
Cornell Turfgrass Turf Show Podcast (Frank Rossi)
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28 Mar 2025 | Yay or Nay on Early Season Play? | 00:30:51 | |
This season kicks off with a macro discussion about the experience of people who use turfgrass, and how it’s about more the quality of the grass. Those same people are itching to get out and play on golf courses and athletic fields, but without much active growth, should we let them? The turf guys debate allowing early season play considering the potential revenue, demand, and maintenance costs. They also discuss the role of synthetic turf in these shoulder seasons, highlighting their particular importance in urban areas where field demand is high. Check out our turf Growth Potential Tool and Runoff Risk forecast to guide Spring maintenance. Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit turf.cals.cornell.edu. | |||
04 Apr 2025 | Hot fields and cool Springs | 00:29:45 | |
Dr. Arthur DeGaetano, Director of the Northeast Regional Climate Center, joins the show to discuss growing degree day accumulation in the Spring, and the annual variation in application windows for poa seedhead control and pre-emergent herbicides. The show then moves to synthetic turf, with a primer on WHY synthetic turf gets so much hotter than natural grass. Wet bulb globe temperature is used by many governing bodies to determine activity levels for youth athletes, but does this account for heat stress when playing on synthetic turf? All that, and more on this episode of the Cornell Turf Show Cornell ForeCast website: https://turf.eas.cornell.edu Wet Bulb Globe Temperature: https://www.weather.gov/tsa/wbgt | |||
11 Apr 2025 | The Science of Surface Firmness and Traction | 00:32:34 | |
Dr. Evan Mascitti, Senior Engineer At Biocore, joins the turf guys in an epic conversation on firmness. Evan explains the intricacies of field firmness and traction, and how the soil AND plant properties influence these measures. The show takes a look at some recent data collected using The Beast, that shows how different surfaces perform under traction testing. We discuss how Biocore collects actionable data for NFL teams and grounds managers to improve athlete safety, and the importance of simulating the forces those specific athletes apply, which is often in excess of 200% of their bodyweight! Audio only versions available on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cornell-turfgrass-turf-show-podcast/id1798195849 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tPRGSmg0LBZKGyI6tWJVg?si=b875b7072e2b49c2&nd=1&dlsi=1fadd00621404c01 | |||
11 Mar 2021 | Episode 1 (Golf turf): Weather recap and spring news with Art Degaetano | 00:28:00 | |
Art Degaetano, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, recaps winter weather and offers prognostications for the future, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
12 Mar 2021 | Episode 2 (Sports turf): Measuring sports field safety, early-season management to protect athletes with Chris Sitko. | 00:27:40 | |
We chat with Chris Sitko about measurement of sports field safety, and how early season field use should be carefully thought out to protect athletes, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
18 Mar 2021 | Episode 3 (Golf): Early spring diseases with Rich Buckley, Director of the Plant Diagnostic lab at Rutgers University. | 00:29:18 | |
We chat with Rich Buckley, Director of the Plant Diagnostic lab at Rutgers, on early spring disease pressure and which diseases require a preventative program and which do not, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
19 Mar 2021 | Episode 4 (Lawn): Early spring diseases with Rich Buckley, Director of the Plant Diagnostic lab at Rutgers University. | 00:31:15 | |
Rich Buckley, director of the Plant Diagnostic Lab at Rutgers, stops by again to chat about early spring disease pressure and which diseases require a preventative program and which do not, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
25 Mar 2021 | Episode 5 (Golf): Early spring diseases with Rich Buckley, Director of the Plant Diagnostic lab at Rutgers University. | 00:30:03 | |
Bill Kreuser, Assistant Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist at University of Nebraska Lincoln on early-season growth, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
26 Mar 2021 | Episode 6 (Sports Turf): “Bluemuda” and infield skin management with Brian Winka, Missouri Sports Turf Consulting | 00:29:32 | |
Brian Winka, Agronomist for Missouri Sports Turf Consulting on infield skins and bluemuda, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
01 Apr 2021 | Episode 7 (Golf): Early-season root pathogens and tactics for control with John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut | 00:31:04 | |
John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut, joins to discuss early-season root pathogens and tactics for control, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
02 Apr 2021 | Episode 8 (Lawn): Dan Schied, Cornell University, sustainable grounds management on campus. | 00:33:24 | |
