AR - OK Turfgrass Shortcourse
Just a reminder about registering for the AR_OK Turfgrass Shortcourse – please use the link below to register! Also, see information regarding pesticide CEUs and recertification issues.
We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Oklahoma and Arkansas Pesticide Credits have been approved for attending this course:
Oklahoma:
Check back soon for CEU course information!
Arkansas:
Attendance to this event will count as recertification for Commercial or Non-Commercial Applicators and Technicians.
Program information:
The University of Arkansas and Oklahoma State University will co-host a turfgrass shortcourse on January 7-8, 2020 in Little Rock, AR. This event is a 2-day, intensive course that covers the basics of turfgrass management, including topics such as turfgrass identification, fertilization, pest control, and best mowing practices. This is a great course for people who may have recently entered the industry or would just like a good refresher course on some of the fundamentals of turfgrass management. The course will run from approximately 8:00-5:00 each day and lunch and snacks will be provided both days.
Dates and Times:
January 7, 2020– 8:00-5:00
January 8, 2020– 8:00-4:30
Location:
University of Arkansas
Cooperative Extension office
Education Wing - Auditorium
2301 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Cost: $140 / person
Online Registration:
https://horticulture.uark.edu/research-extension/turf/short-course.php
Tentative schedule (may change):
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
|
Topic |
Speaker |
Time |
|
Welcome and Orientation |
Dr. John Boyd |
8:00-8:15 |
|
Disease Management |
Dr. Nathan Walker |
8:15-9:15 |
|
Break |
|
9:15-9:30 |
|
Disease Management Continued |
9:30-10:30 |
|
|
Turfgrass ID |
Dr. Justin Moss |
10:30-11:45 |
|
Lunch (catered in) |
|
11:45-12:45 |
|
Turfgrass Selection |
Dr. Dennis Martin |
12:45-1:45 |
|
Irrigation |
Dr. David Gerken |
1:45-2:45 |
|
Break |
|
2:45-3:00 |
|
Weed Management |
Dr. Dennis Martin |
3:00-3:45 |
|
Break |
3:45-4:00 |
|
|
Weed Management |
Dr. John Boyd |
4:00-5:00 |
|
Conclusion of Day 1 |
Dr. John Boyd |
5:00 pm |
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
|
Topic |
Speaker |
Time |
|
Turfgrass Establishment |
Dr. Mike Richardson |
8:00-9:00 |
|
Break |
|
9:00-9:15 |
| Fertilization |
Dr. Doug Karcher |
9:15-10:15 |
|
Break |
10:15-10:30 |
|
|
Cultivation |
Dr. Doug Karcher |
10:30-11:30 |
|
Arkansas Turfgrass Assoc. |
Kyle Sanders |
11:30-11:45 |
|
Lunch (catered in) |
|
11:45-12:45 |
|
Mowing |
Dr. Mike Richardson |
12:45-1:45 |
|
Break |
|
1:45-2:00 |
|
Insect Pest Management |
Dr. John Hopkins |
2:00-3:00 |
|
Break |
|
3:00-3:15 |
|
Pesticide Safety and Disposal |
Dr. John Hopkins |
3:15-3:45 |
|
Labels, Laws, Regulations |
Dr. John Boyd |
3:45-4:30 |
|
Final comments and adjourn |
4:30-5:00 |
Hotel accommodations:
Hotels that are very near the Cooperative Extension office are the Four Points by Sheraton, The Staybridge Suites - Medical Park, and the Wingate by Windham on Shackleford.
Map to Cooperative Extension Office
Contact person:
Matt Bertucci - bertucci@uark.edu
479-575-3979
John Boyd - jboyd@uaex.uada.edu
501-671-2224