new jersey turfgrass association Clippings & Green World njta Fall 2006 Vol 64 Rutgers Turfgrass Student Award Banquet Inside this issue Expo Registration lR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program 2006 Rutgers Award Banquet Pictorial Review STC Storr Tractor Company Distributor of Toro Commercial Turf Care Equipment TORO Count on it. 3191 Route 22 • Somerville, New Jersey • 08876 www.storrtractor.com 908-722-9830 President’s Message By Chris Carson, NJTA President On Giving Thanks I write this with Thanksgiving approaching, and like most of you I will shortly be spending time with my family and appreciating what they mean to me. I’m looking forward to being with my two college kids and in finding out how they’ve been, and I won’t forget to be thankful for my family, my friends and - yes - my job. From NJTA’s perspective, we have a lot to be thankful for as well. Our new partnership with the NJ Landscape Contractors Association promises to be a fruitful one; our lifelong affiliation with Rutgers and The Center for Turfgrass Science is superb - and getting better every year; your Board of Directors continues to work hard to make NJTA grow and thrive; and so many new initiatives are being worked on that we are energized by our future. As your president, I am delighted with the many people who’ve worked hard to ensure our success: to all of you I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you receive this message just before our annual Expo, because I would like you to do something important for NJTA in Atlantic City: Our trade show vendors have been loyal partners, and without their presence and support Expo - and NJTA - would not be the same. These wonderful people are trying to do business, of course, but they are also saying with their attendance that they support what we are and what we do. I would like every attendee to visit the trade show floor, to seek out our vendors, and to give them a personal thank you for their support. I will also be writing business for my club at Expo, and I encourage you to do the same. If our trade show partners receive personal thanks from attendees - and do some business as well - they will be more inclined to continue to support us in the future... so please, help NJTA with your presence on the trade show floor at Expo! Some of these faithful supporters have taken the significant step of becoming sponsors of our Expo: to Course Contractors Inc., Grass Roots, Storr Tractor, Syngenta, and Tree Tech I thank you most sincerely. You truly rise above and beyond! Like most of you, I look forward to Expo week with great anticipation. It is a great way to learn what’s new in turf, but also to meet new friends and to greet old ones. I am thankful that Dr. Henry Indyk began this event 31 years ago, and I hope you share with me the strong desire to ensure Expo thrives... not just as a legacy to Henry but because it is an exciting, fun, and educational conference. I hope to see you there! Table of Contents Clippings President’s Message Life’s Journey The IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program Rich Buckley Receives Rutgers Alumni Achievement Award 17th Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Student Award Banquet 12th Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classsic Notice 17th Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Student Awards Banquet Pictorial Review 2006 Expo Information & Registration Form 2006 Rutgers Scholarship & Award Recipients County Extension Office Contact List New Member Welcome Clippings Ad Info. 3 4 5 8 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 NJTA Membership Application 19 NJTA Patron Listing Calendar of Events Green World Diseases of Turfgrass 22 23 21 Cover Photo Courtesy of Jerry Schoonmaker. New Jersey Turfgrass Association PO. Box 340 Milltown, NJ 08850-0340 Phone: (215) 757-NJTA Fax: (215) 741-NJTA www.njturfgrass.org Life is a journey,” she said, with the clatter of dishes and silverware being cleared from the well-dressed tables. We sat in a quaint little café just down the street from Storr Tractor Company. The aroma of the food enveloped us almost as promptly as the maitre d’, who greeted her with fondness and swiftly sat us next to a window. It was truly a glorious, autumn day. Indeed, the perfect day to spend discussing business, politics, and life with Mary Lou DesChamps. When she accepted my invitation several weeks before, I was delighted that she would clear her busy schedule to have lunch with me. I told her I wanted to discuss business, but my motive for inviting her was equally personal, perhaps more so. As we neared the end of our lunch, Mary Lou told me of a speech she had to present several years earlier. It was a speech which meant a lot to her, and she shared its theme with me that life is a journey. We talked about our careers; I was particularly interested in hers. Her career certainly wasn’t an easy path and my suspicions were dead on...I have a lot to learn from Mary Lou. Inside that tiny, elegant package is a tower of strength and business savvy which continues to astound me. Life’s Journey By