new jersey turfgrass association clippings & Green World njta Summer 2007 VOL 67 Inside this issue: > Pictorial Review - Field Days > Green Expo Schedule and Seminars > Green Expo Registration Form 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 www.njturfgrass.org President’s Message by Chris Carson, NJTA President Progress... and Passion! As I approach the end of the presidency of NJTA, I’ve been looking back at and digesting the amazing success story of our Association. As members you should know that your Board has been working hard for many years to grow, improve and -at times- correct what we do and how we do it. Let’s take a look at the Rutgers Turf Field Days, for example. Ten years ago, attendance was poor at this important display of the great science being undertaken on our behalf by the Center for Turfgrass Science... and we didn’t understand why. Working with Center Director Dr. Bruce Clarke, we worked collaboratively to find ways to improve the situation, and improve it we did. The first and most important step was the decision to separate the Field Days into two: one dedicated to Golf and Fine Turf, the other to Sports and Lawn/ Landscape. This decision yielded higher attendance, and those attendees spread the word of what they learned. Further attendance growth naturally followed. Encouraged by this resurgence, many smaller improvements were made, including shortening the day, moving Golf permanently to Hort Farm II, initiating a partnership with the Sports Field Management Association at the Adelphia Farm, and many others. This year, at the suggestion of members, the golf day was moved from Thursday to Tuesday. I am delighted to tell you that the net result of all of these changes has been continued growth and participation: this year, a record total attendance of 763 was reached! The main reason for this growth, of course, is that attendees perceive great value by attending. We know that the scientists and staff of the Center are working hard for the turf industry, and we value the useful information we get there... information we can use to help us with our jobs. For that, and for so much more, I thank Drs. Clarke and Meyer and the entire team at Rutgers; they continue to do important, groundbreaking work. NJTA is proud of our role in their success as supporters, advisors, and - as is the case for Field Days - behind the scenes facilitators. NJTA Board member Pedro Perdomo chairs the Field Days Committee, and he and his committee did their usual superb job. Thanks, too, to lunch sponsors Ken ...continued on page 22 Table of Contents Clippings President’s Message From the Executive Director Practical Fungicide Resistance in Turf Strands Who’s Richard Buckley? 3 4 5 9 1 Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days — A Huge Success 10 Green Expo Education Program 12 NJTA’s Legislative and Regulatory Roots County Extension Office Contact List New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation UPDATE Green Expo Registration Form NJTA Patron Listing Calendar of Events Green World 16 17 18 19 22 23 Granular Sex Pheromone Formulations for Oriental Beetle Mating Disruption 20 Conventional and Molecular Turfgrass Breeding 21 New Jersey Turfgrass Association P.O. Box 340 Milltown, NJ 08850-0340 Phone: (973)812-6467 Fax: (973)812-6529 www.njturfgrass.org Wow! What a summer! The activities started ramping up when the promotion about the Field Days ‘hit the stands' in june. The number of attendees who wanted to spend the day at either the Golf and Fine Turf tours on July 31st or the Lawn and Landscape tours and Sports field Managers What a Summer! outdoor trade show on August 1st exceeded any expectations I may have had. And apparently the totals exceeded any prior field Days. According to the reports, the tours were exceptional and by Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, NJTA Executive Director informative, the weather certainly held out, and cooperated with the planning and execution of the tours. The events were eye-opening for me and I learned so much about this industry. The NJTA Board and especially President Chris Carson, who also serves as Expo Education Chair, have also been busy planning and gathering speakers to put on the finest educational program to date at this year’s Green Expo...read the seminar shorts in this issue, then fill out your registration. So now that the summer is officially over...make sure your calendar is highlighted to attend the 32nd Annual New Jersey Green Expo., December 4-6. It will be another worthwhile turf industry experience for you. And I look forward to seeing you in Atlantic City. Don’t miss your opportunity to promote your business in Clippings. Call (973) 812-6467 to learn more. Trucks! Any JOB YOU DO, wE have a truck for you! ALWAYS 250 NEW & USED TRUCKS IN STOCK! Explorers • Excursions • Escapes * Windstars & much more! 201-617-0700 http://www.meadowlandford.com email: sales@meadowlandford.com 330 COUNTY AVENUE, AT SECAUCUS ROAD SECAUCUS NJ Ford TRUCKS Sterling Trucks Opp. Motor Vehicle Inspection station Practical Fungicide Resistance in Turf Stands by Richard Buckley, Director Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Fungicide resistance is a stable, inheritable adjust­ ment by the fungal population to the toxic effects of the fungicide. The changes in the fungal cell that bring about resistance are sometimes regulated by a single gene. This phenomenon is called monogenic resistance. In some fungi the changes are regulat­ ed by multiple genes, which is known as polygenic resistance. Fungicides that are at the highest risk of resistance problems are those that affect a sin­ gle metabolic site in the fungus and those in which the resistance factor is governed by a single gene. ...continued on page 7 AQUATROLS Revolution There's no reason for you or your turf to stress over maintaining healthy, fast greens. Revolution® puts you in control of rootzone conditions. It ensures top performance and better plant health throughout the season, and increases turf survival under extremes. Isn't it time you joined the Revolution? grass roots (973) 361-5943 Distributing Aquatrols products since 1978 By the early 1900’s fungicides were being used on turfgrass for disease control. Early fungicides provid­ ed protection by chemically