Issue 2 • 2019 | VOL 100 Rutgers Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Golf & Fine Turf Day Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Lawn, Landscape, Sports Fields Day Contents Issue 2 2019 • Volume 100 Join Us at the 2019 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days - Forms Inside Thanks to the 2018 Field Days Sponsors on left Features In each issue 4,5 Meet a Board Member Patron Directory 3 6 Rutgers Golf Classic Reaches New Heights! President’s Message 4 7 NJ Legislative Update E ec ti e Di ec Board of Directors 22 8 The Loss of a Dear Friend, Joseph A. Bianco Sr. NJTA E en s 9,10 Golf Classic Snapshots ge s E ensi n O ces 11 Field Days 2019 -- New Tours Planned Photos in issue Courtesy of S aun arr and Ma Sweatloc . 12 Silent Auction at the Golf Classic 13 4 Good Reasons to be using Social Media Thanks to our 14,15 Field Days Schedule & Registration Forms Industry Partners for promoting in this issue. 18 Too Much of Everything is Just Enough! • Aquatrols 20 Field Days Sponsor Form • BASF 21 Field Days Silent Auction Donor Form • DLF Pickseed USA • Double ‘D’ Turf • Helena Agri • Landmark Turf & Native Seed • Rutgers Diagnostic Lab • Syngenta www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 2 2019 PATRON DIRECTORY AQUATROLS MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS Joe Gillespie Troy Kuenzi 1273 Imperial Way S nny ie ad NE Paulsboro, NJ 08066 Sa e O P : • gi es ie a a sc P : • y ie seeds c BASF PBI GORDON Da id Sc e John Wiblishauser P easan i e ad Eas enside A en e es Hi D Glenside, PA 19038 P : • Da id Sc e as c P : • i is a se ig d n c BAYER PROSEEDS MARKETING, INC & ALLIANCE SEED Je ey We d JP Olsen, Henry Lesinski Sc e d ad Wes side Ln S West Milford, NJ 07480 Je e s n O P : • e e d aye c P : s n seeds ne • en y a ianceseedc c DLF PICKSEED USA Je S ge n SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO Hig ay E Eric Nelson Tangent, OR 97389 Sc tts a n ad P : • s ge n d na c a ys i e OH P : • e ic ne s n sc tts c DOUBLE ‘D’ TURF Dennis DeSanctis J SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 86 Bergen Mills Road O e Di e n e T ns i NJ a n OH P : • : P : dennis d ed c • D eDT c Ae ati n Se ices STORR TRACTOR COMPANY en ndy Je a e GRASS ROOTS INC. Hig ay Eas Ken and Keith Kubik Branchburg, NJ 08876 PO Box 336 P : • indy s ac c eed NJ P : SYNGENTA ei i gi c • en i gi c Lee Kozsey A es LANDMARK TURF & NATIVE SEED Be e e PA John Brader P : • Lee sey syngen a c S Hay d ad S ane WA TRIMAX MOWING SYSTEMS P : • e : y ands n n andnati eseed c Uni ad i n A LEBANON TURF P : • Eas e and S ee y ands n i a e sc Lebanon, PA 17042 P : Thanks for your support! LEVITT’S LLC Ba y Le itt Dennis S i If any of your information Ed a ds ad has changed Pa si any NJ P : • : or needs updating, a y e itts c c • dennis e itts c c email execdirector@njturfgrass.org. 3 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org President’s Message: DAVE SCHELL David Schell NJTA President Greetings and welcome to the spring Meet a Board Member of 2019. I, like many of you, am waitwait- ing for a change in the weather pattern that doesn’t involve as much rain as we have continued to receive so far this year. I want to believe that this will change but am not getting any cooperation from mother nature. Continue to fight the battle, as you all are doing outstand- ing work making your turf playable for whatever game is played. On behalf of the NJTA Board of Directors, I want to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Rutgers Golf Classic. WHAT A DAY!! The support for the Rutgers Turf- DONOVAN MAGUIGAN grass Research program is second to none anywhere in this I began my turfgrass career as a summer laborer at DuPont country. A total of 402 golfers, $21,000+ raised on the Country Club while in college, with the full intent of becoming silent auction and an additional $125,000+ raised from the a golf course architect. Halfway through my education at Ohio golf event, as a result of everyone’s participation. There State, I changed my major to turfgrass science prior to completing are so many ways in which you can participate which I an internship at Merion Golf Club. After getting a B.S. in Turfgrass believe is the reason why this event is so successful. All Science, I worked at two Delaware private golf clubs, Bidermann the proceeds from the day’s events go to the New Jersey Golf Course for a year and Fieldstone Golf Club for 5 years as Turfgrass Foundation to be used to support the extensive an assistant. In 2011, after volunteering at Seaview Golf Club for research in turfgrass maintenance and turfgrass breeding the Shoprite LPGA Classic, I was offered the Pines Course Su- programs at Rutgers. perintendent position due to a vacancy and I progressed through the ranks at Seaview, becoming the Bay Course Superintendent I would also like to thank our many sponsors for their in 2012 and in 2013, after a management restructure, the Su- generous support of the tournament and the program. We perintendent overseeing both golf courses under Mike Bair, the could not do it without your support! Director of Agronomy. My primary focus at Seaview was the Bay Course, but I also managed the day to day operations and agro- The New Jersey Turfgrass Association Board of Directors nomics of both golf courses. In 2017, I became the South Course is continuously looking for individuals from all turfgrass disciplines to join a committee and share your ideas on Superintendent at Lake of Isles in North Stonington, Connecti- how to make the Association prepare and move toward the cut before returning to New Jersey in December of 2018 as the future. Who knows, you might even want to join the Board Golf Course Superintendent at Springdale Golf Club in Princeton, and work alongside some of the most dedicated people, New Jersey. working on your behalf, all year long. I would encourage you to speak to any Board member if you have an interest In my spare time, I enjoy photography, reading, and running. I in getting more involved with your association. have lived abroad in Singapore and have hiked 750 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Naturally, I enjoy playing golf and exploring On behalf of the BOD, I thank you for your continued sup- golf architecture history. port as a NJTA member. Here’s to a very successful 2019 season. We hope to see you in July at the Rutgers Field I am excited to return back to the NJTA Board as I feel the work Days. of the NJTA is essential for supporting the industry, turfgrass re- search, education, and the work of the Rutgers Turfgrass Pro- gram. I currently live in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and have a girl- Dave Schell friend with whom I enjoy spending time traveling with. NJTA President www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 4 Yo u c a n N ever say Meet a Board Member Tha n k You en ou gh ! our E ecutive irector Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP I just don’t know where time goes, but we are already half way through 2019! And it’s been a busy year. First of all, thank you to the many many NJTA mem- bers who joined this year and to those who contiue to renew your membership. We are nearing 1000 members and are hoping that this year will be the year we cross that threshold. We’ve published our CHRIS SHERRINGTON annual