Michelle Rickard, NJTA Executive Director It was during my ride home from our lunch that I began to really explore that simple phrase, “life is a journey.” I repeated it in my head several times trying to absorb its depth. One may think it superficially refers to the everyday goings on in our lives...taking the kids to school, picking up the dry cleaning, or any other daily chore with which we inevitably fill our lives. But, the more I recited that phrase the more I began to think about how I started my journey with NJTA. Then my thoughts quickly turned to everyone who has helped me navigate through all the twists and turns of being NJTA’s Executive Director. Expo 2004 was my inauguration into the NJTA family. I’ll never forget my first dinner when Dick Caton, my predecessor, toasted me with a sincere, “Welcome home!” And, to steal a bit from Chris’ President’s Message, I find it very apropos this Thanksgiving season to give thanks to those who have helped me over the last few years and to express my heartfelt appreciation for the allied associations which make up the foundation of the green industry in New Jersey. continued on page 22 Don’t miss your opportunity to advertise in Clippings. Call (215) 757-NJTA (6582) to learn more. TRUCKS! ANY JOB YOU DO, we HAVE A TRUCK FOR YOUI ALWAYS 250 NEW & USED TRUCKS IN STOCK! 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Registering a pesticide in the U.S. requires a large financial commitment by the manufacturer to generate the data necessary for registration. When compared to pesticide use on field crops like corn and soybeans, specialty crops may not present the same financial incentive for data development. The IR-4 Project is a federally sponsored program designed to assist growers by collecting the data necessary to register pest control products for use on specialty crops. with state and federal agencies. The IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program, one of several programs under the IR-4 Project, develops information for non-edible specialty crops grown in greenhouses, nurseries, landscapes, Christmas tree farms, forestry production nurseries and sod farms. continued on page 11 Thank you to all of our advertisers. Without your support this publication would not be possible. We have asked Dr. Cristi Palmer of The IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture program to tell us more about IR-4... 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Rich Buckley Receives the Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association Achievement Award By Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory If you are involved in the green industry in New Jersey, chances are you have been, or soon will be, in the audience during one or more of “Buckley’s” enthusiastic, diet-Coke induced high- energy lectures about dead plants and bugs! Perhaps you’ve even sent him some dying turf, or maybe a dead tree or two. This year, Richard J. Buckley, was presented with the Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association Achievement Award. This honor was initiated in 1990 by the Association to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the turfgrass industry in New Jersey and have provided outstanding service to the turfgrass program at Cook College. Mr. Buckley was presented with the award at the 17th Annual Graduation Ceremony for The Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School and Turfgrass Student Awards Banquet. The event was hosted by the Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education and the Center for Turfgrass Science, on the evening of Saturday, November 4, 2006 on Cook Campus. Mr. Buckley is coordinator of the Rutgers Plant and Soil Testing Services. He received his M.S. in turfgrass pathology, having studied insect resistance to endophytes under the guidance of Dr. Phil Halisky, from Rutgers University in 1991. He has a B.S. in entomology and plant pathology from the University of Delaware. He also has received special training in nematode detection and identification from Clemson University. Mr. Buckley started working at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Plant Diagnostic Laboratory and Nematode Detection Service as a program associate in 1991, and later went on to become laboratory coordinator in 1993. 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Joining the graduates and scholarship winners were their parents, family members, friends, employers, industry representatives and many of their dedicated instructors. Receiving their certificates from Dr. Bruce Clarke and Marie Pompei were the 25 students from the Fall Class of 2005. Their class president, Paul Bradley, came to Rutgers from England but this night he flew up from Florida to complete another part of his journey. Aragon Schafer is the class president from the Winter Class of 2006 and his class was comprised of 43 students. This group of students came from all over North America and Europe. The diversity of this group was evident by students like Danielle Skoba and Timothy Sibicky. I chose Danielle because she was skydiving the morning of the banquet, and Tim because he has interned at The Old Course in Scotland under the watchful eye of Gordon Moir. Knowing that there are many other stories like these two it is easy to see that many of the leaders in our industry will come from this program. Before the scholarships were given out Ned Lipman, Jr. and Thom Ritchie surprised Rich Buckley with the Alumni Association Achievement Award. Rich had no idea he was to receive this award and he was almost speechless. He, however, truly deserves the award and it was great to see him honored. In total, there were 65 scholarships given out. 17 students received their awards in the name of Peter S. Loft and 14 in the name of Ralph Geiger. 