modifying basic biological processes. The deactivation of these processes result­ ed in the shut down of several vital cell functions and caused death to the fungus. Broad spectrum chemical modifications of this sort were usually achieved with a metal like zinc or copper and were not specific to fungi. They were also found to be phytotoxic to plant material, so they were modified to be confined to the outsides of the plants. In order for them to be effective fungicides they had to be placed on the plant before the fungus was present to prevent the establishment of an infection. There are similar mate­ rials still on the market that we refer to as contacts. In the 1960’s materials with the capability to enter plants and theoretically cure active infections were being developed and brought to market. In order to overcome the problem of non-specific biological ac­ tivity caused by the early fungicides, the toxic effects of the newer materi­ als needed to be confined to the target fungus. Consequently, the toxic effect of these new products usually focused on a single or narrow range of meta­ bolic processes in the fungus. This single site toxicosis is often overcome by changes in the fungus. Reports of fungicide resistance quickly followed the introduction of the new materials. TEXTRON TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 19 Central Boulevard South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Sales: (888)-831-0891 Parts: (888)-831-0911 Service: (888)-831-0919 www.wilfredmacdonald.com "In a matter of seconds, you can go from mulching to side-discharge. There's not another mower that can do that." The New John Deere 7-lron II Mulch-On-Demand Deck "When we want to side-discharge, we can do it right from the seat," says Mike. "And we don't have to carry an extra piece of equipment." Just by engaging a lever from the operator's seat, the 7-lron II mulch-on-demand deck goes from mulching to side-discharge in an instant. Mike Dykstra, Dykstra Landscape Services Inc., Grand Haven, Michigan 7 Iron II See more of what Mike Dykstra has to say at www.mowpro.com John Deere Practical Fungicide continued It is possible that any fungus has the ability to resist two or more fungicides. This phenomenon is known as cross resistance. Cross resistance usually occurs in closely related compounds in the same chemical classes. For instance, fungal populations resistant to propiconizole are often resistant to triadimefon and fenarimol. All of these materials are found in the same chemical class (sterole demethylation inhibitors). Fungicide resistance does not develop spontaneously. In normal fungal populations, resistant biotypes are always present. Increases in the population of these resistant biotypes are brought on by the fungicide program. If the material one uses only attacks sensitive biotypes, then over time, the resistant biotypes dominate the population and control efforts fail. This generally occurs when a single material or materials in the same chemical class are repeatedly used over a period of time. It is also not uncommon for resistance to occur if less than optimal rates of the materials are used. This allows a broader range of tolerant biotypes to survive and prosper. The point at which satisfactory disease control is no longer provided in the field by your program is called practical resistance. Be aware that all fungicide failures are not due to practical resistance. Improper diagnosis, improper dilution rates, poor selection of materials, bad timing, tank incompatibilities, improper calibration and bad nozzle choices are just a few of the possibilities. That being said, we have seen several cases in the Plant Diagnostic Laboratory this summer of practical resistance to dollar spot and anthracnose. If you suspect practical resistance and have ruled out other reasons for your disease control failures, then we suggest screening for fungicides in the following chemical classes: sterole demethylation inhibitors, the strobilurins, and benzamidazoles. In order to screen for resistance, we isolate the causal agents from diseased plant material and grow them on mycological media Plant Food Company Inc. The Liquid Fertilizer Experts We specialize in liquid fertilizers and sell many other types of fertilizers, biostimulants, lime and protection products. Everything in the green industry, including trees and shrubs, turf and flowers, grow stronger and more beautiful with our products. Contact us to learn more and request your free catalog. 800.562.1291 609.443.8038 (fax) pfc@plantfoodco.com www.plantfoodco.com Grow with us as part of our expanding family of customers ...continued from previous page amended with a fungicide in each of the mentioned chemical classes. We use different concentrations of the materials in each media. The concentrations range from below to well above field rates. Over a period of several days we compare the growth rates of the target fungus on the fungicide amended media to an isolate of the fungus on a non-amended media. If the growth rates are similar, we determine the sample to be insensitive or laboratory resistant to the material we are testing for. If this is the case, adjustments to your fungicide program are in order. Next issue we will discuss tactics for minimizing the risk of practical fungicide resistance in your turfgrass. Richard Buckley is a new Board member of NJTA. Read more about him on page 9 Available Through: grass roots LIQUID FERTILIZERS, MICRONUTRIENTS, AND NATURAL ORGANICS (973) 252-6634 Fall Preparedness • Pro-Balance (15-2-15) focuses on increasing potassium to improve cold tolerance, strengthen roots and build up carbohydrates. • Micrel Total (6-0-0) with 8 fully chelated minors cover all of your micronutirient bases. • Control-De Thatcher treatments helps to keep thatch at bay. • Essential® Plus adds your fundamentals, uncluding Organic L- Amino Acids, Humic Acid, Kelp, and Biostimulants to improve root structure prior to winter stress. (800) 648-7626 www.GrowthProducts.com Celebrating Over 20 Years In The Green Industry! WHO'S RICHARD BUCKLEY? I am the newest member of the NJTA Board of Directors. It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve the industry in this capacity. My good friend and former class mate, Dr. Karen Plumley, asked me to