Members Directory, and will be sending you Chris works with Lawn Doctor, Inc., as a Technical Direc- the addendum of members who joined since April. tor/Agronomist. His job is multi-faceted from working with franchises to developing and updating technical programs This is our second issue of Clippings for the year... it across the US for Lawn Care, Tree & Shrub Care, Mosquito captures the success of the 24th Annual Rutgers Turf- and Pest Control. grass Research Golf Classic, held on May 6th. It also includes the schedule and registration forms for the Chris has had previous experience serving as a golf course upcoming Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days on Tuesday, July 30th, and Wednesday, July 31st. The superintendent at many courses: Navisink Countrty Club, sponsorship and silent auction donor forms are also Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club as first assistant superinten- in this issue. There will be a third issue of Clippings dent at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC, and at Pine that captures the Field Days and previews the ever Valley Golf Club in Clementon, NJ. He’s also worked at popular Green Expo Turf & Landscape Conference, Sunningdale Golf Club in Surrey, England, Fiddlersticks December 10-12, returning to the fabulous Borgata Country Club, Ft. Myers, Florida, Oak Hill Country Club, Hotel in Atlantic City. The dates of Expo may seem Rochester, New York, and Parkstone Golf Club in Dorset, later, but there always is a week between Thanksgiv- England. ing and Expo. We will continue to provide the pesticide and fertil- Chris and his diverse background and business experie- izer credits at Field Days and Expo as well as provide ince will add another experienced turfgrass member to the the very best in cutting edge research science and board of directors. speakers from all over the country. Edward A. Platz Memorial We enjoy the best relationships with our allied asso- ciations and will continue to offer their members the Scholarship Contact NJGIC (www.njgic.org) or Download link member registration rate that NJTA offers its mem- http://njgic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NJGIC- bers. Scholarship-Application.pdf The NJTA board meets monthly, except in July and Apply for this scholarship, established to promote the tri- August, and together make the decisions that move state area’s Agiculture and Green Industry students. If you our association and foundation forward. are: enrolled in a 4 year college or university in the US, are a sophomore, junior or senior, a NJ resident, are majoring All of this is thanks to you the members. We encour- in an Agriculture or Green Industry subject area and intend age you to become as involved as you can and even to pursue a career, complete the application. step up to join the Board. Cheers to you! Two (2) $1500 scholarships will be awarded. 5 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic Reaches New Heights by Shaun Barry, Golf Classic Chair T he 24th edition of The Rutgers Turfgrass Golf Classic reached a level of success that was a goal that Dr. Clarke with Steve for over 7 years and he became Chairman when Steve moved out of state. Shaun is the current Chairman and his Co-Chair is Dr. Karen Plumley and has been so for and Dr. Meyer have had for over a decade. That goal was four years. She is eminently qualified to take the reins of to have over 400 golfers enjoying the three courses at Fid- leadership when needed. dler’s Elbow CC. On May 6, 2019, that goal was achieved! The other important factor is the steady hand of NJTA’s Last year we had 368 golfers listed, but the final number Executive Director, Cece Peabody. That position makes was 354 players. That was the highest number in the his- her and her staff the central location that all registrations, tory of the Classic. This year our final pre-event number sponsorships and payments go through. They have a diffi- was 412. That was almost unbelievable. cult job but the paperwork and registration forms are com- plete, accurate and ready for registration. It couldn’t be true but we had to prepare as if it was true. 40 more carts were brought in, 16 more cases of beer were The day starts early with Matt Sweatlock placing the Thank ordered and Chef Michael added additional food for the You signs for the Premier Sponsors along the entrance for Grand Reception which was once again sponsored by A- everyone to see. Volunteers start arriving at 7:30 with most LIST. of the 15 people coming from Rutgers. These students start working at 8:00 with everyone getting time for breakfast We were prepared or so we thought. The sponsored by Turf Merchants Inc and final number was an amazing 402 golfers. Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance. That exceeded our guesses and it seems like Karen usually runs registration but this year most of these golfers were thirsty because she coordinated the efforts of our media and by the time Cece and I had played 3 holes, our first effort with using a drone. The fi- we were informed that we were running nal video should be excellent. Look for it low on beer. Lunch was being sponsored at Field Days or Expo. Dave Schell, Keith by Pure Seed and Pure Seed Testing and Bennett, and Ron Luepke were the key vol- they wanted to make sure we had enough unteers selling Mulligans and 50/50 tickets. beer. Many of the players made sure they Jeff Weld, Matt Lindner and Cece ran the didn’t run out so they took 3 or 4 cans with Silent Auction. Anywhere you looked you them at their first stop. We immediately or- would find NJTA board members helping dered another 15 cases which amounts to out. 540 cans of beer. That seems to have been the magic num- ber and as a result nobody went thirsty. Just before Dr Clarke welcomed everyone and sent them out to play, Lebanon Turf made a check presentation to Anyone reading this would be justified in asking how can Russ Harris. Russ is the President of the GCSANJ and he this event be so successful? Most fundraisers start out was given this check because Kyle Lenkey’s dog Rosie strong and start to fade somewhere around the seven year was the winning dog from their annual dog calendar. mark. Why has this event started strong and has become She was chosen by the attendees at the GCSAA National more successful? There are many reasons for that. The Conference in San Diego. Kyle is the assistant at the Fid- main reason is that Dr. Bruce Clarke was involved with the dler’s River Course and he and Rosie take good care of the initial planning and when Dr Bill Meyer arrived at Rutgers course. The check was in the amount of $3,000.00 and is he immediately joined Bruce and all of the scientists at the given to the local superintendent association if the winner Center for Turfgrass Science to make it bigger and better. is a member. Lebanon has been doing this for years. Rosie is the second winner from the GCSANJ. Brian Minemier’s Bill and Bruce reached out to their contacts in the industry dog Bandit was our first winner. and were met by positive responses. What is wonderful to see is that Dr. Stacy Bonos and Dr. Matt Elmore have got- Once everyone started playing they were greeted by 3 golf ten seriously involved in this critical part of the event. The courses in great shape which was not easy to do after a combined