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2007 Western Pennsylvania
Turf Conference and Trade Show
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Conference Schedule | Hotel
Reservations | Trade Show Information
USGA Regional Conference | Pesticide
Credit Updates
Exhibitor List
Printable
Brochure
Registration form (Fillable PDF
format)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007
| Tuesday: |
Registration
Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration Opens for Exhibitors
at 7:30 am |
Trade
Show Open
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AT TWO TARGETED
SESSIONS
The
Trade Show and These Workshops Are Included In
Your Conference
Registration
Mechanics Workshop
Tuesday
Morning
9:00 - 11:00 am
Local
distributors will present
various aspects and specialties
regarding new products. Question
and answer follow up will
be moderated by Dr. Aaron
Yoder, Penn State University. |
Golf Turf Management Workshop
Tuesday Afternoon
2:00 - 4:00
pm
The latest and best golf
course management practices
will be presented via videos
featuring Paul Latshaw, Sr.
Question and answer follow
up will be moderated by Mr.
Darrin Batisky, Chartiers
Country Club. |
Tuesday Morning Sessions 9:00 to 11:00 am
General
Session
Session
Chair: Mr. Jeff Borger, Penn
State University
| 9:00 |
HOW
HERBICIDES WORK
Dr. Al
Turgeon, Penn State University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Core |
| 9:30 |
WEED
CONTROL IN TURF |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat.7, 1 Cat.
18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 10:00 |
READING
THE LABEL
Mr. Jeff Fowler,
Penn State University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Core |
| 10:30 |
COMMON
TURFGRASS PESTICIDE PRACTICES
IN THE MIDATLANTIC
Dr.
Mark Carroll, University
of Maryland |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat.7, 1 Cat.
18, 1 Cat. 23 |
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Golf Course
Session
Session Chair: Dr. David
Huff, Penn State University
| 9:00 |
BREEDING
GREENS-TYPE POA ANNUA
Dr. David Huff, Penn
State University |
| 9:30 |
PENNSYLVANIA
GOLF TURF UPDATE
Mr.
Keith Happ, USGA |
| 10:00 |
DISEASE
MANAGEMENT ON GOLF COURSES
Dr. Wakar Uddin, Penn
State University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 1
Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 10:30 |
COMMUNICATION
TO MEET MEMBERS’ NEEDS
Mr. Darrin Batisky, Chartiers
Country Club |
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Tuesday Afternoon Sessions -- 2:00 to 4:00 pm
General
Session
Session
Chair: Dr. Mike Fidanza,
Penn State University
| 2:00 |
SOME
COMMON SCALE INSECTS
ON TREES AND SHRUBS:
THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND
MANAGEMENT
Mr. Greg
Hoover, Penn State
University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 6,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 2:30 |
WHY
ARE WE STILL DOING
CHEMICAL RUNOFF STUDIES
Dr. Mark Carroll,
University of Maryland |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Core |
| 3:00 |
NOZZLE
TYPES AND OTHER FACTORS
IN YOUR FUNGICIDE
SPRAY PROGRAM
Dr.
Mike Fidanza, Penn
State University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 3:30 |
TURFGRASS’ SHINING
NEW ARTHROPOD STARS!
Dr. Paul Heller,
Penn State University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
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Golf
Course
Session
Chair: Mr. Carmen Magro,
CGCS, Penn State University
| 2:00 |
SANDS
AND TOPDRESSING
Dr.
Andy McNitt, Penn State
University |
| 2:30 |
WATER
REPELLANCY IN AMENDED
SANDS
Mr. David Moody,
Penn State University |
| 3:00 |
BENTGRASSES
FOR GREENS, TEES, AND
FAIRWAYS WITH EMPHASIS
ON DISEASE RESISTANCE
Dr. Pete Landschoot,
Penn State University |
| 3:30 |
OVERSEEDING
SUCCESS … OR
IS IT?
