Issue 1 • 2020 | VOL 102 2020 is the 50th Anniversary of NJTA & 25th Anniversary of Golf Classic - Let’s Celebrate! Rutgers Turfgrass Research GOLF CLASSIC Monday, May 4, 2020 Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club Bedminster, NJ New Jersey Turfgrass Association 50th Anniversary 1970 - 2020 Contents Issue 1 2020 • Volume 102 NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1970 - 2020 Features 6 Green Expo 2019 Wrap Up 7 New Jersey Legislative Update 8 Use AmazonSmile to Support NJTF 9 - 10 Green Expo Snapshots MEMBER BENEFIT! 11 The Birth of a Classic Watch your email from NJTA for the latest 12 Scarlet Knights at Turf Bowl TURF TIPS or 13 Golf Classic Schedule of Day FUNDING 14 Golf Classic Registration & Sponsor Form ADVANCEMENTS! 15 Winter in the Plant Diagnostic Lab 17 Tweet & Beware Have one of your own to 18 Hall of Fame Winner: Dr. Brad Hillman share with other members? Send to: 18 Member of the Year: Keith Kubik execdirector@njturfgrass.org 20 Recognition Award: Dr. Dean Goodman Thanks to our Industry Partners In each issue for promoting in this issue. 3 Patron Directory 4 President’s Message • Aquatrols 5 From our Executive irector • BASF 22 Meet the Board of Directors • Coombs Sod Farms 23 NJT Events & ates • DLF Pickseed USA/Seed Research 23 Rutgers Extension ces • Double ‘D’ Turf • Landmark Turf & Native Seed Photos in issue Courtesy of • Mitchell Products Shaun Barry and Matt Sweatlock. • Mountain View Seeds NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION • Rutgers University, Plant Diagnostic Lab 25 US Highway 46 West Wayne, New Jersey 07470-6801 • Syngenta Ph: (973) 812-6467 • Fx: (973) 812-6529 • Turco Golf execdirector@njturfgrass.org www.njturfgrass.org Clippings |Issue 1 • 2020 2 2020 PATRON DIRECTORY BASF MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS avid Schell Troy Kuenzi Pleasantville Road Sunnyview Road NE Forest Hill, 2 Salem, R Ph ( ) - 2 avid.Schell basf.com Ph ( ) - troy mtviewseeds.com BAYER PBI GORDON Je rey eld John iblishauser Schofield Road East Glenside venue est ilford, NJ Glenside, P Ph ( ) - je .weld bayer.com Ph ( ) - jwiblishauser pbigordon.com COLUMBIA RIVER SEED/COLUMBIA SEEDS PROSEEDS MARKETING, INC & ALLIANCE SEED Paul Hedgepath, olumbia River Seed JP lsen, Henry esins i P ox , Plymouth, estside n S Ph ( ) - 2 Je erson, R 2 paul columbiariverseed.com Ph ( ) 2 - jolson proseeds.net henry allianceseedco.com Sco Harer, olumbia Seeds N Hic ory Street, lbany, R 2 SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO sharer columbiaseeds.com Eric Nelson Sco slawn Road DLF PICKSEED USA arysville, H Je Sturgeon Ph ( )2 -2 eric.nelson sco s.com Highway E Tangent, R SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Ph ( ) - jsturgeon dlfna.com verloo rive Gra on, H DOUBLE ‘D’ TURF Ph ( ) - ennis eSanctis Jr. ergen ills Road STORR TRACTOR COMPANY onroe Township, NJ Steve radley Ph ( 2) - Fx ( 2) - Highway 22 East dennisjr doubledturf.com www. ouble Turf.com ranchburg, NJ eration Services Ph ( ) 22- sbradley storrtractor.com GRASS ROOTS INC. 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As a Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management Program graduate and someone who has made his career in and around the state of New Jersey, it is very fulfilling to come full circle and have the opportunity to give back to a turf program that has given me so much. I remember a conversation with a guidance counselor in high school when he asked me to discuss my “future” I quickly replied that I would be working in the Golf Course Maintenance industry. He ada- mantly encouraged me to come up with a second option, as he insisted there was no future in that career path. Now a 25 year veteran of the green industry, I say the future could not be brighter. I say thank you to the rewarding career I chose and the life it has provided me. I say thank you for introducing me to my best friend and wife, and our three beauti- ful daughters, who continue to challenge me and change my life every day. I say thank you for the countless friends and colleagues I have made over the past 25 years. And I look forward to the next 25 years. Under Dave Schell’s tenure as President, the New Jersey Green Expo Hello NJTA members!!! I am extremely excited to serve you on was another outstanding success, setting the bar very high for 2020. the New Jersey Turfgrass Board. My name is Joshua Kopera On behalf of NJTA I would like to thank all the speakers and instructors and I have had the pleasure of working for Harrell’s LLC for the for making the educational slate the best in the nation year after year. last 12 years. Harrell’s LLC is a customer-specific turfgrass I would also like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the 2019 spon- solutions company to help our golf course superintendent and sors. Without your support over the years, this event would certainly sports turf partners achieve sterling results. not have grown into the most attended conference of the year. Lastly a very special thanks to Chris Carson, Event Chair, and Keith Kubik, Vice I have been involved in the golf industry since the age of 14 af- Chair, along with the entire Green Expo Planning Committee. I know ter working at the local country club for a free golf membership. all the effort these individuals put into making those days successful. I’m a Graduate of UMass Amherst and the Stockbridge School Please take a moment to thank them for their decideation when you see them out and about. of Agriculture. After college and some amazing internships in NJ at Ridgewood Country Club and Maplewood Country Club, Looking toward Spring, imagine an event where you can network with I had the privilege of growing in two golf courses on the east over 400 of our