efforts of these scientists included 13 Premier long period of difficult weather. Matt Willigan, Steve Saxe Sponsors, 4 Eagle Sponsors, and 8 Birdie Sponsors. All of and their dedicated and talented staff provided excellent the sponsors at these levels will be listed at the end of this playing conditions. Carts were cart path only due to the article but it is always important to recognize Syngenta excessive amount of rain the state has received. (Years ago and Storr Tractor/Toro because both have been Premier our event would have been canceled.) It shows that all of Sponsors for all 24 years. That is true support for Rutgers the work that has been done on the courses has been worth and our industry. the costs and the efforts. An additional reason for this success is because, even Usually such a large number of golfers on the course plus though the Turfgrass Classic Committee is 100% volun- using cart paths only would add about an extra hour to the teer, this committee is committed to improving the Classic round but that didn’t happen. The pace of play was almost every year and the personnel on this committee stay on the normal. Maybe having Dr Bruce Clarke, Dr Bingru Huang committee. Steve Chirip was the Chairman for the early and Dr Albrecht Koppenhofer stationed on each course years and his assistant was Shaun Barry. Shaun worked helped teams lower their score and moved play along. www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 6 N egislati e U date by Matt Lindner, Legislative Chair A ss e a a e a acati n a ng i ac es e egis ati e iss es end e egis a s e se es Cit of eonia New erse is proposing to restrict com mercial landscaping companies from doing business in the Wi a said e e a e sti c nce ns i in e in n n Sa day s d s y in NJ and nati na y y need e in ed A e ese iss es a e: l hosate or Roundu as een n e e y ne s ind c nside ing e ee c cases a a e g ne agains NJ -A-3496/S-1810 P i iting e se c yi s Baye nsan T ey a e a eing a ea ed es ecia y insecticide Signed y e e n and assed in a since e ede a EPA ad s gi en i a c ean i ea se acc ding a e ec endati ns T e s ac Safe la ing Field s t is sti a c nce n as een e n is c ing ns ance anies a a e n n e ac ne ing n nge c e e d c in ei icies ic can a ec dis i s and e en end se s The Neoni Bill ic ses an a ne nic is sti n and cen e e e i as n een ac ed n As a ays e e a e any sed eg ati ns a y need ea ae is a ays a g ea idea c N .N R. a c nsisting se e a e sa nica e i y e essi na s nd a e c anges a a ec e NJ DEP as een sed and a es iss es c nce ning siness ic ea ings a e eginning a e ace any e e sa c anges e e a nd PPE e e en P an n attending e ge s ie d Days ei e J y y e i ds and e sa e y iss es J y s ee d iends nd ne nes s a e n edge and ec e da e n e a es esea c Nationall e c s a e e s and e ontgomer and d c s a ai a e y e end se Count ar land esti ide Ban se e e y es icting e se esticides n esidentia and any c e cia si es TURFGR ASS SERVICES Double ‘D’ Turf offers a variety of turfgrass cultivation services with experienced operators and quality equipment. Drill and Fill • Deep Drill • Deep Tine • Verti-Quake • Traditional Aeration Root Pruning • Top Dressing • Verti-Cutting JRM DISTRIBUTOR Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. 732-580-5516 DoubleDTurf.com Dennis DeSanctis, Sr. 732-241-7378 www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 7 The Loss of a Dear Friend - Joseph A. Bianco Sr. On May 22nd, Joseph A. Bianco Sr. passed away. The Turfgrass industry lost an exceptional person, and one who was a loyal friend to so many of us. Joe Bianco has been such a good example to me and all who were fortunate enough to know him. He loved his family, our country, the associations he was involved in, and Rutgers University. We have all ben- efited from his many selfless contributions. He made the world a better place through his never ending un- conditional love and dedication. Joe was a personal friend of mine for over forty years. He came up with the idea that there should be a Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association (RTAA). Dr. Ralph Engel agreed and a steering committee was formed to organize it. Along with a group of past students, we went to work with the guidance of Dr. Engel, Dr. Indyk, and Ned Lipman. Then our casual friendship became a stong bond. Joe served as the Treasurer of RTAA from the start until his passing, as I am a better person because of Joe’s influence. I well as Treasurer of NJTA for years. know many others feel the same way and will try to do what we can to honor his memory. He left a His idea of creating “Project Dream” was the first legacy and made a difference to many lives. Let us in the country to show students and the public about all try to follow his example. growing Turfgrass with a demonstration area con- structed off of Ryders Lane. He came up with the The Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association is hon- idea of naming the road from Rutgers Gardens to Hort ored to start a scholarship in his name this year. It Farm 2 to honor Dr.Engel and Dr. Indyk, and saw to will be named the Joseph Bianco Scholarship. it that the University would approve and install a road sign with their names on it. Thom Ritchie, Executive Director, Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association When the Rutgers Gardens was having trouble getting the grass cut, Joe jumped in and helped by cutting the grass at no charge. The list of his acts of kindness for Consider making a donation to the others could fill a book. Joe made things happen and Joseph A. Bianco Scholarship Fund worked to find a way to get things done. When others to keep it sustainable for future students. were pessimistic, he stayed positive. That is how he lived his life. The Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association thanks you! Joe took pride and was honored in serving others, especially his family. He served in the Korean War Make Checks Payable to NJTF and Mail to: and after returning home, started his business, Green Thumb Services. He wanted to learn more about turf Joseph A. Bianco Scholarship Fund and attended the FIRST 20-week Turfgrass course at 25 US Highway 46 West Rutgers. Wayne, New Jersey 07470 www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 8 GOLF CLASSIC 2019 SNAP SHOTS www.njturfgrass.org 9 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 More GOLF CLASSIC 2019 SNAP SHOTS Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 10 www.njturfgrass.org Field Days 2019 - New Tours Planned by Craig Tolley, County College of Morris One of the best opportunities to tour the world class Rutgers Turfgrass research farm has arrived! Welcome to the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days. Field days, for this year, will be held on July 30 and July 31, 2019. The Golf and Fine Turf Day, July 30th, will be at the Rutgers Turfgrass Farm (102 Ryders Lane) in North Brunswick, NJ. The Lawn, Landscape, and Sports Field Day, July 31, 2019 is returning to the Rutgers Adelphia Farm in Freehold (594 Halls Mills Road, Freehold NJ). The NJ Turf- grass Foundation again will be conducting a silent auction at each of the field days (you won’t want to miss this). Wednesday, July 31st, will be a full day. The Sport Field Managers Association of NJ will be holding their an- Come and learn about the most