participate on the NJTA Board by suggesting that mid-career was a good time to get involved and give something back to the industry. Although it is hard to imagine that I am mid-career, the idea of service to an industry that has served me so well is exciting. It was an offer I could not refuse. Many of you know me as the Director of Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services at Rutgers University. I solve plant problems and am a frequent lecturer on diseases and insect pests in turfgrass and ornamental plants. Odds are that you have been subjected to my lectures in your quest for pesticide credits. I actually gave my first public presentation for Rutgers at the turf field day in 1989 and have taught, lectured, or presented more than 1400 classes and lectures since. I am a Delaware native and attended the University of Delaware where, in between Grateful Dead concerts, I managed to get a degree in Agriculture. My emphasis was a double major in entomology and plant pathology. Growing up, I worked in the fields and packing houses of several central Delaware fruit and vegetable farms. As a student, I worked in the soil testing lab at UD and did field research with the agronomy specialist. With these experiences, I developed an interest in integrated pest management in agronomic cropping systems. That interest in agronomic crops served me well in the transition to turfgrass. I came to Rutgers in August of 1988 for graduate school in the Department of Plant Pathology. I studied insect resistance in endophyte infected perennial ryegrass and tall fescue under the direction of Dr. Philip Halisky and subsequently received my Master of Science in Plant Pathology from Rutgers in 1991. Dr. Halisky was an instructor in the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School at the time, so I began to get my feet wet as a lecturer in his class. Under his tutelage, I eventually took over the class and currently teach four classes in the turf school. In September of 1991, I was hired by Rutgers Cooperative Extension as a technician in the newly formed Plant Diagnostic Laboratory. In this position, I was mentored as a turfgrass diagnostician by Dr. Bruce Clarke and Dr. Karen Kackley. I was promoted to coordinator of the laboratory in 1993 and was named Director of Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services when those programs were merged in 2005. Since the inception of the Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, I have looked at more than 30,000 samples for nematode, disease, weed, or insect pest diagnosis. This ...continued on page 22 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/plantdiagnosticlab. NJ AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION RUTGERS COOPERATIVE RESEARCH EXTENSION THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY RUTGERS COOK COLLEGE The Rutgers Soil Testing Lab The Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory performs chemical and mechanical analyses of soils. The following services are routinely performed: Landscape Level 1 Fertility Test: Nutrients, pH, recommendations Level 2 Problem Solver (soil/plant suitability test) Level 3 Topsoil Evaluation Greenhouse Saturated (Organic) Media Extract Analysis: Nutrients, pH electrical conductivity, inorganic nitrogen Sport Turf Level 1 Fertility Test: Nutrients, pH, recommendations Level 2 Complete Test: Nutrients, pH, estimated CEC & cation saturation, soluble salt level, organic matter* * content, soil textural class Level 3 Sand Root Zone Test *Organic matter content would be determined by loss-on-ignition for golf course greens, as described by USGA guidelines. For more information please call us at 732/932-9295, or visit us on the web at: www.rcre.rutgers.edu/soiltestinglab. www.rcre.rutgers.edu/services 2007 Rutgers Turfgrass A Huge SUCCESS Field Days It seems that 2007 was destined to be a year for the record books. Tom Glavine won his 30th game, Pedro Mar­ tinez struck out number 3000, and A-Rod became the youngest player to get 500 homers. What does this have to do with Field Days you ask? This year’s Field Days were also record breaking with 351 in attendance for the Golf and Fine Turf Day held at the Horticultural Farm II and 412 at the Lawn, Landscape, and Sports Fields Day held at the Adelphia Research Station. The Landscape Turf Day was a collaborative effort with the Sports Field Managers of New Jersey. We had tried this once before and received so much positive feedback that we knew we needed to work together again. The mix of educational stops and equipment show and demonstrations was a huge success, as the numbers indicate. The word seems to have gotten out about the event and Cablevision was on the scene conducting interviews for a local program called “Neighborhood Journal.” The weather leading up to the events was ideal for the development of many turfgrass diseases and gave attend­ ees a good look at resistant varieties and effective control products. The weather also spared us from the 100+ degree days of the last two years and the air was not as still, which made moving around the plots a breeze (pun intended). This year was definitely a success due in large part to the combined efforts of the vendors, associations, faculty, sponsors, and the attendees. A special thanks goes to the farm supervisors George Zimienski and Bill Dickson and their crews for once again making sure that everything went well. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year! by Pedro Perdomo, NJTA Board Member & Field Days Chairman Snapshot Moments from Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days Thank You to our Wonderful Sponsors! Grass Roots Storr Tractor Company SynaTek GREEN EXPO EDUCATION PROGRAM Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Expo attendees have asked us to pack as many pesticide cred­ its as possible in the opening day, and we’ve done just that...and the speakers we’ve lined up are the best in the busi­ ness. They will surely provide you and your staff with the edu­ cation you need to do your job better! 