very best industry leaders, innovators and colleagues; end of Long Island, East Hampton Golf Club and The Bridge enjoy a great round of golf at one of the best courses New Jersey has Golf Club. Following the completion of The Bridge, I returned to offer; bid on great items in the silent auction; and contribute to the to Maplewood Country Club to work for one of my mentors and continued success and growth of one of the finest turfgrass research succeeded Greg Nicoll as Superintendent for a period before programs. Well we have been planning it over the past year and it is starting with Harrell’s. now right around the corner. The Rutgers Research Classic will be held on Monday, May 4th at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club. This year’s event I am blessed with an amazing family including my wife Amanda is sure to be very special, as we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary. The Classic has raised over 1.9 million dollars over the past 24 years and two children. Jack is a high school freshmen who is look- for education, research, scholarships, construction of new facilities con- ing forward to the upcoming high school baseball season, and tributing to the advancement of the Rutgers Turfgrass Program. It goes Katelyn is a 12-year-old seventh grader who keeps us busy with without saying that this event would not be the overwhelming success being a three-sport athlete. We usually spend our weekends it is without our gracious sponsors over the years and the hard work of shuttling kids from state to state and from one tournament to an- Dr. Bruce Clarke and Dr. William Meyer, as well as the efforts of our other. I enjoy watching my kids play sports, golfing and traveling two Golf Classic Co-Chairs, Shaun Barry and Dr. Karen Plumley. I look the world. Fun fact alert… my daughter plays for the Avalanche forward to seeing everyone there on May 4th. Softball Program run by Jim and Annemarie Drury, members of the NJTA and owners of Royal Lawns of NJ. Annemarie’s father Thank you again for this opportunity and I look forward to an exciting Joseph DeSantis was also a member of the NJTA, President in and fulfilling year expanding our awareness and working with the Board to explore opportunities to further our programs. 1985-86 and inducted into the NJTA Hall of Fame in 1997. It truly is a small world! www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 4 A Year of Cel ebr a t i o n s ! MEET a BOARD MEMBER: AARON KURDYLA Your Executive Director Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP My name is Aaron Kurdyla and I am honored to be a new mem- “Time marches on”, and 2020, will be celebratory. ber of the New Jersey Turf- It is the 50th Anniversary of the New Jersey Turfgrass grass Association Board. I am Association, 1970 - 2020. It is also the 25th Anniver- a proud graduate of Rutgers, sary of the Rutgers Turfgass Research Golf Classic, The State University, where I 1995 - 2020. And, it is the 45th Anniversary of the also played on the Division 1 Green Expo Turf and Landscape Conference. 1975 - Lacrosse team. I am an active 2020. What milestones these are! alumni with Rutgers which makes this opportunity with the NJTA even more exciting for me. I have Read about the beginnings of the Rutgers Turfgrass worked in the commercial landscape industry for Research Golf Classic on page 11 in this issue...from more than 20 years. I am in an ownership position it’s early ideas to earn for the New Jersey Turfgrass with Garden State Landscapes, Inc., a full service Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the NJTA, to landscape company that services both residential and a continued and quite successful ‘event not to miss’ commercial clients. Garden State Landscapes, Inc. is that raises $100,000 or more each year to support sci- a growing company that is my second home. People ence-based research at Rutgers, provides scholarships say when you love what you do it does not feel like to noteworthy students, assists in other needs of the a job - I am happy to say that I feel as if I have not Rutgers University Turfgrass Program. To host this worked a day in my life. I have met many great peo- event annually and have 402 golfers is a statement in ple in this industry and they have been the key to my itself about the largest fundraising golf event in the success for the past 20 years. world, and maybe in the universe too. Drs Bruce Clarke and Bill Meyer start each year by re-engaging sponsors across the country. Over the years, a well- I am married to my amazing wife of 19 years; Erin, appointed silent auction has been added, fun mulli- who I am proud to say is the greatest person in my gans, fantastic food and drink throughout the day, and universe. Together we are trying to figure out how to professionals in the turfgrass industry come to play properly raise our 4 young men: Brady, Colin, Cam- golf and stay for the fun. Help us celebrate this mile- eron and Declan, ranging in age from 11 to 16 years stone and sign up for the event. old. Life is full of mainly football, basketball and lacrosse, and if one of those events is not taking place A planning session in 1969 followed by eight orga- we enjoy spending time as a family doing something nizational meetings between Rutgers staff and turf- outside in the sun. My family is my world and if you grass industry representatives led to the formation of have met me before, I am sure to have spoken to you the New Jersey Turfgrass Association. On November about them. 18, 1970, the association held its inaugural meeting at the Forsgate Country Club. The NJTA attracted nearly I am excited to serve on the board of the NJTA and two hundred charter members in its first year. The meet many of the members of this organization. I mission was to create a member drive association to look forward to providing my experience in the land- serve the turfgrass professional. Fifty years later the scape industry to the needs of the association. Thank association has grown from 200 to nearly 1000 mem- you!! bers and continues to promote the Turfgrass indus- try and enhance the environment through education, professionalism, leadership, and partnership with Rutgers. The 3 events that NJTA host each year [Golf Clas- sic, Field Days, Green Expo] support that mission and will continue to do so for years! Thanks for helping us celebrate these milestones in 2020. 