Mr. Carmen Magro,
CGCS, Penn State University |
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007
| Wednesday: |
Registration
Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration Opens for Exhibitors
at 7:30 am |
Trade
Show Open
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Wednesday Morning Sessions - 9:00 to 11:00 am
Grounds
Maintenance Session
Session
Chair: Mr. Roy Knupp
Penn
State University
| 9:00 |
BIG
BUG’S TURFGRASS
PEST REVIEW!
Dr. Paul
Heller, Penn State
University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 9:30 |
ADVANCES
IN DIAGNOSING PLANT
DISORDERS
Dr. Bruce
Fraedrich, Bartlett
Tree Experts |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 6,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 10:00 |
SURFACANT
USE FOR REDUCED RUNOFF
AND INCREASED N USE
EFFICIENCY
Dr. Stanley
Kostka, Aquatrols |
| 10:30 |
MANAGEMENT
OF TROUBLESOME WEEDS
IN RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL LAWNS
Dr. Fred Yelverton,
North Carolina State
University |
| Pesticide
Credits 1 Cat. 7, 1
Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
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Golf
Course Session
Session
Chair: Mr. Barry Grote
The
Andersons/Proturf
| 9:00 |
MANAGEMENT
OF SILVERY THREAD MOSS
(BRYUM ARGENTEUM) IN
BENTGRASS PUTTING GREENS
Dr. Fred Yelverton,
North Carolina State
University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 9:30 |
ECOLOGY
AND MANAGEMENT OF THE
ANNUAL BLUEGRASS WEEVIL
Dr. Daniel Peck, Cornell
University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 10:00 |
DISEASE
MANAGEMENT FOR POA
ANNUA PUTTING GREENS
Dr. John Kaminski,
University of Connecticut |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 10:30 |
IDENTIFYING
ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES
AND SPECIES FOR IMPROVED
RESISTANCE TO GREY
LEAF SPOT
Dr. Wayne
Horman, Scotts |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat 7, 1
Cat 18, 1 Cat 23 |
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Athletic
Fields Session Session
Chair: Mr. Jeff Fowler, Penn
State University |
| 9:00 |
A
FIELD SURVEY – TAKING
A LOOK AT WHAT WE KNOW
Mr.
Jeff Fowler, Penn State University |
| 9:30 |
NEW
TURFGRASS VARIETIES: BATTLING
WEAR, TRAFFIC, DISEASES, SALT
AND MORE
Dr. Wayne Horman,
Scotts |
| 10:00 |
CULTURAL
PRACTICES AND RENOVATION
Mr.
Luke Yoder, San Diego Padres |
| 10:30 |
LINKING
THE NCAA INJURY SURVEILLANCE
SYSTEM TO FIELD CONDITIONS
Mr. James Brosnan, Penn State
University |
Wednesday Afternoon Sessions -- 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Grounds
Maintenance Session
Session
Chair: Mr. Rich Bryce,
Allegheny Lawn & Golf
Products
| 2:00 |
EXOTIC
AND NATIVE PESTS & SELECTING
TREES FOR RESISTANCE
Dr. Bruce Fraedrich,
Bartlett Tree Experts |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 6,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 2:30 |
ALERTING
AND ARMING THE NORTHEAST
TO INVASIVE EUROPEAN
CRANE FLIES Dr. Daniel
Peck, Cornell University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 3:00 |
INTEGRATED
MANAGEMENT OF COMMON
TURFGRASS DISEASES Dr. John Kaminski,
University of Connecticut |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 3:30 |
NEW
TURFGRASS VARIETIES:
BATTLING WEAR, TRAFFIC,
DISEASES, SALT AND
MORE
Dr. Wayne Horman,
Scotts |
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Golf
Course Session
Session
Chair: Mr. Tom Bettle,
Birdsfoot Golf Club
| 2:00 |
IMPACT
OF NOZZLE TYPE AND
DROPLET SIZE ON DOLLAR
SPOT CONTROL
Dr. John
Kaminski, University
of Connecticut |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 2:30 |
KEY
INSECT AND MITE PESTS
OF WOODY ORNAMENTAL
PLANTS: REVIEW AND
PREVIEW
Mr. Greg Hoover,
Penn State University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 6,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
| 3:00 |
SOIL
WATER REPELLENCY IN
GOLF COURSE SOILS – WATER
USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPLICATIONS
Dr. Stanley
Kostka, Aquatrols |
| 3:30 |
NAILING
THE CULPRIT: DIAGNOSIS
OF INSECT PEST PROBLEMS
IN GOLF TURF
Dr. Daniel
Peck, Cornell University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7,
1 Cat. 18, 1 Cat. 23 |
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Athletic
Fields Session
Session Chair: Dr. Andy McNitt,
Penn State University |
| 2:00 |
PREEMERGENT
AND POSTEMERGENT STRATEGIES
FOR ATHLETIC FIELD WEEDS
Dr.
