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At the onset of this micro learning event, Beth Guertal, Ph.D., explains, “A soil test report is supposed to give you an idea of what the nutrient status is of various soil nutrients in your soil and then give you a recommendation for how much you need to see your plant through the next cropping season.” She then proceeds to use BEER as an example to help you better understand the nuances of soil reports. Take a look to learn more about the differences between labs and how that impacts the report you receive.

Maintained turf is critical to the playing field of golf and provides a valuable green space in urban environments. There are other elements to the golf course that can provide pollinator and wildlife habitat. You can learn more about it and what you can do from Jay McCurdy, Ph.D., as he covers interesting aspects of sustainability in this 40-minute presentation.

The Annual Bluegrass Weevil (ABW) has a known destructive preference for annual bluegrass. Can this be harnessed for good? Researchers evaluated withholding ABW control; in this 40-minute webinar, Katie Diehl explains.

Last year’s pandemic created additional stress for many, and statistics show drug use is up. Presenters from the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative teach about the signs of substance misuse and what you can do to help others.

Rick Fredericksen, CGCS, and assistant superintendent Ryan Ebeling share the action plan implemented at Woodhill Country Club to address impacts from COVID-19. Working in partnership with Wayzata Country Club, the team shares priorities established to address both reductions in staff and minimum maintenance practices. This 20-minute event wraps up with Woodhill’s golf pro, Paul Kelly, emphasizing the importance of communication during times of crisis and beyond.

This event is available to all at no cost.

Episode 44 of the GCSAA podcast has been approved for education points. Take a listen to host Scott Hollister's discussion with Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastard.

On its face, having a trivia event is just something fun to take a little time away from the daily grind. Yet Brant Mackey, an agronomist at East Lake Golf Club, explains how his team’s competition is more than just a way to enjoy themselves.

Take a head-greenkeeper's journey with Erwan Le cocq, as he shares his knowledge on implementing autonomous mowers.

How do we get organic nitrogen to plant-available nitrogen? In this micro learning event, Beth Guertal, Ph.D., explains how the turf plant takes up nitrogen and how that relates back to carbon. She quickly covers the importance of the Nitrogen cycle, carbon to nitrogen ratios and how that impacts management for your turf.

Cation Exchange Capacity sounds fancy and complicated, but it’s a pretty solid concept that helps you better understand your soil and its ability to hold nutrients. Beth Guertal, Ph.D., takes a look at the reason ‘CEC’ will show up on your soil-test report, and what you can do with that information. Seriously, 15 minutes to learn the basics of CECs.

When Trent Manning used a chainsaw to fell a huge cottonwood at Settindown Creek Course of Ansley Golf Club in Georgia, his co-worker took video of the event. In this On Demand, GCSAA team members quizzed Manning about the processes you see and behind-the-scenes info you’ll want to know. Ideas on ways you can use the resulting lumber at your facility round out this half-hour event.

Andrew Wilson covers core competencies and how they are used for short- and long-term planning in this 15-minute reflection on his experiences preparing for the 2019 PGA Championship. Recorded as part of the 2021 Virtual GIS.

CO2 is what makes the planet habitable. But too much of this greenhouse gas increases our temperatures. Fred Yelverton, Ph.D., discusses some of the science behind these changes as they relate to turfgrass management and weed control.

Episode 12 of the GCSAA podcast has been approved for education points. Take a listen to host Scott Hollister's interview of Jim Brosnan, Ph.D., and learn more about the 1, 2 punch program. You'll hear a code to enter on the GCSAA web site to record your earned points.

Episode 16 of the GCSAA podcast has been approved for education points. Take a listen to host Scott Hollister's interview of Thom Nikolai, Ph.D., Dogs (that’s Doctor of Green Speed.) You'll hear a code to enter on the GCSAA web site to record your earned points.

In this recording from the 2021 Virtual GIS, Nick Janovich will focus on your communication strengths, and how to sharpen and better use them in situations like conflict resolution.

Fertilization of turfgrass takes place at every golf course. Some would call if a basic process, but the math involved is anything but basic. In this 40-minute presentation, Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., goes over the calculations needed to provide specific amounts of Nitrogen to different areas of turf. He covers both granular and liquid fertilizers, explaining differences in detail you need to capture from the products’ packaging. You’ll come away with the information you need to do the math for both purchasing and application for different areas of your facility.

Recorded as part of the 2021 Virtual GIS, this event will help to increase your potential for success in obtaining this industry qualification.

Our Safety Series of webinars will detail how golf courses and golf facilities can better create a “culture of safety”, identify, and mitigate potentially hazardous conditions and avoid costly litigation.

The first webinar is a logical starting point to begin this safety journey. Steven Neuliep, CGCS, and Josefth Moreira, equipment manager, highlight the golf course maintenance facility - its safety and organization. Moreira covers shop safety from an equipment manager perspective and also translates the presentation into Spanish for a companion recording.

In this 60-minute webinar, several speakers discuss The Prescott Bluebird Recovery Project; Russ Vandehey, CGCS, explains how he and The Oregon Golf Club interact with Project volunteers and manage and maintain nestboxes. Join us to learn more about how to encourage bluebirds in your out-of-play areas and how to communicate the positives of your project to your community.