current develop- nual trade show before the tours and during lunch. The ments in turfgrass management. Meet the leaders field tours will include educational programs detail- and innovators in turfgrass research; the Rutgers’ ing advances in turfgrass breeding, low-input manage- Professors and Extension Specialists will be avail- ment systems, evaluations of synthetic and alternative able throughout the event to share their latest find- herbicides for weed control, plus False-Green Kyllinga ings. Both Days will offer pesticide recertification management. The field tours will additionally include credits from NJ, NY, CT. DE, PA ,MD, GCSAA Ed- some equipment demonstrations throughout the day. ucation credits, and ProFACT credits. Remember to come early, each day, so you have time For this year, field day will begin with an optional to visit with our sponsors and stop by the silent auc- early morning Core session for pesticide recertifi- tion tent and help support the Turfgrass Foundation. cation credits, on the 30th. This morning session is All proceeds of the foundation help support the Rutgers limited on space and will be filled with the first 80 Turfgrass program. Go over to the silent auction to see people who register. Be sure to register early in order the impressive variety of items to bid on, your support to secure your place. is greatly appreciated. Field Tours will include: wear tolerance trials for Pre-registration is now open!! Members of the New putting greens and fairways, the 2018 NTEP Tall and Jersey Turfgrass Association receive the early bird dis- Fine Fescue trials, and pre-emergence programs for count registration rate ($65.00 pre-registration, mem- goosegrass control on fairways. There will also be bers only $50.00). Members of allied associations stops reviewing the use of remote sensing and auto- (Sports Field Managers Assn of NJ, New Jersey Land- mation technology for turfgrass management, New scape Contractors Assn, Cultivated Sod Growers of NJ, results on the evaluation of fungicides for control of New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Assn, Golf Course Summer Patch, Gray Leaf Spot and Pythium. Superintendents Assn of NJ) are also eligible for the member rate. The student and master gardener rate is After, a delicious lunch on Tuesday the 30th there only $20.00 (with student ID) for each day, so bring will be the (ProFACT) Basic Training for Profes- your interns; this special rate is available to any college sional Fertilizer Certification (from 2:00 to 3:30pm). or high school student or master gardener. The ProFACT Fertilizer Certification Exam will be administered this day as well (for an additional fee Register today at http://www.njturfgrass.org or use the $90) from 3:30 to 5:00 pm; the exam will be avail- form in this issue. The early bird registration will be able in English or Spanish, space is limited so pre- open through July 15, 2019. After that day, on site registration is required. registration rates will apply ($80.00 non-members, members only $65.00). 11 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org SILENT AUCTION AT THE GOLF CLASSIC by Jeff Weld, Bayer As with all golf outings, we approached the 24th annual “Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic” (RRGC) on May 6th with a sense of anticipation and wonder. Anticipation is always a part of the game when you have a golf outing with so many participants that cannot be rescheduled if weather intervenes. We wondered if the weather would cooperate. It was a little soggy due to the previous days unrepentant rain, but this day weather was superb. We enjoyed the best weather in a long time on the day of the RRGC. We saw more early activity at the silent auction due to the efforts of Matt Lindner, Mike Reed, and a number of other volunteers. Once again outstanding support from “team Peabody” to let the auction run past the original planned closing time to let everyone participate. Everyone pitched in to make for another exceptional silent auc- tion. Beautiful views from the Fiddler’s Elbow veranda and the exceptional libations from the wait staff kept the bidders flowing (small pun). At the end of the day we enjoyed another very successful silent auction. There are far too many people to thank for listing in an article. We received bid items from over forty-five differ- ent companies and individuals. These forty-five donors provided a total of 120 items offered for sale. All of these companies and individuals combined to create a very prosperous event. The NJTA will net $20,430.00 from the silent auction. Even though we had fewer items, we actually beat last year due to the generosity of the people in our industry. All of that funding drops directly to the bottom line in support of New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation for exceptional turfgrass research at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Thank you to all the donors, bidders, those folks who chased down donations, and anyone else I may be forgetting. I also want to send a big thank you to NJTA Executive Director Cece Peabody and her staff at the event. Without those who do the mountain of work administering the silent auction before, the day of, and even after the event, it would not happen. Outsmart dollar spot with Xzemplar ® fungicide. 150 years Dollar spot is a relentless opponent, but when you’re prepared, you can cross it right off your list. Xzemplar fungicide with fluxapyroxad gives you consistent, longer-lasting protection against dollar spot. It’s fast-acting, with preventative and curative properties that keep dollar spot at bay. Trust Xzemplar fungicide to put you in control of the game. For more information please visit betterturf.basf.us. Always read and follow label directions. Xzemplar is a registered trademark of BASF. © 2015 BASF Corporation. All rights reserved. www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 12 4 Good Reasons to be using Social Media Think as you will, there are many good reasons to 4. Educate Yourself be on social media. Gone are the days of land line One of the main reasons I joined Twitter was the educa- telephones and unfortunately the hand written letter. tion opportunities it has to offer. Sure I learn the tech- Today we live in a fast paced, need-to-know-now so- nical stuff from our great researchers and professors at ciety. Armed with a powerful computer in our pocket, Rutgers throughout the year. But having the ability to our smart phones grant us instant gratification with a follow other golf course superintendents and read about few quick finger swipes. their problems and how they solved them is invaluable. We all experience different things every day and being It’s more important than ever to be connected, and able to share them helps everyone else. most of us turn to social media applications, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and others. All these Social media is now mainstream in all of our lives. It’s platforms have their pros and cons, so it’s up to you to important to embrace and use it as a powerful tool to choose what works for you. If you are not on any of communicate with others. these platforms, you are missing out on opportunities to grow your career and business. We hope you all give us a follow: Twitter: @NJTA_Turfgrass Facebook: www.facebook.com/NJTA.Turfgrass Here are 4 good reasons to be on social media. 