Fred Yelverton, North Carolina
State University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 1 Cat. 18,
1 Cat. 23 |
| 2:30 |
CONSTRUCTION
OF PETCO PARK FIELD
Mr. Luke
Yoder, San Diego Padres |
| 3:00 |
BASEBALL
SKINNED INFIELD MAINTENANCE
EVALUATION
Mr. James Brosnan,
Penn State University |
| 3:30 |
PRACTICAL
INFIELD MAINTENTANCE
Mr. Patrick “Irish” Coakley,
Altoona Curve |
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007
| Thursday: |
Registration
Open
8:00 am - 10:00 am |
No
Trade Show Hours |
General Session
Session Chair: Dr.
David Huff, Penn State University
Grounds
Maintenance Session
Session
Chair: Mr. Rich Bryce,
Allegheny Lawn & Golf
Products
| 9:00 |
AQUATIC
PLANT IDENTIFICATION
AND MANAGEMENT CHOICES
INCLUDING THEIR IMPLEMENTATION
Ms. Joann Dunlap, Cygnet
Enterprises |
| Pesticide
Credits: 2 Aquatic |
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Golf
Course Session
Session
Chair: Mr. Tom Bettle,
Birdsfoot Golf Club
| 10:00 |
CHEMSWEEP
AND PLASTIC PESTICIDE
CONTAINER RECYCLING
Dr. Eric
Lorenz, Penn State
University |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Core |
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| 10:30 |
PDA
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
Mr. Jack Lawson, PA Dept. of
Agriculture |
| Pesticide
Credits: 1 Core |
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
- Name badges are required for admission to the Educational
Sessions and to the Trade Show.
- Although registration fees are waived for those over 65
years of age, for the spouses of paid attendees, and for students,
these individuals must be registered
to receive a name badge.
- Confirmations will be sent only to those who supply an email
address. Name badges and other
registration information will be available on-site, as well
as receipts for fees (if desired).
- NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2007.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Radisson
Hotel Pittsburgh
101 Mall Boulevard,
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-373-7300
Fax: 412-373-1549
| Reservations: |
800-333-3333
(You must mention the PA
Turfgrass Council to obtain
the group rate) |
| Online
Reservations: |
www.radisson.com/monroevillepa
Enter promotional code -- Turf |
Reservations:
The Radisson Hotel is offering
a special rate of $90 per night (plus 14% tax) single
or double occupancy. However, to receive the discounted rate,
you must
make hotel reservations by February 12, 2007. After
that date, you will pay regular room rates. There is no guarantee
that rooms will be available. To obtain the reduced room
rate indicate that you are with the Turf Conference.
Driving
Directions:
From
Pittsburgh International Airport -- Exiting Airport Dr., follow
signs to Pittsburgh on PA Rt. 60, US Rt. 22/30 & 1-279
(the expressway changes route numbers).
