Presentations

Considerations for New Construction
Chad Price, CSFM, CTP
Carolina Green Corp.
Presentation given at 2009 North Carolina Turfgrass Conference and Show.

Economics 101: Sprayer/Spreader Calibrations and Pesticide Labels
Casey Reynolds
Topics included in this discussion:
-The importance of sprayer/spreader calibration with regard to cost control
-Interpretation of pesticide labels How to calculate rates and costs of:
--Liquid and granular formulations for spraying
--Granular applications of fertilizer and pesticides
--Combination products (fertilizer and pre-emergence)
-Cost analysis of turfgrass management programs

How to Get Information to Solve Your Problems
Dr. Grady Miller
Presentation given at 2009 North Carolina Turfgrass Conference and Show examining the resources available to solve turfgrass problems.

Is Your Field Causing Injuries?
Dr. Jim Brosnan,
University of Tennessee
2009 NC Turfgrass Conference and Show
WEDNESDAY JAN 28th. 8:00 AM- 8:30AM

Session provides an overview of the mechanisms that cause surface related injuries in athletics. Turfgrass and soil characteristics associated with an increased likelihood of contact and non-contact injury were addressed. This presentation also addresses the new NCAA Injury Surveillance System designed to help athletic trainers capture turfgrass information related to athletic injuries.

Overseeding Athletic Fields

Presentation given at Elon College NCSTMA 2008 Field Day.

Pesticide Labels
Casey Reynolds
Presentation given at Elon College NCSTMA 2008 Field Day by. Understanding the pesticide label is a cornerstone to a successful turf maintenance program. This presenation gives the specific information necessary to understanding pesticide labeling.

The Effects of Athletic Field Paint on Turfgrass Growth Process
Casey Reynolds
Presentation given at 2009 North Carolina Turfgrass Conference and Show examining the effects of repeated applications of athletic field paint on turfgrass.

Weed Control Strategies for Athletic Fields in North Carolina
Travis Gannon
Presentation given at Elon College NCSTMA 2008 Field Day by.

Bermudagrass
Art Bruneau
This calendar of suggested management practices is designed to assist you in the seasonal care of your athletic field. Location, terrain, soil type and condition, age of field, previous management practices, and other factors affect turf performance. For these reasons, the following management practices and dates should be adjusted to suit your particular athletic field conditions.

Tall Fescue & Kentuck Bluegrass
Art Bruneau
This calendar of suggested management practices is designed to assist you in the seasonal care of your athletic field. Location, terrain, soil type and condition, age of field, previous management practices, and other factors affect turf performance. For these reasons, the following management practices and dates should be adjusted to suit your particular athletic field conditions.

Renovation of Bermudagrass Athletic Fields
Art Bruneau
Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) is the primary turfgrass choice for use on athletic fields in North Carolina. Its superior heat and drought tolerance, as well as its excellent recuperative capacity, allow it to withstand many of the stresses often associate

Calibration Without Math
Casey Reynolds
A managers how to guide on calculating fertilizer and chemical applications.

Athletic Field Standards are Now Easier to Access

STMA’s Information Outreach Committee member Kyle Miller and Technical Standards Committee Chair James Brosnan, Ph.D., have compiled all of the ASTM standards that relate to sports fields. No longer do you have to search through the hundreds of ASTM stand