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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.


 

ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE CALENDARS

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.



 

Field Maintenance

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


2010 NCSU NC Turfgrass Field Day
August 11, 2010

LOCATION : 2148 Windblow Road
Jackson Springs, NC   27281-9124
PHONE: (910) 974-4673
FAX: (910) 974-4462



9/21/2010
NCSTMA 2010 Fall Seminar
Winston-Salem Dash, Minor League Baseball Stadium BB&T Ballpark in Winston-Salem, NC

8/11/2010
2010 NCSU Turfgrass Field Day
The Sandhills Research Station 2148 Windblow Road Jackson Springs, North Carolina 27281-9124 (910) 974-4673

8/10/2010
Dr. Art Bruneau Golf Tournament & Scholarship FUNdraiser
Lonnie Poole Golf Course 1509 Main Campus Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27606-5234 (919) 833-3338




 

Insect Control

Insect Control in Athletic Turf
NCSTMA

Informational handout regarding insect control for: Mole Crickets, Fire Ants, White Grubs, and Fall Armyworms.

Please take a moment to say thank you to our sponsors!
Harrell's Fertilizer, Inc.
Harrell's Fertilizer, Inc.
Revels
Revels
Southern Seeds, Inc
Southern Seeds, Inc
Burnett Athletics
Burnett Athletics
Field Builder's
Field Builder's
Sports Construction Management
Sports Construction Management
Pioneer Athletics
Pioneer Athletics
Eastern Turf Maintenance
Eastern Turf Maintenance
Green Resource
Green Resource
Precision Turf
Precision Turf
Carolina Green Corporation
Carolina Green Corporation
Coastal Floratine, Inc
Coastal Floratine, Inc
Smith Turf & Irrigation
Smith Turf & Irrigation
Nolan Thomas and Company, Inc.
Nolan Thomas and Company, Inc.
Pennington Seed, Inc.
Pennington Seed, Inc.
Town of Holly Springs Parks & Rec. Maintenance Division
Town of Holly Springs Parks & Rec. Maintenance Division
Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience
Golf Agronomics Supply & Handling
Golf Agronomics Supply & Handling
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