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In the past fifteen years, the laboratory has processed nearly 30,000 turfgrass, ornamental plant, and insect samples submitted for diagnosis or identification. Almost half of all samples have been turfgrass, and thanks to Mr. Buckley’s national reputation for turf diagnostics, the laboratory receives samples from across the country, with as many as 500 turfgrass samples a year from out-of- state. In addition to his responsibilities as laboratory coordinator, Mr. Buckley is also an instructor in the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School. He started teaching in the program in 1992 and currently teaches four different courses in diseases and insect pests of turfgrass and ornamental plants. He also is a frequent lecturer and invited speaker on disease and insect pest problems in turfgrass and ornamentals, plant problem solving, and pest management techniques, teaching as many as 150 lectures a year throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Buckley is a regular contributor of articles to The Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Lab The Plant Diagnostic Laboratory provides accurate and timely diagnoses of plant problems. Below is a sample of services performed: Disease and insect Pest Diagnosis Plant and Weed Identification Insect Identification Fungus and Mold Identification Nematode Assays Screening for Neotyphodium Endophytes Fungicide Resistance Screening Other Services Available by Contract For more information please call us at 732/932-9140 or visit the web for sample submission instructions and forms at: www.rcre.rutgers.edu/piantdiagnosticlab. NJ AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION RUTGERS COOPERATIVE RESEARCH & EXTENSION THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY RUTGERS COOK COLLEGE newsletters, including the RCE Plant and Pest Advisory and Cornell University’s ShortCUTT, and is co-author of many RCE turfgrass and ornamental plant fact-sheets. Mr. Buckley’s enthusiasm for plant diagnostics and his valuable service to Rutgers University, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, his colleagues, stakeholders, and students make him truly deserving of this year’s Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association Achievement Award. Congratulations Rich! New Jersey Turfgrass Association The Rutgers Soil Testing Lab The Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory performs chemical and mechanical analyses of soils. 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Monday, May 7, 2007 Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Road Bedminster Township, NJ 07921 For sponsorship and registration information, please visit: www.njturfgrass.org 2006 Premier Sponsors The 1R-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program (Cont.) The IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program is supported by two major funding sources: the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). The ARS research staff conducts research trials across all pest disciplines and is critical in the effort to provide pest solutions to the green industry. The funding provided by CSREES typically supports research through the state university and State Experiment Station systems. The first step for the IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program to select research projects is to determine the most pressing disease, insect, and weed problems facing growers and landscape professionals. IR-4 solicits input on these issues several ways. Growers, researchers, and extension personnel can fill out project request forms and submit them to either their regional coordinator or State Liaison Representative, or to the ornamental horticulture program manager via a web-based form. Growers, researchers, and extension personnel can also complete an annual survey to determine which diseases, insects, and weeds are the most problematic, meaning they may not be easily or economically managed with current products. During 2006 over 337 growers, landscape care professionals, researchers & extension agents, and allied- industry professionals participated in the survey. The top 5 diseases mentioned were Phytophthora, Botrytis, powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia, and downy mildew. The top 5 insects listed were thrips, whiteflies, scales, mealybugs, and spider mites. The top 5 weed problems were spurge, bittercress, nutsedge, Oxalis, and Eclipta. 