Approaching the Fort Pitt Tunnel,
move into the right lane. Cross
the Fort Pitt Bridge and bear right
onto I-376 (Parkway East.) Follow
I-376 through Squirrel Hill Tunnel
to Exit 10-B, Bus. Rt. 22. Follow
the directions below.
From
Pittsburgh via I-376, Parkway East -- Take Exit 10-B onto Business Rt. 22. Travel 2 miles through
3 traffic lights. After crossing
the bridge, take the 1st or 2nd drive on the right. The 1st
drive, marked “Monroeville
Mall” and “Radisson
Hotel” is the truck entry & entry
to the ExpoMart west wing parking
lot. The 2nd drive is for ExpoMart
east and south wing parking. To
reach the Radisson Hotel, use either
drive, continue to the stop sign,
turn left and follow the signs.
From
the PA Turnpike (I-76) -- Take
Turnpike Exit 6/56 for Pittsburgh & follow
signs to Business Rt. 22 & Monroeville.
Go west on Bus. Rt. 22 for two
miles (7 traffic lights). To reach
the Radisson or ExpoMart follow
signs to the Monroeville Mall.
As you approach the underpass,
ExpoMart west wing parking lot
is on the right; east wing parking
is on the left; south wing use
either lot. To reach the Radisson,
continue under the ExpoMart; turn
left at the stop sign and follow
signs.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION:
R. Eric
Oesterling, Extension Agent
Westmoreland
County Cooperative Extension
Phone:
724-837-1402 | Fax: 724-837-7613
Email: reo1@psu.edu
For information about exhibiting
and registration:
PA Turfgrass Council Registration Office
Phone: 814-355-1912 | Fax:
814-355-2452
Email: busofc@paturf.org
TRADE SHOW INFORMATION
JUST
$5 TO ATTEND ONLY THE TRADE SHOW
Displayed at the Show will be the
latest innovations in supplies,
equipment, and technology for the
industry. Name badges are required
for admission to the Trade Show
Floor
Trade Show Hours
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Tuesday,
March 6
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8:00 am
to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday,
March 7
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8:00 am
to 4:00 pm
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Thursday,
March 8
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No Trade
Show Hours
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Information
about becoming an exhibitor is
on the website or contact Terri
Breon:
Phone: 814-355-1912 | Email:
busofc@paturf.org
Silent Auction
Items donated for an auction will
be on display in the Trade Show
area Tuesday and Wednesday. All
proceeds are contributed to the
PA Turfgrass Council in support
of Penn State’s research,
extension, and teaching program
for turf professionals.
USGA REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Monday,
March 5, 2007
Radisson Hotel & Greater Pittsburgh ExpoMart
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Held prior to the Turf Conference,
this regional seminar is conducted
by the United States Golf Association
in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council for
golf club green committees, members, managers, golf course
superintendents, public golf course owners and operators,
golf professionals, golf association officials, and interested
golfers. Admission is complimentary, but registration is required.
Space may be limited.
Click here for program
information and registration
form or for more information contact:
Ann Guiberson, Director,
East Regional Affairs, USGA
24
Fourth Street, Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: 585-377-7293 |
Email: aguiberson@usga.org.
PESTICIDE CREDIT UPDATES
Attendance
at specified educational sessions will qualify for your pesticide
update training required for certified pesticide applicator
license renewal. Certificates will be issued each day for
individual talks. Credits could be subject to change from
what appears in this brochure. For more information contact:
Mr. Dennis W. Culley, PA Dept. of Agriculture, Region IV
Office
Phone: 724-443-1585 | Fax: 724-443-8150
Email: dculley@state.pa.us
GCSAA CREDITS
This Conference has also been approved for GCSAA
education points. Approval codes will be provided at the close
of each session.
TAX DEDUCTION
Costs for education required
by your employer, by law, or by regulations to keep your present
salary or job are tax deductible. You may also deduct the
cost of maintaining or improving your skills that you must
have in your present job.
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