5 Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 www.njturfgrass.org GREEN EXPO 2019 WRAP UP by Chris Carson, Expo Chairman Echo Lake Country Club W hen the Expo Committee gets together to dis- cuss how to make our conference and show better, we Expo: when the entire industry gets together in one place, a lot of important work can get done in an efficient man- ner. And let’s not forget that, as always, the Grass Roots first take a hard look at how the most recent show did, Wednesday night Mix ‘n Mingle was packed, and this and I am pleased to report that our show performed event, open to all, has become the keystone social event very well indeed in December 2019. to Expo. Attendance was up, our business partnerships grew, In short, Expo 2019 was a great place to strengthen and sponsorships were at historic highs… but what old business relationships and develop new ones, and interests us more than our numbers is if our 1200 at- for attendees to hone their professional skills in the tendees enjoyed themselves and received value from classroom by learning from some of the best educa- being present. With that in mind, throughout our three tors and scientists in the country. days in Atlantic City, the NJTA Board solicited feed- back from our vendors and attendees, and I am pleased Do you have anything to add to the discussion? If so, to report that the responses received from the Expo planning committee wants to those queries were very positive indeed. hear from you! Please let your thoughts It was great to hear from first-time attend- be heard by contacting any member of ees that the show exceeded their expecta- the NJTA Board, or by reaching out tions, and that they will be back “for the to me by email at echolakecc@aol. high quality education” and the “chance com. We’ve already received a num- to meet and interact with industry lead- ber of excellent suggestions that will ers” that are helping to lead the way in be incorporated into our planning for improving our turfgrass and green indus- Expo 2020, including some thought- try profession. Long-time attendees told ful ideas on reducing waste in our at- us that they “wouldn’t miss the chance to tendee packets and shaking up some get together with friends to talk turf, and to discuss of our food presentations on Tuesday night. We really their needs with business vendors who have solutions do want your ideas, big or small, so please make your to their problems.” And business partners expressed voice heard with an email or phone call. the view that “this show is a must-attend conference, where we have the chance to socialize and talk busi- Our planning for the next several Expos is already ness with so many of our existing customers while well underway, and we also have important events also getting to talk about our services with people to consider, including the 45th anniversary of Expo, we’ve never met.” the 50th anniversary of the founding of the New Jer- sey Turfgrass Association, and the rapidly approach- Allied Associations have leveraged the opportunities ing retirement of several key members of the Rutgers made available by Expo to strengthen their groups as Turfgrass Faculty. These milestones will be honored well. The Golf Course Superintendents Association and celebrated, as will the important role that the en- of NJ had a Monday afternoon Board meeting to dis- tire New Jersey green industry has had in shaping cuss board responsibilities and objectives, for exam- and contributing to the strong partnership that ex- ple; and the Sports Field Managers Association had ists between the industry and Rutgers. Stay tuned for a similar get together on Thursday. Rutgers Office of updates on these important landmark events, and be Continuing Professional Education held a nice social assured that planning for Expo 2020 and beyond is hour on Tuesday evening, as did our friends at the NJ continuing with one dedicated purpose: to advance Landscape Contractors Association. These happen- our profession by making our show and our Associa- ings, in addition to longstanding events like the Al- tion as strong as possible. lied Association Luncheon, the Rutgers Turfgrass Ad- 2020 Dates: December 8-10 visory breakfast and the GCSANJ Wednesday night Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ social, illustrate the value of a large conference like www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 6 New Jersey Legislative Update by Matt Lindner, Legislative Chair SavATree uring the 2 E P , various llied ssociations members met and reviewed the concerns and legislative is- sues facing New Jersey and our industry. The issues are many on a national state and local front. I want to than en Graziano from State Street ssociates, the lobbying body through the New Jersey Green Industry ouncil, for submi ng the update below on which issues are currently in New Jersey. n onday, January the 2 th legislative session closed. First and foremost legislation that would ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides was not passed. Senate ill 22 Smith ( ) and ssembly ill 2 alabrese ( ) - ould direct the EP to classify neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides. These bills are op- posed by many sectors of the industry since banning Neonics is not based on peer reviewed science. Neonics were developed to be safe for mammalian species and are a great alternative to older chemistries that would replace them if banned. e anticipate that these bills will get new life in the next legislative session. Similarly, ssembly ill u herji ( - )- egislation that would prohibit the application of neonicotinoids on State, county, or municipal property. The bill did not move in the session and never gained a Senate sponsor. However, in meeting with ssemblyman u herji regarding this legislation, he expressed his desire to loo at the border issue and move forward with legislation that would address the environmental concerns associated with the use of Neonics. It was clear this legislation will be reintroduced in this new legislative session begins and we need to continue to be proactive in addressing this issue moving forward. dditionally, through NJGI , we engaged on ssembly -2 e ngelo ( ) S2 roho (R2 ) - egetation anagement Response ct concerns vegetation management related to electric public utility infrastructure. This bill has been opposed by arborist and Shade Tree ommissions. Industry groups have sent recommended amendments to the sponsors to address industry concerns. 2 2 plans to continue to be a challenge. New legislators bring new ideas and concerns regarding our environ- ment and our wor . It is through involvement with your respective associations, that you learn what these issues may be and how you can educate yourself for the future. ecome involved join NJT or at least your re- spective allied association and become active. Start 2 2 o by becoming active. on t sit bac and say I should have done more, a er the fact TURFGR ASS SERVICES Double ‘D’ Turf offers a variety of turfgrass cultivation services with experienced operators and quality equipment. 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Through their were raised were to be held until money research and hard work they have become was needed within the program. That Mis- known as the best in the world. Everyone sion Statement has not changed since the knows Drs. Bruce Clarke, Bill Meyer, Stacy day it was created. Bonos, Jim Murphy, Bingru Huang, Matt Elmore, Albrecht Koppenhofer and also In that 1996 meeting, several proposals Rich Buckley and they are supported by were put forth. Even though there were many of the industry’s future leaders. people on this committee from many segments of the industry, the conversa- All of these scientists volunteer and tions eventually led to doing something are fully committed to doing whatever with golf. One proposal was to run a they need to do to support the Classic raffle with the winner receiving tickets because they know the dollars raised to a PGA Tour Golf Tournament. This will only ever be used by Rutgers. I definitely would raise some money but have enjoyed being the Chair of this the committee had an eventual goal of event for many years, and thank my $10,000. It was decided that the raffle Co-Chair Dr. Karen Plumley for her would never get them to their goal. They decided commitment to make this a successful event. it had to be a golf tournament. Something like this would attract sponsors and would be viable for at One of the other main reasons for the success is the least 10 years. strong relationship between these scientists and the in- dustry. Rutger’s scientists are always ready to take your Having chosen the vehicle for their fundraising they phone call to help you with a problem. The best way now had to settle on the details. Most of the non- that you can return their help is to support the Classic. golf members were concerned about charging too much while the golf members were concerned about charging too little. They knew that starting at a low THANKS TO LAST YEAR’S PREMIER SPONSORS! cost would set the floor low and that would make As of t is writing, most Premier Sponsors it hard to move up. They wanted a premium loca- are committed to support t e 2020 event tion that would attract golfers. They chose Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ, because it was private and most people had never played there. Fiddler’s would offer a first class experience and it would be expected that they would charge more for this experience. It may have been done with trepida- tion but eventually everyone agreed. Fast forward to May 4, 2020, and the visionaries who started this event would never have believed what has grown from the seeds they planted. The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Classic is in a class of its own. No other Turfgrass Fundraiser has enjoyed the 11 Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 www.njturfgrass.org Photo of the Rutgers 2020 Turf Bowl Team: Andrew Petryna, Thomas McDaniel, Matthew Cavrak, Kelly Shields, Alexander Hague, Liam Ryan, Maxwell Lyons, and adviser Brad Park. Scarlet nig ts Compete in t e GCSAA Turf Bowl 2-Year Certi cate Students Rep Rutgers at t e Golf Industry Show (GIS) For the First Time Ever! earing matching polo shirts, seven students from Rutgers University represented the Scarlet nights at the Golf ourse Superintendents ssociation of merica (G S ) annual Turf owl event in rlando, Florida last wee . Studying for the Turf owl. The G S ollegiate Turf owl is an academic tourna- ment designed to test students nowledge of agronomy, business, communication, environmental management, and leadership. The contest consists of physical and visual identification of samples, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blan , essay, short answer, and matching questions. 