9:30-11:30 Core Session (4 credits core) “Understanding the Factors That Influence Pesticide Performance: With Understanding Comes Environmental Stewardship, Cost Effectiveness, and Good Control.” Pedro Perdomo, Cleary Chemical “Techniques, Tips, and Tricks to Calibrate and Apply Pesticides” Dr. John Grande, Rutgers University 12:30-2:30 3B Session (3 credits 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) “Buying Quality Seed Is the First Step Toward Stress and Pest Tolerance” Dr. Stacy Bonos, Rutgers University “Biological and Biorational Controls for Turfgrass Insect Pests” Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Rutgers University “Scouting and Diagnosis Is the Key to Good Pest Control” Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 2:45-4:45 3A Session (4 credits 3A, PP2, 6B, 8C) “The Pests of Ornamental Plants: Identify, Search, and Destroy!” Rich Buckley, Rutgers University and Dr. Karen Kackley, Asst. Professor, Kutztown University Many of our golf attendees begin their Expo with the 4 credit core session, but they also look forward to the dedicated golf session on Tuesday afternoon. This year’s program is focused on design and construction issues, and we’ve lined up a great team of speakers who will discuss important aspects of design, especially relating to greens and their surrounds. GCSAA CEU’s will be awarded at the end of each day. Golf Session “Bunkers and Greens” 12:30-4:30 (1 credit 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) This session sponsored by Chris Wallick, Course Contractors, Inc. 12:30-1:15 “Myths and Misunderstandings About USGA Versus California Greens” Josh Honig, Rutgers University “Manipulating Microbes... Can It Be Done?” Dr. Mike Boehm, Ohio State University 1:15-2:00 “Updating the USGA Greens Concept: Lessons Learned From Rutgers Research” Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University 2:00-3:00 “The Rebuilding of Tavistock Golf Club: A Quick Tour, and Lessons Learned” Tom Grimac, Superintendent, Tavistock Country Club “Tavistock Design Challenges” Jim Nagle, Architect, Forse Design 3:00-3:30 “Have We Gone Too Far With Bunker Maintenance? How to Achieve Perfect Hazards and Happy Members in Three Easy Steps” Dave Oatis, USGA 3:30-4:00 “The Soil Food Web and Your Greens: Manipulating Microbes... Can It Be Done?” Dr. Mike Boehm, Ohio State University Golf attendees will move right into the popular cocktail recep­ tion sponsored by Ken Kubik of Grass Roots, Inc. Kick off your first night at Expo in style as you visit with old friends and make new ones at this great social evening. Last year’s reception proved to be a highlight for attendees, and this year’s event should be even more special! 4:00-7:00 Golf Mix and Mingle Cocktail Reception Hosted by Grass Roots, Inc. 4:00-6:00 NJLCA State Convention NJ Green Expo attendees are welcome to join us for an inform­ ative and interactive roundtable networking opportunity, organ­ ized by fellow NJLCA landscape professionals for landscape professionals, at our first ever State Convention. We will exam­ ine the state of the State, regarding critical issues affecting landscape professionals and their livelihoods. Do permits, licenses, and registrations get your business down? Attend this unique networking event for ways to stay ahead of the curve. 6:00-10:00 NJLCA Landscape Achievement Awards Dinner The 9th Annual Landscape Achievement Awards program sponsored by the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association is designed to reward landscape professionals who execute quality landscaping projects. In sponsoring the Awards program, NJLCA strives to increase public awareness of envi­ ronmental improvement through quality landscaping, and to encourage the landscape contractor's consistent use of quality materials and workmanship. Please join us for the awards cer­ emony where the NJLCA will present the awards to this year’s winners! Please Note: Speakers and topics listed in this brochure are subject to change. GREEN EXPO Wednesday, December 5, 2007 You’ve asked us to make our General Session less technical and more diverse, and we’ve heard you loud and clear. David Zerfoss, a nationally renowned speaker will share his perspective on the future of our business, and our powerful lineup of speakers will present an interesting and entertaining perspective of the Green Industry. GENERAL SESSION 9:00-12:00 (1 credit 3A, 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) 9:00-9:05 NJTA Annual Meeting 9:05-9:10 “Welcome” Dr. Brad Hillman, Senior Associate Director of NJ Agricultural Experiment Station 9:10-9:50 “2007 Snapshots of Turf Problems and Solutions” Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University 9:50-10:20 “How I Spent My Summer ‘Vacation’: Lessons Learned in the Turf & Ornamental Diagnosis Lab.” Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 10:20-10:30 Awards 10:30-11:10 “Green Industry Business Forecast” David Zerfoss, President, Husqvarna and Chairman of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 11:10-11:40 “Rutgers News You Can Use!” Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University 11:40-12:00 Awards Thanks to Mary Lou DesChamps and Storr Tractor Company, a free lunch is once again offered to all attendees. Join us to catch up with old friends, have a private discussion with our speakers, and enjoy a quick meal. 12:00-1:00 LUNCH sponsored by Storr Tractor Company Wednesday afternoon is loaded with breakout sessions that will target your specific area of interest. Whether golf or sports fields, landscape turf or landscape contracting, there is something for everybody. And don’t forget that the Grand Opening of our Trade Show immediately follows! USGA Golf Session 1:00-4:00 (1 credit core, 3 credits 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) This session sponsored by Rob Finnesey, Tree Tech, Inc. GCSAA CEU’s will be awarded at the end of each day. 1:00-1:45 “Why You Should Care About Fungicide Resistance, and What You Can Do About It!” Dr. Mike Boehm, Ohio State University 1:45-2:30 “Let’s Take a Look Inside Your Turfgrass Plant: What’s Actually Happening in There?” Dr. Tom Gianfagna, Rutgers University 2:30-3:00 “What’s New on the Label?” 