Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation

University of Minnesota 2008 Turf and Grounds Field Day

University of Minnesota 2008 Turf and Grounds Field Day
Thursday, September 11, 2008

EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES

Genetic Improvement of Prairie Junegrass for Use as a Turf
Matthew D. Clark, Research Assistant, Department of Horticultural Science

Breeding and Evaluating Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars for Minnesota
Nancy Jo Ehlke, Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics

Fine Fescue Cultivars
Andrew B. Hollman, Scientist, Department of Horticultural Science

2005 Kentucky Bluegrass NTEP Trial
Eric Watkins, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticultural Science

Kentucky Bluegrass Rough Conversion
Matthew J. Cavanaugh, Research Assistant, Department of Horticultural Science

Post Emergent Grassy Weed Control
Andrew B. Hollman, Scientist, Department of Horticultural Science

Establishment and Maintenance of Fine Fescue Putting Greens
Brian P. Horgan, Associate Professor, Department of Horticultural Science

Nutrient Runoff
Carl J. Rosen, Professor, Department of Soil,Water, and Climate

Nonselective Organic Herbicides
Robert J. Mugaas, Extension Educator - Horticulture, University of Minnesota Extension

Reducing Economic Loss Caused by Stem and Crown Rust in Perennial Ryegrass
ric Watkins, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticultural Science

Japanese Beetles are in Minnesota for Good
Vera A. Krischik, Associate Professor, Department of Entomology

Turf -Legume Mixes: N Fertility and N Fixation
JoAnn F.S. Lamb, USDA-ARS, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics

Horticulture Display and Trial Garden Tour Campus Landscape Design and Plant MaterialWalk and Talk
James B. Calkins, Education Specialist, Department of Horticultural Science

TRE Nursery Tour
Pruning Guide
Jeffrey H. Gillman, Associate Professor, Department of Horticultural Science; Chad P. Giblin, Assistant Scientist, Department of Horticultural Science