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Attendees include graduates, families, vendors, NJTA Members and award recipients. It was truly a night to remember! Banquet 2006 The 31st Annual New Jersey Turf and Landscape Conference & Expo December 5-7, 2006 • Trump Taj Mahal • Atlantic City, New Jersey A Conference Dedicated to the Green Industry Professional! Register Online Today! Proudly Presented by: New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association New Jersey Turfgrass Association GCSANJ • SFMANJ • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey In Cooperation With: www.njturfgrass.org Official Registration Form TURF & LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE and EXPO 2006 December 5, 6 & 7, 2006 • Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort • Atlantic City, NJ The New Jersey Turfgrass Association and the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association proudly present the New Jersey Turf & Landscape Conference and Expo 2006 In cooperation with: GCSANJ, SFMANJ, and Rutgers University/Cook College Name Company Name Title Mailing Address State Fax # Zip Code City Tel# E-mail Spouse Name (If ordering badge for $35.00 - fee must accompany registration.) If necessary, duplicate entire form and list additional registrants on separate form. Please provide complete information for each registrant. Hotel Room Reservation Information: ALL REQUESTS FOR LODGING DURING EXPO 2006 MUST BE HANDLED DIRECTLY THROUGH TRUMP TAJ MAHAL CASINO-RESORT. Please call (800) 825-8888 and provide Registration Code: ANJTA06. Online Registration available at www.njturfgrass.org Please make check payable and send with application to: New Jersey Turfgrass Association P.O. Box 340, Milltown, NJ 08850-0340 Phone: (215) 757-NJTA (6582) Fax: (215) 741-NJTA (6582) All confirmations will he sent via e-mail unless otherwise requested. Take Advantage of Early Registration: (Cut-off Date: November 10, 2006) NJTA Member: Yes No Late Registration will be $10.00 more per category NJTA Member Member Total Non LDAy EducATioN Sessions & TRAdE Show ^Tuesday Q Wednesday □ Thursday (Please Specify 1 Day) $85 $95 $_________ 2-Day EducATioN Sessions & TRAdE Show $155 ^Tuesday Q Wednesday Q Thursday (Please Specify 2 Days) 5-Day EducATioN Sessions & TRAdE Show $175 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) $155 $_________ $205 $_________ SpOUSE BAdqE (Entire Event) $55 $55 $_________ TRAdE Show OnIy (Price Per Day) No.______ @ $55 $_________ hdlvlduAl MEMbERshlp (ListName Below) G.C., Lawn & LANdscApE MENibERshlp (List 3 Names Below) Green hdusTRY Business MENibERshlp (List 4 Names Below) BaIance Due (For All Registrations) $60 $150 $200 $60 $150 $_________ S_________ $200 $--------------- $________ Renewal NJTA MEMBERSHIP (Good from January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007) 1. 2. 3. 4. New Member Check Enclosed: $ Credit Card Payment: Visa MasterCard American Express Card No. , Exp. Date 3-Digit Security Code (Located on back of credit card) (Payment cannot be processed without this number.) Cardholder’s Name Signature New Jersey Turfgrass Association Turfgrass Interest Check one category which best describes your profession: Golf Course Lawn Care Applicator Landscape/Lawn Maintenance Cemetery Irrigation Sod Producer Parks & Recreation Schools & Athletic Fields Manufacturer/Supplier Professional (Architect, University) Student Other FINAL DEADLINE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS NOVEMBER 24, 2006. All Others Must Register On-Site. Date Received Day(s) Selected No. of Registrants Date Deposited No. Trade Show Only Purchase Order Received Payment Enclosed DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE 2006 Rutgers Scholarship and Award Recipients New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation Scholarships HF Timothy Sibicky NJTF Justin Hughes NJTF Christopher Skvir NC Alexander Tekulsky LV Ted Pickering Peter S. Loft Memorial Scholarship Sara Baxer Matthew Brennan Ryan Cecil Laura Cortese JoAnne Crouch Daniel Elmowitz Kevin Kinney Matthew Koch Benjamin McGraw Kyle Mead Emily Merewitz Zane Raudenbush David Rotter Kate Stokes Monica Torres Jonathan Wagner Yan Xu Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Assoc. 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Sean Remington - Green Valley Country Club Christopher Brown - Hillsdale Landscaping Richard Henderson - Lawn Growers of America Bill Becker - United Rentals Rocco Conforti - United Rentals Scott Dille - United Rentals Jason Barich - USGA Welcome New Members! Photo Courtesy of Jerry Schoonmaker new jersey turfgrass association Clippings & Green World njta 2007 AD CAMPAIGN Clippings & Green World is NJTA’s quarterly newsletter publication. It is sent out each Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Through the years, we have worked to increase the size, scope, and usefulness of this periodical. Our present circulation is approximately 800 per issue. Please contact NJTA at (215) 757-6582 for additional information and pricing. 