4-6 industry reps, five minutes each 3:00-3:30 “New and Emerging Diseases of Cool Season Grasses” Dr. Mike Boehm, Ohio State University 3:30-4:00 “Lessons Learned in Championship Preparation” Dave Oatis, USGA This program has been designed with you in mind: you will not want to sit in the back of the room for these sessions. Be pre­ pared to learn something valuable for you and your business, including how to turn your job into a career. Don’t miss these sessions designed and presented by landscape professionals for landscape professionals. NJLCA Session 1:00-4:00 For each hour, choose one of our three one-hour sessions listed. Only those sessions with credits noted will offer credits. 1:00- 2:00 “Leadership and Your Brand” David Zerfoss, President, Husqvarna and Chairman of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute 2:00 - 3:00 Core Session (2 credits core) “NJDEP Regulatory Update” (Credits pending DEP approval as of press time) Bruce Reimbold, NJDEP “Opportunities in the Green Industry for Latinos” Ed Correa, Bilingual Training Solutions “Using QuickBooks to Automate and Standardize the Landscape Business Process, Part I” Drew Shepherd, Magic Gardens Landscaping / NJLCA 3:00 - 4:00 3A Session (2 credits 3A, PP2, 6B, 8C) “Ornamental Insect and Disease Control” (Credits pending DEP approval as of press time) David Crank, Bayer Environmental Science “Oportunidades En La Industria Verde Para Los Latinos” Ed Correa, Bilingual Training Solutions “Using QuickBooks to Automate and Standardize the Landscape Business Process, Part II” Drew Shepherd, Magic Gardens Landscaping / NJLCA Sports Field Manager’s Session 1:00-4:00 GCSAA CEU’s will be awarded at the end of each day. (1 credit 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) 1:00-1:30 SFMANJ Business Meeting 1:30-2:15 “Management Strategies for High Traffic Fields" Dr. Mike Goatley, Virginia Technical Institute, Co-author of SPORTS FIELDS: A manual for Design Construction and Maintenance 2:15-2:45 “A Cost-Based Approach to Assess Task Management” Don Savard, CSFM, CGM, Salesianum School 2:45-3:30 “Environmental Turfcraft for Sports Fields” Kevin Trotta, North Rockland School District GREEN EXPO 1:00-4:00 Landscape Turf Session (1 credit Core, 5 credits 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) 1:00-1:45 “The Top 5 Landscape Turf Diseases” Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University 1:45-2:30 “The Top 4 Insect Pests of Landscape Turf” Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Rutgers University 2:30-3:00 “Top 5 Cultural Practices That Reduce Disease in Landscape Turf” Dr. Karen Kackley, Asst. Professor, Kutztown University 3:00-3:30 “Proper Utilization of Herbicides: Selection and Timing Can Make All the Difference!” Dr. Steven Hart, Rutgers University 3:30-4:00 “DEP Regulatory Update: How to Comply” Bruce Reimbold, NJ DEP 4:00-7:00 Trade Show Grand Opening An Arena full of vendors, more than 600 attendees, and free food and drink all add up to a great evening. Come to the Trade Show to see what’s new in equipment and services, to enjoy some fine refreshment, and to catch up with your peers. The Trade Show Grand Opening is sponsored by Lee Kozsey and Syngenta. Thursday, December 6, 2007 Our Thursday morning sessions offer focused presentations for the entire Green Industry. Whether you require the technical expertise of our Golf presenters, the diverse information of the Sports group, the SIMA testing or CLT review presented by the NJLCA, or the important landscape turf solutions, you will find what you need this morning. And don’t forget that the Trade Show follows immediately from 10:00 to 1:00... with a free lunch! 7:00-10:00 Golf Early Bird (6 credits 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) 7:00-7:45 “Cultural Practices and Disease Control on Golf Courses” Dr. Paul Vincelli, University of Kentucky 7:45-8:30 “PGR Use in Turfgrass Management: What, How, and Why” Dr. Bingru Huang, Rutgers University 8:30-9:15 “Implications of Sand Topdressing and Irrigation Practices on Anthracnose of Annual Bluegrass Putting Greens” John Inguagiato, Rutgers University 9:15-10:00 “Impact of Sprayer Technology on the Development of Foliar Diseases on Golf Courses” Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University Sports Field Managers Association of NJ 7:00-10:00 (1 credit 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) 7:00-8:00 Early Bird Sports Field Managers: Networking roundtable 8:00-8:30 “Elements of Sports Field Construction” Dr. Mike Goatley, Virginia Technical Institute, Co-author of SPORTS FIELDS: A manual for Design Construction and Maintenance 8:30-9:00 “Renovation of a Little League Infield” Jim Hermann, CSFM, Total Control Inc. 9:00-9:30 “Grant Writing: What You Need to Know” Beth Richmond, Bedford Recreation 9:30-10:00 “Low-Impact Pesticides for Turf” Brad Park, Rutgers University Today’s program deals with key building blocks for a successful landscape professional: Professional certification preparation, hardscape sessions taught by hands-on tech professionals that provide the tools for “bullet-proof” walls and patio design, pesti­ cide re-certification, and the law. Attend this morning session and protect yourself from litigation, protect your customers from faulty construction and protect your livelihood from violations. NJLCA Session 8:00-1:00 For each hour, choose one of our three one-hour sessions listed. Only those sessions with credits noted will offer credits. CLT Written Exam The Certified Landscape Technician exam is a national hands- on testing program exclusively administered in New Jersey by the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) in conjunction with Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). Certification seeks to recognize proficiency in the landscape workforce, upgrade the status of the landscape professional, and provide the public with a means of identifying qualified land­ scape professionals. Today we offer candidates the written por­ tion of the exam; however, the “hands-on” portion must also be completed in order to receive the designation of CLT. CLP Written Exam The Certified Professional Landscape Exam is a 4-hour multiple choice format test covering business management topics. Interior and exterior landscape company owners and managers who want to establish themselves (and their company) as a leader in the industry should take this exam. CSP Written Exam The Certified Snow Professional exam, administered by the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA), seeks to raise the standards of the profession, offer guidelines