1. Build Relationships Jason Osterhoudt Chances are we have all met new people at Green Superintendent, Metuchen Golf & Country Club Expo, Field Days or the RU Golf Classic. Don’t let NJTA Director, Social Media Committee Chair those new relationships germinate and then forget to water it. Being active on social media gives that new young relationship a chance to mature and grow. Eventually that new relationship will mature into a business colleague who can be a valuable asset within your network. 2. Sharing your expertise Social media gives you a quick and free way of shar- Right: ing your knowledge that you have spent years obtain- ing. This will attract new potential customers and Example colleagues that will help grow your business. It also of builds credibility within your brand and industry. Our Twitter current email campaign of “Turf Tips” is a great il- Feed lustration of this. These tips are intended to allow our current members to express their knowledge and help out their fellow colleagues in the industry. 3. Increase your visibility The NJTA purpose is to promote the Turfgrass Indus- try and enhance the environment through education, professionalism, leadership, and our partnership with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Over the past 40 years, we have accomplished amazing ad- vances in our industry. We have been using social media to enlighten our members with the “Funding Advancements” campaign. This hopefully gave our members a sense of pride in supporting the efforts of the NJTA. www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 13 2019 Rutgers Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS This form is Early Registration Only. If not received by 7/15/19, you must register Onsite. Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Wednesday, July 31, 2019 GOLF & FINE TURF Day LAWN, LANDSCAPE & Hort Farm 2, 102 Ryders Lane, North Brunswick NJ 08902 SPORTS FIELD Day WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: Adelphia Farm, 594 Halls Mills Road, Freehold NJ 07728 •������������������������������ • Creeping and Colonial Bentgrass NTEP Trials SFMANJ (Sports Field Mgrs Assn of NJ) Sponsored • Advances in Disease, Insect, and Weed Control Trade Show & Equipment Demonstrations • Programs for Pre and Post Emergence Goosegrass Control WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: Pesticide •������������������������������ • Best Management Strategies for control of Dollar Spot, and Other Important Leaf and Root Diseases of Turf Credits & • Major Advances in Turfgrass Breeding and NTEP Trials NJ ProFACT • Alternative Weed Control Programs • Evaluating Topdressing Sands and Coring for Putting Greens Awarded • Annual Bluegrass Control Programs • Basic Training for the Professional Fertilizer Applicator and for the Certification or Recertification Exam ($90 Fee) at end • Low-Input Turfgrass Systems IN ENGLISH or SPANISH of Event • The Latest Sports Field & Grounds Products FOLLOW US: @NJTA_Turfgrass • #RUturfdays19 DIRECTIONS to Farms on website - njturfgrass.org SCHEDULE OF THE DAY SCHEDULE OF THE DAY 7:30 AM Registration Opens 7:30 AM Registration & Trade Show Opens 8:00 – 8:30 AM CORE Session (Limit 80) - 1 Credit — OPTIONAL— — SILENT AUCTION OPENS — 9:00 AM TOURS & Equipment Demonstrations Begin Bring a 9:00 AM TOURS Begin — SILENT AUCTION OPENS — Portable 1:00 PM TOURS End Chair 1:00 PM TOURS & Equipment Demonstrations End 1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch & SILENT AUCTION Ends for the 2:00 PM Field Day Ends (Unless staying for below) Tours 1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch & SILENT AUCTION Ends — OPTIONAL— 1:30 – 2:00 PM CORE Session (Lunch Area) — OPTIONAL— 2:00 – 3:30 PM TRAINING for ProFACT in ENGLISH or SPANISH -- 1 Credit -- 2:00 PM Field Day Ends Earn 3 re-certification credits - No Fee 3:30 – 5:00 PM Fertilizer EXAM - $90 Fee There will be NO Basic Training for ProFACT and Available In ENGLISH or SPANISH NO Fertilizer EXAM on WEDNESDAY. Pre-Registration Required for Training & Exam Attend on TUESDAY for the Training and/or Exam. Member Rates Honored for Current Members of Assns: THANKS for being a 2018 FIELD DAYS SPONSOR on is Ed ld VIC GERARD ee ho Fr GOLF CARS Water & Ice Use Registration Form on other side or Register Online at www.njturfgrass.org This Event is hosted by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association • 25 US Hwy 46 W, Wayne NJ 07470 • DIRECTIONS ON WEBSITE 14 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org Pesticide Credits 2019 EARLY REGISTRATION FORM FIELD DAYS Awarded at end of Event THIS FORM IS EARLY REGISTRATION ONLY If not re ei ed OND ou must Register Onsite. �•�� ** To qualify for the “MEMBER” rate, you must be a current member of at least one of the Association(s) listed below or Join the NJTA with this form: (1) New Jersey Turfgrass Assn (NJTA) (2) Sports Field Mgrs Assn of NJ (SFMANJ) (3) Golf Course Superintendents Assn of NJ (GCSANJ) (4) NJ Landscape Contractors Assn (NJLCA) (5) NJ Nursery & Landscape Assn (NJNLA) (6) Cultivated Sod Growers Assn of NJ (CSGANJ) Membership will - be verified. ut Che sso iation s ou are E BER of ___ ____NJTA** ____SFMANJ** ____GCSANJ** ___ ____NJLCA** ____NJNLA** ____CSGANJ** Need S e ial ssistan e et us now in ad an e. Bring a Portable Chair 1 0 % D is c ou n t for 1 0 or more atten dees from s ame C ompan y Name:_______________________________________ for the Tours S EL EC T B O X FO R N U M B ER A TTEN D I N G EA C H D A Y EARLY REGISTRATION & FEES CHOICES Tues. 7/30/19 Weds 7/31/19 ** MEMBERS: Earl Registration Before Ea h Da ❑ 1=$ 50 ❑ 2=$100 ❑ 1= $ 50 ❑ 2 =$100 nSite ricing A er 7 5 increases to 65 Check # attendees & fees ❑ 3=$150 ❑ 4 =$200 ❑ 3= $150 ❑ 4 =$200 NON E BERS Earl Registration Before Ea h Da ❑ 1=$65 ❑ 2=$130 ❑ 1= $ 65 ❑ 2=$130 Check # attendees & fees ❑ 3=$195 nSite ricing A er 7 5 increases to 0 ❑ 4=$260 ❑ 3= $195 ❑ 4=$260 Student Rate: Send/Show copy of Student ID ❑ $20 ❑ $20 Rutgers Master Gardeners: Send/Show ID x Ea h Da TUESDAY ONLY @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM: ProFACT TRAINING (English or Spanish) • 3:30 - 5:00 PM: ProFACT EXAM ❑ Training: No Charge NO Training or Exam on Exam Fee: $90 in English or Spanish (To certify or To Recertify) ❑ _______x $90 Exam Wednesday ATTENDEES & PAYMENT INFORMATION ___ • To Register Online: www.njturfgrass.org • Questions? CALL (973) 812-6467 Com an : ____________________________________________________________________________________Today’s Date: ____________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________________________________________ State:________________ Zip ___________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ For EACH Attendee: Enter FIRST & LAST Name • Email • NJ Pesticide License • DOB (Date of Birth) • Circle Which Day/s Attending: 1 First_______________________________________ First_______________________________________ 3 First_______________________________________ 4 First_______________________________________ 1 Last_______________________________________ ast_______________________________________ 3 Last_______________________________________ 4 Last_______________________________________ Email_______________________________________ Email_______________________________________ Email_______________________________________ Email_______________________________________ NJ Pesticide License #__________________________ NJ Pesticide License #__________________________ NJ Pesticide License #__________________________ NJ Pesticide License #__________________________ Date of Birth (DOB)____________________________ Date of Birth (DOB)____________________________ Date of Birth (DOB)____________________________ Date of Birth (DOB)____________________________ Days Attending: TUES • WEDS • BOTH Days Attending: TUES • WEDS • BOTH Days Attending: TUES • WEDS • BOTH Days Attending: TUES • WEDS • BOTH NJTA MEMBERSHIP (Join with registration to qualify for Member Rate) 2019 NJTA Membership: (January 1 - December 31) $___________________ rint na e in bo be ow. • One (1) Individual Member x $80 Each • Turfgrass Members: Golf Courses, Lawn Care, Landscapers, more x $210 (1- 3 Names) $___________________ rint na es in bo be ow. • Business Members: Manufacturer, Suppliers or Sod Producers x $275 (1- 4 Names) $___________________ rint na es in bo be ow. Print Member Names: TOTALS: Fees $_______________ • Membership $_____________ TOTAL DUE $____________________ MAIL CHECK (Payable to NJTA): 25 US Hwy 46 W, Wayne NJ 07470 • Fax Form w/ Credit Card or Purchase Order # to: (973) 812-6529 REGISTER & PAY ONLINE: www.njturfgrass.org • CALL if questions: (973) 812-6467 Payment: TOTAL Enclosed: $________________________________ *Registration fees are non-refundable. Purchase Orders must be signed by NJTA. Check # _____________ || Credit Card: ___Visa___ Mastercard___ American Express || Purchase Order #___________________ Send PO or Voucher Account Number: //____ ____ ____ ____ // ____ ____ ____ ____ // ____ ____ ____ ____ // ____ ____ ____ ____ // with registration form. Signed POs mean you Exp. Date (MM/YY): //____ ____ // ____ ____// Security Code: //____ ____ ____ ____ // are liable for payment. Name on Account: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Billing Address (if different from above): ___________________________________________________________Billing Zip Code: _________________________ Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_________________________ Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 15 www.njturfgrass.org Rutgers Golf Classic...continued from page 6 by Shaun Barry Once play was ended everyone started enjoying the Grand Reception. Tom Hurley is the General Manager and Michael Nyerges is the Clubhouse Manager. Because of the large Premier Sponsors bump in attendees,Tom, Michael, Executive Chef Michael Weisshaupt and Head Golf Professional Ryan Buckley had BASF • Bayer • DLF Pickseed USA • Grass Roots to make several changes to the reception area to accommo- • Landmark Turf & Native Seed • Lebanon Turf date everyone. They did a great job and it felt like we had more room than previous years. Moving the seafood selec- • Mountain View Seeds• PBI Gordon Corp • Pro- tions into the Atrium and the extra tables and chairs made quite a difference. People seemed content relaxing while Seeds/ Marketing Alliance Seed • Scott’s Miracle-Gro enjoying food, drink and renewing old acquaintances as the • SiteOne Landscape Supply • Storr Tractor Com- sun started to set. It was the perfect way to relax after a fun day of playing golf. pany/Toro • Syngenta Professional Products. Dr. Brad Hillman spoke briefly thanking everyone for their support of Rutgers and the Center for Turfgrass Science. Eagle Sponsors He stressed the great relationship between Rutgers and the industry and that it is recognized throughout the different • Finch Services • Harrell’s • Nufarm departments in the university. Bruce acknowledged the • Paige Electric Company. Premier, Eagle and Birdie Sponsors by name but he never forgets that every sponsor is truly important to the success of the Classic. He however recognizes that many people have time constraints so brevity is important. Dr Meyer Birdie Sponsors graciously accepted Bruce’s concession of defeat in their • AMVAC Chemical Corporation • Burlingham Seeds annual competition to see who is responsible for bringing in the most revenue. To his credit Bruce is gracious in defeat • Columbia Seeds • GCSANJ/GCSANJ Foundation but he plans on winning in 2020 which will be our 25 An- niversary. • NJTA/ NJTFoundation • Pennington Seed • Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science I hope you will make an effort to join us next year on May 4th because we plan on making it the best Classic ever and • Tode Landscape Contractors. we need you to make that happen. Plays well with others. Agronomically formulated for compatible color, density and texture to blend well when interseeded into existing bentgrasses, CENTER CUT™ is the ultimate generation blend for golf courses. Featuring improved dollar spot resistance, optimum density, and quick divot and ball mark recovery, CENTER CUT not only plays well with your existing grass, it plays well for golfers too. CENTER CUT TM Creeping Bentgrass Blend 8 0 0 -2 6 8 - 018 0 I t u r f a n d n a t i v e s e e d .c o m 16 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org PHILLIP VINES is Honored by the Musser International Turfgrass Foundation and Received the 2019 Award of Excellence Feb 21, 2019: This award is given to an outstanding Ph.D. candidate who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, dem- onstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass re- search. Vines received a substantial grant from the foundation. Authorized Direct Distributor of After graduation,Vines planned to become an assistant professor of plant breeding and focus on developing improved turf- grass cultivars for use around the world. Update: Phillip is currently a non-tenured assistant professor in the turfgrass breeding For more information contact: Tim Gerzabek (609) 221-9240 program at Rutgers University, Plant Biology Department. Congratulations Phillip! “THE BEST BENTGRASS PROGRAM IN THE WORLD” 007 CREEPING BENTGRASS 1-800-445-2251 ● www.sroseed.com www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 17 Too Much of Everything is Just Enough! by Richard Buckley, Director, Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory If you haven’t noticed, it is raining again. A quick look Common symptoms include: at the website of our NJ state climatologist indicates 1. Wilting, yellowing, and browning of foliage that 10 of the last 12 months have been dominated by 2. Leaf tip scorch and premature defoliation above average rainfall totals. Statewide averages and 3. Twig or branch dieback trends notwithstanding, locally heavy downpours and 4. Blackening of roots and soils high intensity storms have left us with super saturated 5. Death, decline, and reduced root biomass soils on many locations. 