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All rights reserved. www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 12 Rutgers Research Golf Classic Event Monday, May 4, 2020 Monday, May 4, 2020 Rutgers University and the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation represent a formidable alliance in support of the Turfgrass Industry in the State of New Jersey and across the country. The Foundation is a non-profit organization which accepts www.njturfgrass.org and manages tax-deductible monetary donations and the proceeds from events such as this Golf Classic. Proceeds from the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic have been used to RUTGERS TURFGRASS provide support for New Faculty, Research Grants, Scholarships, Equipment, and Funds for Special Projects (e.g., Steve Hart Pavilion, Turfgrass Economic Survey) as RESEARCH GOLF CLASSIC well as new research greens & upgraded irrigation and drainage at Hort Farm 2. Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Road , Bedminster, NJ 07921 SCHEDULE OF THE DAY Join Us to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary! 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast for All & Driving Range Open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Silent Auction Hours 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Golf Shotgun - Scramble format (Be on Carts by 10:45 AM) Lunch on the Course 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grand Reception on Patio THANKS 2019 PREMIER SPONSORS 4:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Golf Awards & Announcements Thanks to the 2019 Premier Sponsors! We are proud to thank these 2019 Premier Sponsors of the Twenty-fourth Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic: BASF • BAYER DLF Pickseed USA (DLF, Pickseed, Seed Research of Oregon) Grass Roots • Landmark Turf & Native Seed Lebanon Turf • MountainView Seeds PBI Gordon Corp. • ProSeeds Marketing & Alliance Seed Scotts Miracle-Gro • SiteOne Landscape Supply Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 Storr Tractor Company & Toro • Syngenta POST & FOLLOW: #RUGolfClassic New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation w 25 US Highway 46 West, Wayne NJ 07470 @ Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club • 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 NJTF Tax ID: 22-3270805 • Ph: (973) 812-6467 w Fax: (973) 812-6529 w www.njturfgrass.org Register online: www.njturfgrass.org • Phone: 973.812.6467 13 Hosted by the NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS FOUNDATION 14 RUTGERS Golf Classic Sponsor Opportunities & What’s Included RUTGERS Golf Classic Registration Form - April 20th Deadline Fax ( ) 2. 2 to NJTF ffice. nline www.njturfgrass.org Ph ( ) 2. 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Unless it is snowing, we spend Mowers and rollers have been implicated in spread- our work efforts evaluating last season and planning ing the disease. When mowers spread the fungus, the for next, doing equipment maintenance, infrastructure blighted turf appears as bronze streaks. work, marketing, and attending educational meetings (I see you in the audience!). Just because turfgrass is Pink snow mold is most active during periods of cool, not our primary focus, doesn’t mean that everything is wet weather from the fall into the spring. Fungal growth happy and healthy. Historically we have very few plant is favored when the temperatures are between 35oF submissions to the Plant Diagnostic Laboratory in Jan- to- 65oF, but optimal temperatures are around 45oF to- uary and February. Samples begin to pick up in March 50oF. We have seen streaking on golf courses as late and generally accelerate until late-July. This season we in the season as June during cold, wet springs. Periods are running a bit ahead of schedule. Conditions remain of cold rain and snow drive the pathogen. Poor surface moist, but temperatures have been mostly above aver- and subsurface drainage, excessive irrigation, shade, age this year, but we have had a few very cold periods and poor air circulation can also contribute to disease mixed in. What could possibly go wrong? occurrence. Snow cover is ideal, because it provides the moisture necessary for fungal development and PINK SNOW MOLD [See Photos on Page 19] provides an insulator against freezing temperatures, but is not necessary for this disease to occur. Pink snow Pink snow mold is caused by the fungus Microdochium mold is favored by tall, soft, and overstimulated grass. nivale. This disease can be found on most cool-season Overstimulated, succulent grass is easily penetrated by grasses grown in New Jersey landscapes, but is most the fungus and long grass will lodge or mat down and common on highly managed turf areas like golf course act like a snow or leaf cover. putting greens, tees, and fairways. Pink snow mold is a crummy name for the disease, because snow cover YELLOW PATCH [See Photos on Page 19] is not needed and the fungus itself is rarely pink. In some areas of the country the disease is called Fusari- Yellow patch is caused by the fungus Ceratobasidium um patch. cereale. It was first discovered on Kentucky bluegrass in the early 1970’s and called Cool-season brown patch. Pink snow mold generally appears as small circular, At the time, researchers believed the cause of the dis- water-soaked patches of blighted turf. The patches are ease was the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, which is the initially bronze or brown and change to light gray over cause of brown patch. This created quite a bit of confu- time. Rarely do the patches grow larger than 12 inches, sion in the turfgrass industry, since brown patch was however, as is the case with any disease that forms dis- typically associated with hot, humid