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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsTurfNet U. Webinars available on archive pageHave you wanted to attend a TurfNet University Webinar, but you just don’t have the time? No need to worry, because all past TurfNet University Webinars are available on our archives page.There you’ll find recorded versions of the following presentations: • Strategies for Controlling Poa Annua in Bentgrass, January 14, Dr. Nick Christians, Iowa State University; • Thatch Management on Greens and Fairways, January 21, Dr. Al Turgeon, Penn State University; • Non-target Effects of Turfgrass Fungicides, February 12, Dr. Paul Vincelli, University of Kentucky; • Effects of Rolling on Mowing Height and Frequency, February 25, Dr. Thom Nikolai, Michigan State University; • Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil as Diesel Fuel Alternatives, March 10, Christopher Gray, Marvel Golf Club; • Effects of Biostimulants on Golf Course Turf, March 25, Dr. Keith Karnok, University of Georgia; • Fungicide Resistance for Common Golf Course Diseases, April 7, Dr. Frank Wong, University of California, Riverside; • Growing Turf Under Trees, April 23, Dr. Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska; • Season Long Caterpillar Control – Is it Possible? May 5, Dr. Dave Shetlar, Ohio State University. All TurfNet University Webinars are free for TurfNet members and $25 for non-members. Registration is required to watch live and archived presentations. For more information about these and upcoming TurfNet University Webinars, visit www.turfnetuniversity.com , or www.turfnetuniversity/archives.com . Water conference set for JulyThe inaugural Irrigation Association Water Conference is scheduled for July in Park City, Utah.Irrigation industry professionals, university researchers and others will discuss a variety of topics related to water use and water conservation, including current and future water challenges, how climate change affects water supplies and usage, models for sustainability and predictions on the future of water. The event is scheduled for July 22-23 at The Canyons Grand Summit Hotel in Park City. For more information, visit www.irrigation.org . Spectrum unleashes WatchDog loggersSpectrum Technologies Inc. recently launched its new WatchDog A-Series of data loggers.The new A-Series replaces Spectrum’s 100 Series line of data loggers. Upgrades to the A-Series include a battery than can last up to 50 percent longer than previous offerings, data storage of 83 days, blinking LED light that indicates the unit is recording and LCD sensor readings. For more information, visit www.specmeters.com . Georgia club launches Dye scholarship programThe first two recipients of the Pete Dye Agronomy and Architecture Scholarship will intern this summer at The Ford Plantation in Savannah, Ga.The newly created scholarship, which is funded by The Ford Plantation in honor of its namesake, is designed to help educate future golf course architects. The internship will include a focus on environmentally friendly golf course planning. For example, interns will learn about The Ford Plantation's recent transition to precision agriculture, which requires the application of fertilizer based on GPS data. The program will be overseen by superintendent Nelson Caron, who along with Dye, will choose the recipients based on a review of essays submitted by the applicants. For more information, visit www.fordplantation.com . Woodward named to expansive LPGA committeeGCSAA chief executive officer Mark Woodward, CGCS, is one of 25 representatives from the golf industry to join the LPGA Advisory Council.The commission provides guidance to LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens on a variety of matters concerning LPGA business. Other members of the committee include former Department of Homeland Security director Tom Ridge; World Golf Hall of Famers Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez; Peggy Conlon of The Advertising Council Inc.; Carol Corcoran of the LPGA; Peter Derby, formerly of the Securities and Exchange Commission; Nancy Dorn of General Electric; Alice Dye of Pete Dye Inc.; Evern Cooper Epps of The UPS Foundation; Rae Evans of the Evans Capitol Group; Frank Fahrenkopf of the American Gaming Association; Bonnie Hill of B. Hill Enterprises LLC; Kathy Hubbard of Bridges of Understanding; Kim Hume, formerly of Fox News; Bill Imada of IW Group Inc.; John Keyser, formerly of Johnson and Higgins; Herb Lotman of Keystone Foods; Charles Mechem Jr., LPGA commissioner emeritus; Susan Morse of Mosaic Financial Partners; Susan Neely of the American Beverage Association; Gary Smith of The Sandringham Group; Marilyn Schule, formerly of A.T. Kearney; and Sheila Tate of Powell Tate. For more information, visit www.lpga.com . |
 In other news... Continued contraction is a necessity for golf Analysts agree, more contraction is necessary for long-term health of the golf industry. Posted: 02/03/2010 Read more » Standard's Tyler elected to Iowa hall of fame A former superintendent, Steve Tyler also served as president of the Iowa GCSA and Iowa Turfgrass Institute. Posted: 02/03/2010 Read more » December rounds crash under cold temps Participation was down nearly 15 percent nationwide thanks in part to frigid temperatures in the South. Posted: 02/03/2010 Read more » News and people briefs Ohio event offers two days of education, Golf Ventures West heads east, IFH moves into powder coating market Posted: 02/03/2010 Read more » Say 'thank you' to your tech Repay your equipment manager by nominating him or her for TurfNet's Technician of the Year, Presented by The Toro Co. Posted: 02/02/2010 Read more » Complete news index »
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