6. Rotted root tissues slough off Be aware that similar above-ground symptoms can occur as a result of other abiotic factors such as heat and drought, freezing, transplant or poor planting tech- nique. Furthermore, insect or disease problems can also look the same. White grubs eat roots and the affected turf wilts and declines in much the same way as if it was water-logged or drought-stressed. The weather is the obvious suspect in diagnosing “wet feet,” but knowl- edge of the site, drainage, and irrigation practices is also helpful determining the cause of the problem. Wet soils also provide ideal conditions for many root The question you may be asking is: what is the impact and crown rot pathogens. Water molds, such as Phy- of our weather trends on the health and prosperity of tophthora and Pythium thrive in wet soils. Roots dam- our plants? aged by wet soils may also be colonized by fungi like Armillaria and Rhizoctonia. In turfgrass, the summer “Wet feet” is common vernacular for a soil condition patch pathogen, Magnaporthiopsis poae, does its best that affects plant species intolerant of wet growing con- work in soils with high moisture levels. Accurate iden- ditions. “Wet feet” occurs when soils become saturated tification of root-infecting pathogens requires at least a with water. Water fills the pore spaces between soil par- microscope, and often needs special isolation or testing ticles, which displaces available oxygen, making the techniques that would only be available in a laboratory root zone anoxic. All roots require oxygen to function setting. well—some plants need more than others—but, when oxygen is deficient, roots will suffocate, function poor- So, how do you know for sure? Wet feet or disease? ly or fail outright. Plants with dysfunctional roots ulti- Abiotic stress or insect pest? mately perform poorly, decline and may eventually die. Since 1991, The New Jersey Agriculture Experiment The presence of wet, soggy soils, or puddles on the soil Station and Rutgers Cooperative Extension have main- surface after heavy rains are obvious indicators of “wet tained the Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory to assist feet”. Algae, cyanobacteria, or moss growing on soil with the plant health diagnostic needs of the residents surfaces can also be indicative of wet sites. Anoxic soils of New Jersey. Our mission is to provide accurate and often smell foul as populations of soil bacteria shift to timely diagnosis of plant problems. Since inception, the those that thrive on low oxygen sites. They may pro- Plant Diagnostic Laboratory has processed over 58,000 duce sulfur as a byproduct of their metabolic processes plant samples with an average response time of 2.29 and can also produce toxic compounds that further limit days per sample. root growth. Even when the soil is dry, the swamp smell of a water-logged soil is unmistakable. The Plant Diagnostic Laboratory is staffed with two diagnosticians trained in entomology and plant pathol- Plants affected by “wet feet” may decline quickly or ogy as well as a rotating cast of student assistants. The die over several months or years. It is not uncommon laboratory staff works in cooperation with other experts for those with damaged roots to persist until high heat within Rutgers University. We also cooperate, through stress periods when the root system can’t keep up with the National Plant Diagnostic Network, with diagnosti- evapotranspiration demands. cians at other Land Grant Universities, with regulators continued on page 19 18 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org Too Much of Everything is Just Enough! contiued from page 18 at the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, and with USDA-APHIS-PPQ. Sampling and submission instructions, including the services provided and the fee schedule can be found on the website: www.njaes.rutgers.edu/services. While you are there, check out the Rutgers Soil Testing Labora- tory page for your soil fertility testing needs. Plant samples can be mailed or dropped off at the lab. Each sample must be accompanied with the appropriate submission form and payment. A quality sample is very important in getting an accurate diagnosis. If the problem is the canopy of a tree, a twig or a branch with leaves attached should be sent. If the problem is in the roots, the roots must be sent. Turfgrass in cup-cutter sized plugs is ideal. The best samples are those plants and plant parts that are in active decline. The transition between healthy and unhealthy often yields the best result. When possible, whole plants are always best. Photographs are a great way of sharing information and the inclusion of photographs with the sample (or by email) is strongly encouraged. A completed submission form is essential. The more information we have, the better we can address the problem. Our contact information, mailing addresses and driving directions can also be found on the website: www.njaes. rutgers.edu/services. Most samples should be submitted by mail to Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, PO Box 550, Milltown, NJ 08850. For delivery services like UPS or Fed Ex or drop-off, the current campus address is: Geiger Turfgrass Education Building, 20 Indyk-Engle Way North Brunswick, NJ 08902. The Geiger Build- ing is located on the turfgrass research farm, near the Rutgers Gardens, off of Ryders Lane in North Brunswick. The Plant Diagnostic Laboratory responds by email and every client receives an up-to-date, evidence-based, control solution. We make every attempt to include all cultural, biological, and chemical options for each situa- tion. Please call the laboratory staff at 732-932-9140 if you have any questions. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY NEED AND BUDGET Tom Valentine Aquatrols has been the world leader in soil surfactant technology for more Territory Manager than 60 years. Our soil surfactants optimize soil moisture and improve irrigation tvalentine@aquatrols.com efficiency, resulting in significant water and energy savings. (610) 299-4470 With a full line of soil surfactant products backed up by sound science and independent research, we offer solutions for every need and budget. Contact your local Aquatrols distributor today or visit www.aquatrols.com for more information. 19 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days 2019 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 Dear Colleague: The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days are one of the finest and most respected two-day events in the country. Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science shares the latest research with turfgrass managers and green industry professionals. This research helps professionals make improved turfgrass management decisions. We invite you to partner with NJTA and become a SPONSOR. We accept multiple Sponsors in each category, with the exception of golf carts and water/ice. Thanks in advance for your support! Tracy Wadhams, Field Days Chair SPONSORSHIP LEVEL SELECT COST BENEFITS Complimentary Registrations for BOTH Days (Previously one!). SEND YOUR COMPANY LOGO TO: execdirector@njturfgrass.org EIGHT (8) Complimentary Registrations. * Logo in eblasts PLATINUM ! $1600 Company logo/Name on NEW! Blade Banner, Signs & Posters • Verbal recognition • NEW! Sponsor Name Badge SIX (6) Complimentary Registrations. * Logo in eblasts GOLD ! $ 1200 Company logo/Name on Signs & Posters • Verbal recognition • NEW! Sponsor Name Badge FOUR (4) Complimentary Registrations. * Logo in eblasts SILVER ! $ 900 Company logo/Name on Signs & Posters • Verbal recognition THREE (3) Complimentary Registrations. * Logo in eblasts • BRONZE [LUNCH] ! $ 800 Company logo/Name on Signs & Posters • Verbal recognition TWO (2) Complimentary Registrations. * ICE CREAM ! $ 600 Company logo/Name on Signs & Posters • Verbal recognition BREAKFAST & AM