conditions in mid- tinct patches, they will coalesce and blight large areas summer. Investigators soon found that the cool weather of turf. The leaves of affected plants tend to mat to- disease was not caused by Rhizoctonia solani, but was gether. Under the right circumstances, this disease can caused by a structurally similar species of Rhizoctonia, cause significant damage. known as Rhizoctonia cerealis. Rhizoctonia cerealis is the asexual form of Ceratobasidium cereale hence the The causal fungus, Microdochium nivale, forms copi- name. The host range for yellow patch includes most ous amounts of fungal mycelium, a white or salmon grasses used in landscape, spots and golf turf. The dis- colored cottony growth that is found among the plants ease, like pink snow mold, however, is most common within the blighted patches. The reproductive structures on high value sports turf and golf course putting greens, of the fungus are fruiting bodies called sporodochia. tees, and fairways. Thousands of conidia, or the asexual spores of the fun- gus, are produced by each sporodochia. These conidia continued on page 16 Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 15 www.njturfgrass.org WINTER IN THE PLANT DIAGNOSTIC LAB The symptoms of yellow patch usually appear as circu- fertilize and seed as necessary, and off we go. Fungi- lar, light brown to yellow patches ranging from 1 inch cides are available for high value turf areas. The best to 3 feet in diameter. Grass in the center of the patch up-to-date source for fungicide selection and efficacy may remain yellow, or may eventually recover leading data is the following reference: Chemical Control of to a frog-eye spot with a 1-2 inch yellow or tan outer Turfgrass Disease 2020. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers Uni- ring. These patches closely resemble damage induced versity; Paul Vincelli, University of Kentucky; Paul by root-infecting patch diseases or fairy rings, but they Koch, University of Wisconsin; Greg Munshaw, Uni- versity of Kentucky. PPA-1 UKY. (search turf disease, occur during warmer weather. fungicides, Kentucky, 2020) Symptoms can develop suddenly and spread rapidly Abiotic Stress: Crown Hydration/De-acclimation during cool, moist weather. In many instances, patches injury merge to form a mosaic pattern and may remain yellow for several weeks without dying. Foliar death is indeed In late fall, in response to gradually decreasing tem- rare, but can occur if favorable environmental condi- peratures and shorter photoperiods, all plants including tions persist for extended periods of time. A sparse cultivated turfgrasses go through a period of acclima- white mycelium can often be detected around the out- tion to winter conditions. The process is characterized side perimeter of the yellow rings. by an increase is cellular solutes--potassium ions and sugars among other things—that allow the plants to Ceratobasidium cereale is capable of growing over a tolerate freezing temperatures. Warm weather during wide range of temperatures. Mycelial growth can oc- late fall can delay acclimation and freezing and thaw- cur from approximately 45oF to- 75oF, with optimum ing cycles typical of late-winter can reverse the pro- growth and infectivity at 45oF to- 55oF. Prolonged pe- cess and subject the grass to damage from sudden and dramatic drops in temperatures. riods of leaf wetness are needed for infection, there- fore, any factor that lengthens the duration of leaf wet- Crown hydration is a common and destructive form ness such as high humidity, poor drainage, or cloudy of winter damage due to de-acclimation. During late weather will intensify the disease. Infected patches of February and March, temperatures often rise above turf usually increase in diameter until the onset of sub- freezing for a few days at a time. When this happens, freezing winter temperatures. The fungus may remain turfgrass that de-acclimated during the warm periods active throughout the winter as long as the temperatures absorb water and the crowns become hydrated. If a are mild enough. When the temperature moderates in rapid freezing event follows, then ice forms inside the early spring, symptoms may reappear on infected turf. crowns and between the cells, which will rupture cell These patches continue to expand until daytime tem- membranes or draw moisture out of cells and dehy- peratures stabilize around 75oF, at which time infected drate them. Damaged plants subsequently die when plants recover and the symptoms disappear. temperatures presently rise. Winter Disease Control Crown hydration injury is most pronounced on turf- grasses, like perennial ryegrass and annual bluegrass, growing in poorly drained soils. Crown hydration Winter diseases, like pink snow mold and yellow patch, events are virtually impossible to predict, and there is can be minimized to a certain degree with sound cul- very little turf managers can do to prevent these situ- tural practice. Healthy grass going into winter will see ations. The best way to reduce crown hydration prob- better recovery coming out of winter. Proper fertility lems is to avoid practices that force susceptible plants inputs—based on soil test results—are a good place into early emergence from winter dormancy and to to start. Attention to site conditions—surface and sub- employ measures that improve surface and sub-surface surface drainage, light penetration, and air movement drainage on sensitive sites. Once again, healthy plants on the site--also helps to minimize disease activity. As on good sites going into winter are most likely to be temperatures warm in the spring, rake out the damage, healthy plants coming out. continued on page 19 16 Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 www.njturfgrass.org