Dan Schied, Cornell University, discusses sustainable grounds management on campus, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
09 Apr 2021 | Episode 9 (Golf): Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin Madison, How traffic, fertilizer affect growth. | 00:30:58 | |
Doug Soldat, professor of soil science at University of Wisconsin Madison, discusses how traffic, fertilizer source, and environmental conditions affect turfgrass growth rates, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
09 Apr 2021 | Episode 10 (Sports turf): Evan Mascitti, Penn State University, consistent and safe baseball infields | 00:31:57 | |
Evan Mascitti, PhD candidate at Penn State University, discusses the key components for a consistent and safe baseball infield, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
15 Apr 2021 | Episode 11 (Golf): Shawn Askew, Virginia Tech, Poa seedhead control benefits. | 00:33:54 | |
Shawn Askew of Virginia Tech explains Poa seedhead control and resulting plant health benefits and greens smoothness, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
16 Apr 2021 | Episode 12 (Lawn): Matt Elmore, Rutgers University on optimal weed control strategies. | 00:29:54 | |
Matt Elmore, Rutgers University on optimal weed control strategies for crabgrass, goosegrass, false green kyllinga, and more, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
23 Apr 2021 | Episode 13 (Golf): Leah Brilman, DLF Pickseed, spring bentgrass improvements. | 00:30:40 | |
Leah Brilman, DLF Pickseed, discusses improvements in spring bentgrass growth and traffic tolerance achieved by breeders, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
29 Apr 2021 | Episode 14 (Golf): Olga Kostromytska, ABW movement and management, and Joe Lucas, Rounds for Research initiative | 00:31:06 | |
Olga Kostromytska, University of Massachusetts discusses ABW movement and management, Joe Lucas, Saratoga National Golf Club, highlights the Rounds for Research initiative that drives funding of practical golf turf research, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
06 May 2021 | Episode 16 (Golf): Jim Brosnan, University of Tennessee: Is Poa annua really an annual? Implications for management. | 00:28:37 | |
Is Poa annua really an annual? Jim Brosnan from the University of Tennessee joins to discuss this question, and the implications for Poa management, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
07 May 2021 | Episode 17 (Sports turf): Andy Mcnitt, Penn State: Priorities for high schools, synthetic turf considerations. | 00:31:54 | |
Andy Mcnitt from Penn State University joins us to talk about priorities for high school level field management and synthetic turf considerations, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
13 May 2021 | Episode 18 (Golf): Ben McGraw, Penn State, annual bluegrass weevils. | 00:33:25 | |
Ben McGraw, Penn State University, discusses annual bluegrass weevil emergence patterns, resistance and control options, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
14 May 2021 | Episode 19 (Lawn and grounds): Grady Miller, NC State, rotary mower performance. | 00:30:36 | |
Grady Miller, North Carolina State University, joins us to discuss rotary mower performance, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
20 May 2021 | Episode 20 (Golf): Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, spring aeration. | 00:32:09 | |
Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins us to discuss spring aeration, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
21 May 2021 | Episode 21 (Sports turf): Chase Straw, Texas A and M, field firmness variability and athlete performance. | 00:32:05 | |
Chase Straw, Texas A and M University, joins us to discuss field firmness variability and athlete performance, plus turf news and updates from Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti. | |||
17 Mar 2022 | Season 3, Episode 1 (golf turf): Frank Rossi on winter damage | 00:31:08 | |
Frank Rossi, Cornell University, explains winter damage, how it happens, and what you can do about it, plus turf news and updates from Frank and Carl Schimenti. | |||
18 Mar 2022 | Season 3, Episode 2 (lawn and landscape): Early spring keys to successful season | 00:30:46 | |
The turf guys Frank and Carl chat about making key observations early in the season that will set you up for success later in the year, plus turf news and updates. | |||
24 Mar 2022 | Season 3, Episode 3 (golf): Winter injury recovery options | 00:30:37 | |
Widespread winter injury in the Northeast has us asking the question: what next? Dr. Kevin Frank of Michigan State University joins us to discuss recovery options and reasonable timelines considering the upcoming stretch of weather. Plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
25 Mar 2022 | Season 3, Episode 4 (sports): Early-season infield skin care | 00:37:49 | |
We chat early-season infield skin care with Evan Mascitti, Penn State University, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