BREAK ! $ 500 TWO (2) Complimentary Registrations. * (Coffee/Tea & Pastries & Fruit/Snacks) Company logo/Name on Signs & Posters • Verbal recognition FIELD DAY Research Support ! $ 200 Company Name on Poster GOLF CARTS: Reserved by: TWO (2) Complimentary Registrations. * Water Carts and People Movers VIC GERARD GOLF CARS Signage with Company logo • Verbal recognition. ICE & WATER Donated by SAM’S CLUB, Freehold & SAM’S CLUB, Edison • TWO (2) Complimentary Registrations. * • Signage with Company log • Verbal recognition TENT Donated by Rutgers, OCPE • Verbal Recognition • Signage Yes, we would love to be a 2019 FIELD DAYS SPONSOR! ! Invoice !Payment Info Below Date_____________________Company______________________________________________ Contact ____________________________ Billing Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________ Email__________________________________________________________ PAYMENT INFO: CREDIT CARD: _____VISA _____MASTERCARD _____AMERICAN EXPRESS • CHECK #:_________________ Account Number: //____ ____ ____ ____ // ____ ____ ____ ____ // ____ ____ ____ ____ // ____ ____ ____ ____ // Exp. Date (MM/YY): //____ ____ // ____ ____// Security Code: //____ ____ ____ ____ // ATTENDEES (Number based on Sponsor Level): 2018 SPONSORS – THANKS! TUESDAY WEDNESDAY PLATINUM: Bayer • Mountain View Seeds • SiteOne Landscape Supply • Storr Tractor 1. 1. GOLD: Aquatrols • Grass Roots • Syngenta 2. 2. SILVER: BASF 3. 3. BRONZE: DLF Pickseed • Gowan 4. 4. ICE CREAM: Finch Services • Helena Agri AM BREAK: A-List • Baltusrol Golf Club 5. 5. • George E. Ley Co • PGA–NJ Section • SePro 6. 6. GOLF CARS: Vic Gerard Golf Cars 7. 7. WATER: Sam’s Club 8. 8. Event Hosted by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association • 25 US Highway 46 W • Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • www.njturfgrass.org • execdirector@njturfgrass.org • 5/28/19 www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 20 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days - July 30 & July 31, 2019 2019 SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS All Proceeds Benefit the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation Don’t Forget to “SMILE!” The New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation holds a SILENT AUCTION during AMAZONSMILE EARNS MORE $ FOR Rutgers Research Turfgrass Field Days. All proceeds benefit the New THE NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS Jersey Turfgrass Foundation, which directly supports Rutgers University FOUNDATION (NJTF) Turfgrass Research Programs, Scholarships, and more. Through the AmazonSmile Foundation, Amazon will contribute 0.5% of eligible We encourage you to support cutting-edge turf education and research by purchases on www.smile.amazon.com to donating products or services. It’s easy to donate or purchase through the the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation. Amazon Smile Program www.amazon.com Select from the Amazon Wish List of items at various price levels. Select the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation (NJTF) as your To get to the “Wish List”, go to www.amazon.com. Find “Lists” in the designated recipient to upper right. Click on “Find a List or Registry.” Type NJTA (not NJTF) participate. in the search box. Click on ‘NJTF Silent Auction’. Follow the prompts to pay and complete. You can also go directly to the wish list by copying this It’s easy! CLICK HERE: link in your browser: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22- http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2QHICDSHX7ZLH/ref= 3270805 Select the NJTF. Or…. topnav_lists_1 If you purchased from the list, send us a notification. https://smile.amazon.com Log in to your Amazon account and OR… Complete and return this form with your details. designate the ‘New Jersey Turfgrass Thank you in advance for making a donation to the 2019 Golf Classic Foundation’ as your AmazonSmile Silent Auction! organization and then shop ‘til you drop! Jeff Weld Matt Lindner Dennis DeSanctis Jr. Silent Auction Silent Auction NJTA Foundation Co-Chairman Co-Chairman President Company Donated Item(s) Value Company: Contact Person: Address: Phone: ( ) Email: We will deliver product to the We will deliver product to Winner must PICK UP the SILENT AUCTION the WINNER product Auction product on Weds, Auction product on Tuesday, July 30 No Preference – July 31 - Lawn, Landscape & Golf & Fine Turf Day Auction product either Day Sports Field Day New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation • 25 US Highway 46 W • Wayne NJ 07470-6801 Phone: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • www.njturfgrass.org • execdirector@njturfgrass.org 21 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 NJTF Tax ID: 22-3270805 • 5/30/19 www.njturfgrass.org Meet the NJTA Board of Directors David Schell Rob Johnson Matt Lindner Matthew Sweatlock President Vice President Secretary Treasurer BASF Fisher & Son SavATree Cedar Park Cemetery Dennis DeSanctis Jr. Shaun Barry Jack Higgins Michael Reed Foundation Golf Classic Director Director President Chair EarthWorks SynaTek Double ‘D’ Turf Jason Osterhoudt Dr. Karen Plumley Craig Tolley Jeff Weld Director Golf Classic Director Director Metuchen Golf & Co-Chair County College BAYER Country Club of Morris Tracy Wadhams Chris Sherrington Donovan Maguigan Chris Carson Field Days Chair Director Director Expo Chair Traywood LLC Lawn Doctor Spingdale Golf Echo Lake Club Country Club Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP Dr. Bruce Clarke Dr. James Murphy Executive Director Advisor Advisor NJTA/NJTF Rutgers University Rutgers University www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 22 Rutgers Extension Offices & Numbers E A antic ny 2019 Events E Be gen ny E B ing n ny Rutgers Turfgrass Research E a den ny FIELD DAYS 1 E a e ay ny Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Hort Farm 2, New Brunswick, NJ E e and ny Golf & Fine Turf Day E Esse ny E ces e ny Rutgers Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS 2 E H ds n ny Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Adelphia Farm, Freehold, NJ E H ned n ny Lawn, Landscape, and E e ce ny Sports Fields Day E idd ese ny ----- E n ny GREEN EXPO E is ny Turf & Landscape Conference E Ocean ny December 10-12, 2019 E Passaic ny Borgata Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, NJ E Sa e ny E S e se ny Note: E S sse ny Thanksgiving is November 28, later in the month. E Uni n ny There’s always a week E Wa en ny between Thanksgiving and Green Expo. Please notify the NJTA office if any of the above numbers have changed. Thank you. 973-812-6467 • execdirector@njturfgrass.org www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 23 First Class Mail PRESORT U.S. Postage PAID Wayne, NJ Permit #347 New erse Turfgrass sso iation US Hig ay W • Wayne NJ P ne • a e ecdi ec n g ass g • n g ass g 2019 Board of Directors Da e Sc e P esiden Rob Johnson, Vice President att Lindne Sec e a y att S ea c T eas e ece Pea dy AT P E ec ti e Di ec Dennis DeSanctis J ndati n P esiden S a n Ba y assic ai is a s n E ai an Jack Higgins, Director D n an ag igan Di ec Jason Osterhoudt, Director D a en P ey Di ec Mike Reed, Director is S e ing n Di ec aig T ey Di ec Tracy Wadhams, Director Je We d Di ec D B ce a e Ad is D Ji y Ad is