TWEET & BEWARE Jason Ostserhoudt, Secretary Metuchen Gof & Country Club s we rely on Social media more and more, it s important to remember that someone is always watching. our interactions on the various pla orms can be li e a grand bu et at the ellagio for criminals, feasting on information as you feverously type and post your content. riminals are trying to hac their way into your personal life by stealing passwords, personal information and other critical information that can a ect your identity. Here are some useful tips to help unwanted a ac s. . Use a strong password. The longer it is, the more secure it will be. 2. Use a different password for each of your social media accounts. . Set up your security answers. This two factor authentication is available for most social media sites. . If you have social media apps on your phone, be sure to password protect your device. . Be selective with friend requests. If you don t now the person, don t accept their request. It could be a fa e. . Click links with caution. Social media accounts are regularly hac ed. oo out for language or content that does not sound li e something your friend would post. . Be careful about what you share. on t reveal sensitive personal information ie home address, financial informa tion, phone number. The more you post the easier it is to have your identity stolen. . Become familiar with the privacy policies of the social media channels you use and customize your privacy set tings to control who sees what. . Protect your computer by installing antivirus software to safeguard. lso ensure that your browser, operating system, and so ware are ept up to date. . Remember to log off when you’re done. Following these tips won t completely eep you safe from a ac s, but will hinder criminals enough to move onto other less secured accounts. e smart about what you are viewing and who you are interacting with. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably isn t true. lways remember that not everyone is as honest as your Grandmother and the internet can be a very dar place. “THE BEST BENTGRASS PROGRAM IN THE WORLD” 007 CREEPING BENTGRASS 1-800-445-2251 ● www.sroseed.com www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 17 Brad Hillman Awarded Keith Kubik Awarded NJTA’s Hall of Fame Member of the Year Dr. Bradley Hillman is the Dean of Research at the Keith Kubik, President of Grass Roots Inc, was Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sci- named NJTA’s Member of the Year at Expo 2019 ences on the Cook Campus, and during the 15 years of in front of an appreciative crowd at Borgata’s Music his tenure in that position, he has been a strong sup- Box Theater. porter of the Center for Turfgrass Science and the turf- grass industry. At Green Expo 2019, he was awarded Keith served on the NJTA Board for over 10 years New Jersey Turfgrass Association’s highest honor, the and was President for two terms, and he followed that Hall of Fame Award, by NJTA President Rob John- service with ten years (and still serving) on the NJ son. Turfgrass Foundation Board, including two years as president. During this long tenure, he provided an in- Brad’s strong support of the Turf Center has often taken formed and steady voice to important initiatives that place behind the scene, so many readers of this notice have helped both organizations make important steps will have little understanding of the important contri- forward, and he still contributes his counsel on key butions he has made. Just one example of his support decisions as a valued advisor. can be seen in the strength and vibrancy of the Rutgers Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Laboratories. Brad He has been my vice-chairman of the Expo Commit- was instrumental in reorganizing and supporting these tee throughout most of the past 15 years. In that ca- important labs, recognizing that they are important pacity he’s helped Expo grow its education offerings, keys in supporting the mission of the school. expand its trade show and, along with his father Ken, has been the long-time contributor of a social corner- Dr. Hillman will soon be stepping down from his role stone for attendees by sponsoring the Grass Roots as Dean, and returning to his faculty position. A plant Mix ‘N Mingle social on Wednesday night of Expo. virologist by training, he is well known for his work Grass Roots has also been a long-time contributor on chestnut blight, and we wish him continued suc- to the Rutgers Research Golf Classic, being Premier cess in his career. Brad is one of the people at Rutgers Sponsors of that event as well. University who understands the value of the Turfgrass Center, and he has been a loyal supporter of its contin- The NJTA Board recognized all of these contributions ued growth. He’s also long been a supporter of NJTA during the award presentation in December, where it and our mission, and he has valued and supported the was noted that Keith is a true “loyal son” of Rutgers, incredible partnership that exists between the turf in- a strong advocate of our profession, and a most de- dustry and the Rutgers Center. serving recipient of our Member of the Year Award. Simply put, Brad “gets it,” and to honor his many Congratulations, and thank you, Keith! contributions to our industry and to the growth of all things turfgrass at Rutgers, he is now enshrined as our latest member of the New Jersey Turfgrass Associa- tion’s Hall of Fame. Congratulations, and thanks Dr. Hillman! by Chris Carson, Expo Chairman Echo Lake Country Club 18 Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 www.njturfgrass.org Rutgers Diagnostic Lab.. Yellow patch fuzz continued from page 16 (Ceratobasidium Sometimes an area of grass will appear dead, but a close cereale) in a moist