for achieve­ ment, identify persons with acceptable knowledge of the princi­ ples and practice of the snow profession, and improve perform­ ance within the profession by requiring participation in a contin­ uing program of professional and educational development. GREEN EXPO Thursday, December 6, 2007 (Continued) 8:00-9:00 “CLT Exam Review” Ed Correa, Bilingual Training Solutions 3A Session (2 credits 3A) “Ornamental Insect Control” (Credits pending DEP approval as of press time) JB Toorish, Lesco/John Deere Landscapes “Paver Installation: The Nuts and Bolts” Kevin Minton, EP Henry CSP Written Exam (Hour 1) 9:00-10:00 “Avoiding Litigation” Ken Morris, Esq. “CLT Exam Review” Ed Correa, Bilingual Training Solutions 3A Session (2 credits 3A) “Ornamental Disease Control” (Credits pending DEP approval as of press time) JB Toorish, Lesco/John Deere Landscapes “Segmental Retaining Walls” Kevin Minton, EP Henry CSP Written Exam (Hour 2) 10:00-11:00 CSP Written Exam (Hour 3) 11:00 -12:00 CSP Written Exam (Hour 4) 12:00 -1:00 CSP Written Exam (Hour 5) Landscape Turf Session 8:00-10:00 2 credits 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C 8:00-8:30 “Invasive Pest and Disease Update” Bill Hlubik, Rutgers University 8:30-9:00 “How to Buy Quality Seed...and Why!” Dr. Bill Meyer, Rutgers University 9:00-9:30 “Weed Control and ID for the Advanced Applicator: What’s New and Important?” Pat McCullough, Rutgers University 9:30-10:00 “Cultural Control of Lawn Diseases” Dr. Paul Vincelli, University of Kentucky 10:00-1:00 Trade Show Lunch will be served at 11:00 am Sports Field Managers of NJ (1 credit 3B, PP2, 6B, 8C) 12:00-2:00 12:00-12:30 “Bermudagrass Use for Sports Fields in the Mid-Atlantic” Mike Kelley, Poly Tech High School, Delaware 12:30-1:00 “Selecting a Synthetic Infill System” Ken Mathis, Brick Township Parks 1:00-1:30 “IPM at a NJ High School: Myth vs. Reality” Rich Watson, Pine Hill School District 1:30-2:00 “Management of Synthetic Infill Systems” Kevin Malone, CSFM, Columbia University 1:00-4:00 NJLCA Testing Got Certification? Today is your day to step up. Whether just getting started in the business or a seasoned veteran of land­ scape contracting, take advantage of this-first time ever in New Jersey- multiple certification offering. 1:00-2:00 CSP Written Exam (Hour 1 of 6) CSP Written Exam (Hour 2 of 6) CSP Written Exam (Hour 3 of 6) CSP Written Exam (Hour 4 of 6) CSP Written Exam (Hour 5 of 6) CSP Written Exam (Hour 6 of 6) 2:00-3:00 CLT Written Exam (Hour 1 of 2) CLT Written Exam (Hour 2 of 2) 3:00-4:00 CLP Written Exam (Hour 1 of 3) CLP Written Exam (Hour 2 of 3) CLP Written Exam (Hour 3 of 3) We end NJ Green Expo as we began it, with a two hour edu­ cation block dedicated to Core issues. Get the basic information you and your applicators need, and the elusive core credits you require, as well at this final NJ Green Expo session! 12:00-2:00 Core Session (4 credits core) “Environmental Impact on Herbicide Efficacy: Understand What’s Happening to the Chemicals You Apply” Pat McCullough, Rutgers University “Techniques, Tips, and Tricks to Calibrate and Apply Pesticides” Dr. John Grande, Rutgers University Are you aware of the efforts the New Jersey Turfgrass Association makes to represent our industry interests in Trenton? If not, you should! The NJTA supports our members in many ways, including regulatory and legislative representation in Trenton. The NJTA promotes the professionalism, economic contributions, quality of life and environmental stewardship our industry stands for. This is a message that is not always understood by our government, and because of that we must continue to spread our roots with key legislative and regulatory officials! We are a proud industry and certainly we have a great story to tell. Recently the NJTA has increased its efforts to gain stronger recognition as a credible source of scientific information on many issues pertaining to the turfgrass industry. Over the years we have provided support on “hot” issues such issues as water allocation, pesticide use bans, School IPM, landscaper licensing, fertilizer bans, business taxation and others. NJTA has been included on many key governmental task forces pertaining to regulatory and legislative affairs affecting the industry. Currently board members of the NJTA sit on the New Jersey Department of Environmental by Brian R. Feldman, Legislative Chairman Protection Integrated Pest Management Task Force, Water Use Task Force and Nutrient Management Task Force. Having representation is critical. If you have no voice, you will never be heard. The NJTA has also increased its support to allied associations that are simultaneously helping to protect our interests. This type of allied synergy is just what the industry needs. No better example of this is that of the support we provide the New Jersey Greens Industry Council (http://www.nj-alliance.org). The NJGIC is a very important group that provides education, regulatory and legislative support for the entire “Green’s Industry”, including the interests of turfgrass professionals. Formerly known as the Alliance for Environmental Concerns, The New Jersey Greens Industry Council has become a broader group, able to support more issues then ever before. The NJGIC has taken the lead on many regulatory and governmental affairs throughout the state, of which, NJTA members have benefited. This type of allied partnership is something the NJTA believes in and will continue to support on behalf of our members. NJTÄ’S LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY ROOTS ...continued on page 23 Your Behind-the-Scenes Partner in Making Sports Turf Healthy and Safe Hunter Football, soccer, baseball...the field that you take care of may be different, but the best way to take care of it is always the same. That’s why the professionals maintain efficient irrigation practices and team up with the best name in the business for efficient irrigation products to ensure their turf is healthy and safe. No wonder sports turf managers choose Hunter as their partner for irrigation. www.Hunterlndustries.com 3336 BEEN THERE, DONE THAT... and STILL GOING STRONG Continuous field testing shows that 3336 remains strong today and will continue to be effective well into the future. 