee in CarsScott is a good friend of mine and I was lucky to spend some time with him before the GIS conference in 2018. Many Australian met Scott on our walk and talk tours and at the Australian Turfgrass Conference in Wellington. I toured the Auburn university grounds where his turf research was taking place. This conversation was recorded on the way to the airport. We discussed turf management in regards to weeds and herbicides. I hope you enjoy the episode.2019-01-2913 minBehind The TurfEp 1 GIS 2018 Prof Scot McElroy Coffee in CarsScott is a good friend of mine and I was lucky to spend some time with him before the GIS conference in 2018. Many Australian met Scott on our walk and talk tours and at the Australian Turfgrass Conference in Wellington. I toured the Auburn university grounds where his turf research was taking place. This conversation was recorded on the way to the airport. We discussed turf management in regards to weeds and herbicides. I hope you enjoy the episode.2019-01-2913 min