31 Mar 2022 | Season 3, Episode 5 (golf): Spring expectations, Master's preview | 00:32:18 | |
With the weather hand we’ve been dealt, what should your golfers expect in the Spring? A Master’s preview and how the TV spectacle affects play at your course, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
01 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 6 (lawn): Soil testing and nitrogen applications | 00:35:44 | |
Karl Guillard, University of Connecticut, discusses his work on soil testing to guide Nitrogen fertilizer applications, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
07 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 7 (golf): Annual bluegrass weevil strategies | 00:32:10 | |
Olga Kostromytska, University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses spring strategies for annual bluegrass weevil control, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
08 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 8 (sports): Early-season turf hacks | 00:34:38 | |
Ben Polimer, Field and Grounds Coordinator, Town of Weston, Mass., on early-season turf hacks including strategic traffic dispersal to maximize use of safe athletic field surfaces, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
14 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 9 (golf): Data-driven turf managment | 00:34:13 | |
USGA Northeast agronomist John Daniels on data-driven turf managment practices and tools in development to help quantify playing conditions, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
15 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 10 (lawn): Better soil, better water | 00:33:43 | |
Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses practical steps to improve soil physical properties and water quality impairment, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
21 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 11 (golf): Fairy Ring management | 00:31:50 | |
Mike Fidanza, Penn State University, on Fairy Ring types, history, and management, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
22 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 12 (sports): Cultivation practices | 00:32:20 | |
Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, on when cultivation practices are warranted and which approaches work best to solve specific problems, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
28 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 13 (golf): Spring management of creeping bentgrass | 00:33:07 | |
Retired golf course superintendent, Rick Slattery, discusses his approach to spring management of creeping bentgrass surfaces, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
29 Apr 2022 | Season 3, Episode 14 (lawn): Spring green-up by variety, lawn alternatives | 00:30:22 | |
Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, on spring green-up of different turfgrass varieties and the increasing momentum of lawn alternatives, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
05 May 2022 | Season 3, Episode 15 (golf): Early-season growth rates and products for turf recovery | 00:30:16 | |
Dr. Bill Kreuser, president of the Greenkeeper App and Superintendent of Jim Ager Golf Course, discusses early-season growth rates and products (other than plant growth regulators) that can affect turf recovery, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
06 May 2022 | Season 3, Episode 16 (sports): Safety testing, infill depths and footwear effects on injuries | 00:33:28 | |
John Sorochan, University of Tennessee, talks sports field safety testing, infill depths and effects of footwear on non-contact injuries, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
15 May 2022 | Season 3, Episode 17 (lawn): Climate change and weeds | 00:32:05 | |
Matthew Elmore, Rutgers University, discusses the effects of climate change on weeds, non-chemical control of crabgrass, and spot treatment weed management, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
19 May 2022 | Season 3, Episode 18 (golf): Annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) options | 00:38:22 | |
Penn State entomologist Ben McGraw discusses annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) movement and control options and earthworm castings, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
23 May 2022 | Season 3, Episode 19 (sports): Natural v. synthetic, community engagement | 00:30:54 | |
Chase Straw, Texas A&M, discusses his work on athlete's exertion (does it vary on natural vs. synthetic?) and stakeholder engagement at community level sports fields, plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi. | |||
17 Mar 2023 | Season 4, Episode 1 (golf): Making sense of growing degree days | 00:29:50 | |
Arthur DeGaetano, Northeast Regional Climate Center, answers pressing questions like “When is a growing degree day REALLY a growing degree day?” plus news and updates with the turf guys Frank Rossi and Carl Schementi (who also provides an update on the latest golf balls). | |||