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Cardholder’s Name Signature Please check this box and write the amount of money in the space provided if you wish to make a contribution to the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation $ American Express Exp. Date New Jersey Turfgrass Association MAIL TO: New Jersey Turfgrass Association • P.O. Box 340 • Milltown, NJ 08850-0340 Phone: (215) 757-NJTA Fax: (215) 741-NJTA Or Join Online at www.njturfgrass.org njta Green World Diseases of Turfgrass Applied Turfgrass Research from Rutgers, the State University, and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association Editor’s Note: Each year, NJTA and the New Jersey Turfgrass Foudation work to raise funds for Rutgers University. These funds are used to provide scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers within the green industry and to help fund the many research projects that are conducted at Rutgers. New Strobilurin Fungicide Approved by EPA The EPA has just approved Disarm 480SC, a new strobilurin (QoI) fungicide for use on turf. The active ingredient in Disarm is fluoxastrobin. Like azoxystrobin (Heritage), pyraclostrobin (Insignia) and trifloxystrobin (Compass), fluoxastrobin is very effective against a broad range of diseases including anthracnose, brown patch, gray leaf spot, pythium blight and summer patch. PCNB Reregistration in Doubt The EPA has recommended that turf uses of PCNB be considered ineligible for reregistration. Interested parties had until October 2, 2006 to submit comments in support of retaining PCNB for use on turfgrasses. If the proposed ban is upheld, then PCNB could no longer be sold for the control of snow mold diseases on golf courses in the United States. The final decision from the EPA is expected later this year. Pink Snow Mold A picture of pink and gray snow mold on an annual bluegrass and bentgrass green. This disease, caused by the fungus Microdochium nivale (Fusarium nivale), will develop soon on golf and landscape turf. To prevent pink snow mold from developing on susceptible turf this fall, avoid excessive nitrogen applications, continue mowing turf until dormancy, and apply Armada, Banner, Chipco 26GT, chlorothalonil, Compass, ConSyst, Eagle, Headway, Heritage, Insignia, Instrata, Medallion, PCNB, Spectro, Tartan, thiophanate- methyl, or vinclozolin. For best results, apply any of these fungicides now and then repeat in late-January if the snow cover recedes. Do not, however, reapply PCNB after January 15 due to the possibility of phytotoxicity during warm weather next spring. Stripe Smut Shredded leaf blades of Kentucky Bluegrass infested with ustilago striiformis, the causal agent of Stripe Smut. Stripe Smut, is apparent on susceptible Kentucky bluegrass varieties at this time. This disease is caused by the fungus Ustilago striiformis. Symptoms appear as long black streaks (striations) between the veins of infected blades. These areas eventually rupture releasing abundant black smut spores. One well-timed application of an appropriate fungicide now will provide excellent control and is, therefore, far superior to multiple applications in the spring (mid-May). For best results, apply Armada, Banner, by Bruce B. Clarke, Ph.D., Turfgrass Pathology Green World njta Applied Turfgrass Research from Rutgers, the State University, and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association Bayleton, Eagle, Rubigan. Tartan, or thiophanate-methyl now per manufacturer’s recommendations. Germinating teliospores of the Stripe Smut pathogen. Take-all patch This disease, caused by the root and crown infecting fungus, Gaeumannomyces graminis var. avenae, has been reported on several bentgrass greens and fairways in the tri-state region. Although this disease is most prevalent from April through June, late-summer and fall outbreaks are not uncommon. Infection takes place during cool, wet weather and symptoms are most striking after stress. Infected grass first appears bronze to reddish-brown in color and then fades to a dull brown. Patches are usually circular or ring-shaped and range in size from several inches to two feet or more in diameter. The centers of affected turf are frequently colonized by bluegrass (Poa spp.), fescue (Festuca spp.), or weed species. Upon close examination, decaying roots and leaf sheaths appear black and dark strands of mycelium often develop parallel to the root axes. The disease is enhanced by poorly drained, light-textured, and high pH soils. Although take-all is difficult to control, best results have been achieved through the use of acidfying fertilizers (e.g., ammonium sulfate) during cool weather and preventive applications of Banner, Bayleton, Headway, Heritage, Insignia, or Rubigan in October and November. If the disease has been particularly severe, fungicides should be reapplied twice next spring at 21 to 28-day intervals beginning in early April. Chemicals should be applied in 4 gal water/1000 sq ft or lightly irrigated into the root zone (1/8 to l/4”of water) for maximum effectiveness. Whenever practical, overseed infested areas with less