chamber. look with a microscope or hand-lens reveals many plants Photo Credit: that still possess viable crown tissues. We assess recov- Sabrina Tirpak ery potential in the lab (and you can in your office) by taking plugs of the damaged turf and placing them into containers or plastic bags with a moist paper towel. We place them in a warm, well-lighted area for several days Crown hydration injury to annual to determine if regrowth occurs. You will see new green bluegrass in low K stems emerge from the ashes. Be aware that just because plots. a few tillers emerge from the plugs does not necessar- Photo credit: Richard Buckley ily mean the whole turf stand will fully recover, but this method can help turf managers decide how dense the re- covery will be and whether reseeding will be required. You’ll also find out quickly if the damage is done by Cold temperature snow mold or yellow patch, because instead of grass damage before growth, you will stimulate the causal fungi to grow incubation. and “fuzz up” around a bronze area (pink snow mold) Photo credit: Richard Buckley or around a yellow ring (yellow patch). It usually only takes 24 to- 36 hours to stimulate the fungus, so it is a good thing when nothing happens. Hang in there for the grass to grow. Only mother nature knows what is in store for the rest of the winter, but proper planning, sound agronomy, and Same plug after incubation. Note good site preparation can minimize any curve balls she the recovery sends us. Good luck! 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Prior to coming to Rutgers, Dr. Goodman Antonio, TX. Murphy was recognized for significant was on the faculty at the University of Illinois, Vice career contributions in turfgrass science, including research, teaching, extension programs, both President for Research and Development at Calgene nationally and internationally. He is renowned for (one of the pioneering companies in plant genetic developing environmentally-sound management engineering), and a professor of plant pathology and practices and is a sought-after speaker in the US environmental studies at the University of Wiscon- and Europe on best management practices for turf sin. For the past 14 years, he has served as Executive management, especially golf turf. Under the New Jersey state fertilizer law, Murphy developed the Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Rutgers standards for fertility practices and the Professional University, leading both the School of Environmental Fertilizer Applicator Certification and Training and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricul- (ProFACT). Murphy joins fellow Rutgers NJAES tural Experiment Station. faculty members who have been past recipients of this award: Bruce Clarke (2016), William A. Meyer (1994), and C. Reed Funk (1990). As Dean, Dr. Goodman has been a tremendous sup- Congratulations! porter of the turfgrass industry and the Center for Turfgrass Science. He oversaw the establishment of the Ralph Geiger Endowed Chair in Turfgrass Sci- ence, was instrumental in initiating the C. Reed Funk Endowed Professorship in Turfgrass Breeding, and has worked with the NJTA and the turfgrass indus- try to fill numerous faculty and staff vacancies in the Turfgrass Program. Dean Goodman has been William Meyer Receives USGA extremely supportive of the faculty’s efforts to pro- vide science-based solutions to problems facing the Green Section Award turfgrass industry, and has permitted the reinvestment Honoring golf’s greatest ambassadors, innovators of millions of dollars in turfgrass seed royalties back and leaders, the USGA recently unveiled its 2020 Annual Award honorees, including longtime Rutgers into the Turfgrass Program to support research, labo- professor Dr.William Meyer, the winner of the 60th ratories and research farms, student scholarships, and annual USGA Green Section Award. an internal competitive grants program that has made faculty in the Turf Center very competitive for Fed- Meyer was recognized for his work in sustainabil- eral government and private foundation grants. ity through agronomic advancements. The USGA Green Section Award honors distinguished service to golf through an individual’s work with turfgrass. Dr. Goodman has been an outstanding dean and a For more than 30 years, Meyer has made a signifi- friend of the turfgrass industry for the past 14 years cant impact on the turf industry through his turfgrass and is very deserving of the “2019 NJTA Recognition breeding work, which focuses on developing grasses Award.” for golf and other playing surfaces that are resistant to adverse factors. As a professor at Rutgers Univer- sity, he has influenced all levels of the industry at the national and international levels through seminars, research papers and trade publications. www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 20 Better varieties for all your turf needs. 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Thank you. 973-812-6467 • execdirector@njturfgrass.org www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 1 • 2020 23 First Class Mail PRESORT U.S. Postage PAID Wayne, NJ Permit #347 New Jersey Turfgrass Association 2 US Highway ayne, NJ - Phone ( ) 2- Fax ( ) 2- 2 execdirector njturfgrass.org www.njturfgrass.org 2020 NJTA Board of Directors Rob Johnson, President a indner, ice President Jason sterhoudt, Seretary a Sweatloc , Treasurer ece Peabody, T, P, Executive irector ave Schell, Foundation President Shaun arry, Golf lassic hairman hris arson, Expo hairman Jac Higgins, irector Josh opera, irector aron urdyla, irector onovan aguigan, irector r. aren Plumley, irector i e Reed, irector hris Sherrington, irector raig Tolley, irector Tracy adhams, irector r. ruce lar e, dvisor r. Jim urphy, dvisor