3336 fungicide provides broad spectrum systemic control of major turf diseases year after year, time after time. It has excellent handling and delivery characteristics that insure total release in your application equipment. Formulated three ways for your convenience: • 3336 F, a flowable; • 3336 WP, a wettable powder in water soluble bags; and • 3336 G and GC, granulars 3336 lets you do what’s needed to get the job done. CLEARY www.clearychemical.com 178 Ridge Road, Dayton, NJ 800-524-1662, 732-274-0894 fax The Cleary logo and 3336 are trademarks of Cleary Chemical Corporation fisher son company, inc. The “Green Industry” Supplier SUPERIOR PRODUCTS FOR THE TURF & HORTICULTURAL PROFESSIONA L Randy Rider 302-242-6848 Bruce Cadenelli 732-245-2599 Jeff Borajkiewicz 609-532-4837 Grigg Brothers EarthWorks TriCure Lebanon Fertilizers Lido Chem Plant Health Care Grass Seed www.fisherandson.com Reed Perrine Fertilizers • Grass Seed • Control Products MAIN STREET • TENNENT NJ 07763 SALES, INC. Your Partners For Total Control CLEARY 800-222-1065 ext. 5 • Chuck Reynolds • Keith Haines * Greg Mendina Thank You to all our advertisers! Without your support, this publication would not be possible. Rutgers Extension Offices RCE of Atlantic County (609) 625-0056 RCE of Bergen County (201 ) 336-6780 RCE of Burlington County (609) 265-2900 (856) 566-2900 RCE of Camden County (609) 465-5115 RCE of Cape May County RCE of Cumberland County (856) 451-2800 RCE of Essex County (973) 228-2210 RCE of Gloucester County (856) 307-6450 RCE of Hunterdon County (908) 788-1339 RCE of Mercer County (609) 989-6830 RCE of Middlesex County (732) 398-5262 RCE of Monmouth County (732) 431-7261 RCE of Morris County (973) 285-8307 RCE of Ocean County (732) 349-1246 RCE of Passaic County (973) 305-5742 RCE of Salem County (856) 769-0090 RCE of Somerset County (908) 526-6293 RCE of Sussex County (973) 948-3040 RCE of Union County (908) 654-9854 RCE of Warren County (908) 475-6505 New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation UPDATE The New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation was es­ tablished in 1991 to further the work done by the NJTA, specifically “to promote, foster, finance and perform charitable, scientific, literary and educa­ tional work in the turfgrass industry in New Jersey.” Formed as a stand-alone entity -but sup­ ported by the NJTA umbrella- the Foundation has done great work over the 16 years of our existence, work that NJTA members support in many ways. The Foundation’s main event is the Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic. This fundraiser has grown tremendous­ ly over the years, with record attendance of 322 at the three courses at Fiddlers Elbow in 2007. More than just a great day of golf and camara­ derie, this event generates funds from partici­ pants and sponsors that are distributed directly or indirectly to the turfgrass program at Rutgers. Though the Foundation is set up as a sepa­ rate entity with its own Board of Trustees, it func­ tions in partnership with the NJ Turfgrass Associa­ tion, and NJTA’s support is important: in order to ensure that maximum proceeds generated by the Classic go to support Rutgers, NJTA donates the considerable gift of the services of our executive di­ rector. Over the years this contribution has a value of several hundred thousand dollars, and has helped the Foundation build its net worth and steadily in­ crease its direct contributions to Rutgers. Coupled with the significant volunteer hours contributed by NJTA and Foundation Board Members, the bot­ tom line profit from this fundraiser is remarkable. Did you know that the direct financial contri­ butions by NJTA and the Foundation to the Rutgers turf program now exceed well over a million dollars? Or that we are also building an endowment fully ear­ marked for long-term support of that same program? How about the fact that this endowment is now valued at almost $500,000... and that we’ve just increased our target goal for that fund to one million dollars? Let’s take a look at the most recent P&L state­ ment. Net profits from the Classic were $92,000. Following Foundation guidelines, $51,000 has been directed to immediate support of the Center for Turf­ grass Science and to student scholarships, $10,000 is going to support the Henry Indyk Graduate Fel­ lowship Endowment (we’ve pledged $50,000, and NJTA has pledged $25,000, to this $400,000 initia­ tive), and $31,000 will be deposited into the Founda­ tion Endowment, taking its value to about $475,000. With this amazing success comes great re­ sponsibility, and Foundation President Marie Pom- pei has initiated a review of our policies and pro­ cedures to ensure that we operate professionally, legally, and in the best interests of The Center for Turfgrass Science. To that end, she’s begun -and I pledge, as incoming president, to continue- an invest­ ment policy review. We will be refining our invest­ ment objectives to best match our Foundation’s mis­ sion, to make sure we comply with the laws pertinent to our status as a tax-deductible entity, and to prop­ erly match investment risk with fiscal responsibility. As we undertake a review of our past and as we tweak the direction of our future, it has become clear that a little idea put forward 16 years ago has grown to be a vital, viable and fruitful organization. With your continued support, the NJ Turfgrass Foundation is poised for even greater growth, and I invite all interested members to volunteer your time for the good of our in­ dustry. Please give me a call at (908) 232-3621 or email me at echolakecc@aol.com and I’ll let you know how you can help be a part of this amazing success story! ...by Chris Carson, NJTF Vice-President New Jersey GREEN EXPO New Jersey Turfgrass Association 2007 New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf and Landscape Conference December 4, 5 & 6, 2007 Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort• Atlantic City, NJ•OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM NJLCAGrowing Every Day New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association Turf and Landscape Conference — REGISTRATION CHOICES — Friday, November 10, 2007 is final dale to register using this form. After this date, you must register ONSITE for $10 add1 per category. Did you attend the 2006 Expo?