17 Mar 2023 | Season 4, Episode 2 (sports): Spring considerations and New England Sports Turf BMPs | 00:31:06 | |
The turf guys rant about the burden of maintenance that is commonly overlooked during the design and construction phase of sports fields. Ben Polimer, Field and Grounds Coordinator for the Town of Weston, Mass., joins in to discuss the brand new NESTMA BMP document and best practices to get fields ready for play in the spring. | |||
24 Mar 2023 | Season 4, Episode 3 (golf): Seedhead suppression – for playability or plant health? | 00:32:24 | |
The turf guys walk through the history of research on Poa annua seedhead suppression to look at ideal control and effects on plant health. They also take aim at unnecessary bunkers and discuss minimum levels of acceptable maintenance. | |||
24 Mar 2023 | Season 4, Episode 4 (lawn and landscape): Can introducing microclover in the lawn reduce fertilizer requirements? | 00:34:18 | |
Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, joins to chat about his research introducing microclover into lawns and utility of tall fescue on compromised soils. The turf guys discuss the concept of ecosystem services and how lawns can provide value | |||
06 Apr 2023 | Season 4, Episode 5 (golf): Reducing Poa annua on greens and seedhead science | 00:33:52 | |
The turf guys unveil their newest resource for golf course BMPs. Shawn Askew joins the show to discuss his research on reducing poa populations on putting surfaces, seedhead suppression, and some novel weed control strategies like drones, parabolic mirrors, and cryogenics. | |||
07 Apr 2023 | Season 4, Episode 6 (sports): Weed control in athletic fields | 00:33:31 | |
Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University, joins the show to discuss weed control in athletic fields. The turf guys discuss the priority of seeding before developing a weed control strategy, site specific management on athletic fields, and how rolling might have some weed control benefits. | |||
14 Apr 2023 | Season 4, Episode 7 (golf): Achieving sustainable turfgrass management | 00:32:10 | |
Dr. Michael Fidanza, Penn State Berks, joins the turf guys to discuss his new textbook “Achieving sustainable turfgrass management” which summarizes the latest science of sustainability in turfgrass. The show also discusses one of his favorite topics, fairy ring. | |||
14 Apr 2023 | Season 4, Episode 8 (lawn and landscape): Planning for sustainable landscapes | 00:31:12 | |
Shawn Kister, Associate Vice President of Horticulture Operations for Longwood Gardens, joins the show to talk about the sustainability initiatives at Longwood including recycling water for the landscape, meadow areas and electrification. | |||
21 Apr 2023 | Season 4, Episode 9 (golf): Root pathogen control on putting greens | 00:31:50 | |
Rich Buckley, Director of the Rutgers Diagnostic Lab, chats with the turf guys about ideal control strategies for root pathogens including timing of product application and the “war of attrition” when it comes to roots. | |||
21 Apr 2023 | Season 4, Episode 10 (sports): Baseball Infield specifications | 00:35:58 | |
Evan Mascitti, Penn State University, joins the turf guys to talk about his research on infield clay mixes. Evan outlines how different clay types respond differently to moisture, and best practices for early season infield maintenance. | |||
02 May 2023 | Season 4, Episode 11 (golf): Benchmarking and Mower set-up | 00:34:52 | |
The Turf guys explore the concept of benchmarking and how golf course superintendents can use key metrics to compare their operation to a standard. They put a focus on standard measurements for mower set-up and how this can drastically affect cut quality and plant stress. | |||
02 May 2023 | Season 4, Episode 12 (lawn and landscape): No Mow May - Yay or Nay? | 00:34:42 | |
Matt Elmore, Rutgers University, joins the show to discuss crabgrass emergence and non-chemical controls of crabgrass. Frank Rossi also takes a hard look at the idea of No Mow May and outlines alternatives that can still service pollinators without sacrificing the quality of the lawn. | |||
18 May 2023 | Season 4, Episode 13 (golf): Annual Bluegrass Weevil and Earthworms | 00:35:41 | |
Dr. Ben McGraw, Penn State, joins the turf guys to discuss his ABW scouting and research this Spring, and also discusses the difficulties in reducing earthworm castings. | |||
26 May 2023 | Season 4, Episode 14 (golf): PGRs and Remote Sensing | 00:38:49 | |
Bill Kreuser of Greenkeeper joins the show to talk about his research on plant growth regulators and use of remote sensing technologies to optimize resource use. | |||
26 May 2023 | Season 4, Episode 15 (sports): Novel field measurement techniques and hybrid field systems | 00:32:14 | |
John Sorochan, University of Tennessee, talks FIFA field management considerations with the turf guys. Different climates and grasses across North America will require site-specific management to maintain consistent playing conditions across venues for the 2026 World Cup. | |||