susceptible grasses such as fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, or perennial ryegrass to mask symptom expression. Maintain soil pH at approximately 6.0 since the disease is enhanced in alkaline soils. Manganese, applied as a foliar spray (@2 lb Mn/A) containing manganese sulfate or another water soluble source, can reduce the severity of take-all patch on sites deficient in this nutrient. A close up of take all patch on a bentgrass fairway with a sample removed for laboratory analysis. Turf Expo This year’s Turf Expo will be held at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino/Resort on December 5-7, 2006. This is an excellent opportunity to receive the latest turf management information from nationally renowned speakers. For additional information, please contact Michelle Rickard at (215) 757-6582 or njtadirector@yahoo.com, or Marlene Karasik at (732) 932-9400 ext. 339 or mkarasik@aesop. rutgers.edu. ■ Life’s Journey - continued from page 4 2006 Scholarships - continued from page 16 From my initial interview for this position to today, I have made a great circle of friends, an eclectic family of sorts. My friends at NJTA and the other associations have become my mentors, my sounding board, and in many ways, my inspiration. So, this holiday season, I give thanks to those who have helped me along this stretch of life’s journey and to those who have grown with NJTA. It has been a truly enlightening experience to work with such talented individuals, and to witness the enthusiasm of this great industry. ■ Center for Turfgrass Science Allisyn Gillet Mahalaxmi Veerasamy Golf Course Supt. Assoc of NJ Scholarship Justin Hughes Zane Raudenbush NJ State Golf Assoc, and Ralph Engel Caddie Scholarship Rolland Gesimondo Timothy Sibicky IR-4 - continued from page 11 pathology, the ongoing Phytophthora and Pythium efficacy projects were continued. Workshop attendees committed to two new projects dealing with sedge efficacy and crop safety of products for sedge control along with finishing the 2006 project on crop safety of Sedgehammer, Sulfentrazone, SureGuard, and V-10142 on select ornamental horticulture plants. For more information about the IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program, contact Cristi Palmer at 732-932- 9575 extension 4629 or visit the website at www.ir4.rutgers. edu. A Regional Coordinator can also help those who wish to learn more about studies in a particular region. Regional Coordinators can be contacted at: Northeast Region - Edith Lurvey, 315-787-2308, ell10@comell.edu; North Central Region - Satoru Miyazaki, 517-336-4611, ncrir4@msu. edu; Southern Region - Charles Meister, 352-392-2399, cmeister@ifas.ufl.edu; Western Region - Rebecca Sisco, 530-752-7634, rsisco@ucdavis.edu; and USDA-ARS Office of Minor Use Pesticides- Paul Schwartz, 301-504- 8256, schwartz@ba.ars.usda.gov. 2006 Scholarships - continued from page 16 NJ Landscape Contractors Assoc. Scholarship Daniel Purner William Reardon Robert Shortell Duke Polidor Memorial Scholarship Edwin Alvarez James Cunningham Jason Hobson Michael Robertson Jacob Shapiro Brandon Wollesen Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey Daniel Purner Center for Turfgrass Science H.S. Achievement Award Eddie Zhang Golf Course Builders Association Jonathan Mullineaux Timothy Sibicky NJTA Patrons... Clippings & Green World would like to thank our Patrons for their continued support. Please consider adding your name and/or business name to what we hope will be an extensive list of supporters so that this periodical can continue to grow! New Patrons are listed in green. • John Barlok - Finch Services, Inc. • Shaun Barry - Bayer ES • Fred Blaicher - Finch Services, Inc. • Bryan Bolehala - Cleary Chemical • Steve Chirip - Grass Roots, Inc. • Kevin Collins - Aquatrols Corp, of America • Ken Kubik - Grass Roots, Inc. • Leon’s Sod Farm • Zenon Lis - Burlingham Seeds • Mike Oleykowski - Fisher & Son • Plant Food Company, Inc. • The Scotts Company • Barbara Vydro - Bloomfield Cemetery Call (215) 757-NJTA for more information. RATES: $100.00 per year - 4 issues Calendar of Events 2006 December 4 3rd ANNUAL NJTA STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING at Expo 2006 (Invitation Only) Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort Atlantic City, NJ December 5 NJ TURFGRASS FOUNDATION MEETING at Expo 2006 (Invitation Only) Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort Atlantic City, NJ December 6 GREEN INDUSTRY ALLIED ASSOCIATION MEETING at Expo 2006 Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort Atlantic City, NJ December 6-7 EXPO 2006 TRADE SHOW OPEN at Expo 2006 Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort Atlantic City, NJ May 7 August 2 August 3 2007 12TH ANNUAL RUTGERS TURFGRASS RESEARCH GOLF CLASSIC Fiddler s Elbow Country Club Bedminster Township, NJ LAWN, LANDSCAPE & SPORTS TURF FIELD DAY Adelphia Farm Adelphia, NJ GOLF & FINE TURF FIELD DAY Hort. Farm II New Brunswick, NJ IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START PLANNING FOP EXPO 2006... 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