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    Bionutrition is one of the hottest topics in turf fertility. LebanonTurf presents a free, five-part video webinar series to help you learn more about this emerging category of products that are helping superintendents improve drought tolerance, reduce irrigation requirements and encourage sustainability. No registration is required!

     


    Monday, November 15
    (all day)
    40:56
    		Bionutrition: What we thought wasn't, is.
    Roch Gaussoin, Ph.D., University of Nebraska

    Dr. Gaussoin discusses the current state of bionutritional research and acceptance within both the academic and turf industry communities.

    Tuesday, November 16
    (all day)
    33:35
    		Mycorrhizal fungi: the 'stomach' of the plant.
    Michael Amaranthus, Ph.D., Oregon State University.
    President, Mycorrhizal Applications, Inc.

    Dr. Amaranthus presents an overview of mycorrhizae and their role in turfgrass management.

    Wednesday, November 17
    (all day)
    29:31
    		Biofertility of turf: Past, Present, Future.
    Robert Ames, Ph.D., Advanced Microbial Solutions.
    Pilot Point, TX

    Dr. Ames discusses the evolution of microbial soil amendments and the benefits, economics, regulatory considerations and future of biofertility in turf.

    Thursday, November 18
    (all day)
    16:18
    		Seaweed 101: Harvesting the Power of the Sea.
    Robin Ross, Market Development Scientist
    Acadian Seaplants, Ltd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Ms. Ross presents an overview of the use of seaweed extracts as a component of bionutritional programs in turf.

    46:34
    		Panel Discussion: Bringing It All Together.
    The four previous presenters plus Bob Bauwens of LebanonTurf and Doug Middleton of Ocean Organics Corp.

    The panel discusses integrating synthetic fertilizers and biologicals in a comprehensive fertility program; what skeptics are giving up by not including biologicals as part of their program; stumbling blocks to widespread acceptance of biologicals in turf; pricing and efficiency of biological vs synthetics; designing a hybrid synthetic/biological turf program; and environmental regulations and concerns in the marketplace.