01 Jun 2023 | Season 4, Episode 16 (golf): Water conservation strategies in the Northeast | 00:32:33 | |
The Turf guys chat about the current dry weather and climate trends that will drive precipitation patterns moving forward. Matteo Serena, USGA, joins the show to discuss irrigation conservation strategies like drought emergency plans, using new turfgrass varieties, and emerging technologies like sub-surface drip irrigation. | |||
01 Apr 2024 | Season 5, Episode 1: Winter weather recap with Art DeGaetano | 00:31:01 | |
The turf guys chat with Art DeGaetano, professor in Cornell's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and director of the federally-supported Northeast Regional Climate Center, about the temperature, precipitation, and cloud cover trends we saw across the U.S. this winter. They also discuss the 2023 season retrospective and ask “how much was needed?” with respect to mowing, fertilizer, pesticides, and water. | |||
05 Apr 2024 | Season 5, Episode 2: Snow mold decline, fungicide resistance, pre-emergent strategies | 00:31:36 | |
The turf guys chat about the decline of snow mold pressure in NY, recent research on fungicide resistance, and pre-emergent strategies to account for the uncertainty in early season weather. | |||
12 Apr 2024 | Season 5, Episode 3: Meadow management and salt injury | 00:34:11 | |
The turf guys go off the deep end in today’s episode, where they discuss meadow area establishment and salt injury of turf. Dan Schied, Director of Grounds for Cornell, joins to discuss his experience with meadow management at Cornell, and the use of treated salt to limit quantities applied and subsequent turf injury. | |||
19 Apr 2024 | Season 5, Episode 4: Tall fescue with Cale Bigelow | 00:33:31 | |
Purdue University professor Cale Bigelow joins the show to share his observations on the evolution of tall fescues, interseeding fescue into existing stands, brown patch resistance, and some potential new uses for fescue as a sports surface. The turf guys also chat about the challenges of dealing with early season traffic. | |||
29 Apr 2024 | Season 5, Episode 5: Community sports fields with Chase Straw | 00:31:55 | |
Dr. Chase Straw, Texas A&M, joins the turf guys to talk about an ambitious project that seeks to understand all aspects of community sports fields and provide foundational data to decision-makers in the future. The turf guys also rant about proper footwear selection for athletes. | |||
02 May 2024 | Season 5, Episode 6: No Mow May and better alternatives with Sara Stricker | 00:31:51 | |
Dr. Sara Stricker, Guelph University Turfgrass Institute, discusses ALL the nuances of ‘No Mow May’. Is it really better for pollinators compared to a traditional lawn? Are their risks involved with allowing your lawn grow, unabated, for the month of May? Are there better alternatives for your landscape to promote pollinator habitat? This, and more, on the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
17 May 2024 | Season 5, Episode 7: Challenge golfers? Focus on nature experience? | 00:32:16 | |
The turf guys question the need to “challenge” golfers and offer ways superintendents can try to shift golfer focus to think about their experience in nature. They also chat about the building momentum of the growing season including root diseases, annual bluegrass weevil, and more on the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
29 May 2024 | Season 5, Episode 8: Soil testing – the answer to all your problems? | 00:30:44 | |
The turf guys rant about soil testing and look at the oldest grass study in the world – the Rothamsted Park Grass experiment. They also discuss the one nutrient that really matters –- nitrogen –- and defensible nitrogen rates in the Northeast for turfgrass, strategies to manage nitrogen appropriately and more on the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
30 May 2024 | Season 5, Episode 9: The Heinz 57 Show | 00:33:27 | |
In this whirlwind episode, the turf guys manage to cover: TMDLs, BMPs, models being wrong (but useful), ecosystem services, disease risk, athletic field safety, governance and stewardship dynamics of athletic fields and more. Hold on tight! Here comes the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
13 Jun 2024 | Season 5, Episode 10: Turf insect pests with Ben McGraw | 00:37:11 | |
Penn State's Ben McGraw joins the show to answer some tough questions about noenicitinoids. We also discuss challenges with alternative grub controls, get an update on annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) control strategies, the latest on earthworms and more. Here comes the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! | |||
13 Jun 2024 | Season 5, Episode 11: Turf disease management with Rich Buckley | 00:30:56 | |
Rich Buckley, Director of Rutgers University's Plant Diagnostic Lab and Nematode Detection Service, joins the turf guys to chat about the mentality of pesticide use in turf, root disease control, new pathogens and risk aversion. Here comes the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf! |