____ YES ___NO 1-Day Education Sessions & Trade Show Which Day?___Tues___Weds___Thurs NJTA/NJLCA Member Non-Member Total $ 100 $ 125 $__________ 2- Day Education Sessions & Trade Show Which 2 Days?___Tues___Weds___Thurs $150 $ 200 $__________ 3- Day Education Sessions & Trade Show Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday $ 200 $ 250 $__________ Spouse Badge (Entire Event)______________ $ 40 $ 50 $__________ Trade Show Only (Price Per Day) Number#________@ Which Days?___Weds___Thurs $ 40 = $__________ TOTAL Registrations: $_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ — JOIN US! 2008 MEMBERSHIP — NJTA Membership Year: January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008 NJTA Choices: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RenewaI____ New Green Industry Business Partner:_______ @ $250 (Up to 4 names) 1. ______________________________ 3.___________________________ 2. ______________________________ 4.___________________________ Individual Member:_______ @ $75.00 Name:_______________________________________________________ NJLCA Membership Year: September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008 NJLCA Choices: _ _ _ _ _ _ Renewal _____New Level I - Annual Gross Sales less than $100,000 @ $145 ___________ Level II - Annual Gross Sales $100,000 - $350,000 @ $195 ___________ Level III - Annual Gross Sales $350,000 - $750,000 @ $275 ___________ @ $375 ___________ Level IV - Annual Gross Sales above $750,000 Name: Totals: Registrations and Membership Registrations $__________________ NJTA Membership $250.00 or $75.00 $__________________ NJLCA Membership Level_________ $_______________________ Grand Total Due $_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Payment Information: Please Complete All Information _____ Check. Check Number #_______________________________ _____ Visa _____MasterCard _____AMEX Card No._____________________________________________________ Expiration Date (Month/Year)___________________________________ CID Code No.___________ * *3 or 4 digit security number on credit card * Payment cannot be processed without this #. AMEX front - 4; Visa/MC back - 3 Statement Address (# only if different)__________________Zip_____________ Cardholder’s Name___________________________________________ Signature X______________________________________________ The New Jersey Turfgrass Association (NJTA) and the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) proudly present the New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf & Landscape Conference, in coopera­ tion with: Golf Course Superintendents Association of NJ (GCSANJ), Sports Field Managers Association of NJ (SFMANJ), and Rutgers University/School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS). — What is Your BUSINESS Category? — Check All that Apply: _____ Landscape Lighting _____ Golf Course _____ Hardscape Contractor _____ Cemetery _____ Landscape Contractor _____ Sod Producer _____ Parks & Recreation ___ Landscape Designer _____ Lawn Care Applicator _____ Irrigation _____ Schools & Athletic Fields _____ Manufacturer/Supplier _____ Student Professional (Architect, university) Other _____ Lawn Maintenance HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION All requests for lodging during the Green Expo 2007 must be handled directly through Trump Taj Mahal Casino-Resort. Please call (800) 825-8888 and provide Registration Code ANJTA07. Cut-off date for discounted rates is November 10, 2007. Reservations made after this date are based on space availability and prevailing hotel rates. ATTENDEE REGISTRATION Use this form for yourself and your spouse. Duplicate this form for additional registrants, and provide complete information for each registrant. Thank you. Download forms at www.njturfgrass.org. Today’s DATE_________________________________________________ Name (print clearly)____________________________________________ Company Name________________________________________________ Title____________________________ Mailing Address________________________________________________ City_________________________ State_______ Zip Code____________ Tel #_________________________ Fax #___________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________ Spouse Name: (print clearly)____________________________________ (If ordering a Spouse Badge, fee must accompany registration.) Payable to NJTA & Mail with Top 2 Copies. CHECK: CREDIT CARD: Fax, Register Online, or Mail. New Jersey Turfgrass Association P.O. Box 340, Milltown, NJ 08850-0340 Phone: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 F.E.I.N.: 23-7453656 www.njturfgrass.org • www.njlca.org Register Online at: www.njturfgrass.org Final Deadline Date for Receipt of this Registration Form is November 10, 2007. After this date, everyone must register ONSITE for an additional $10 per category. Cancellations received prior to November 10, 2007 will be assessed a $50 cancellation/processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be granted after November 10, 2007. MAIL WHITE & YELLOW COPY to EXPO • KEEP PINK COPY • Date Received:__________________________________ Register Online: www.njturfgrass.org or www.njlca.org njta Green World > GRANULAR SEX PHEROMONE FORMULATIONS FOR ORIENTAL BEETLE MATING DISRUPTION Applied Turfgrass Research from Rutgers, the State University, and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association Project Period: 2006 Principal Investigator: Albrecht M. Koppenhöfer, Specialist in Turfgrass Entomology, Dept. Entomology, Blake Hall, 93 Lipman Drive, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; Ph: (732) 932-9802; Fax: (732) 932-7229; Email: koppenhofer@aesop.rutgers.edu Summary of Accomplishment The oriental beetle is the most important insect pest of turfgrass in New Jersey, southeastern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Previous research has shown the feasibility of using mating disruption with mi­ croencapsulated sprayable sex pheromone formulations for oriental beetle management in turfgrass. However, sprayable formulations need to be applied at least twice during the pest’s flight period and can contaminate clothing articles coming in contact with treated surfaces. This will limit the ability of sprayable formulations to compete with chemical insecticides. To overcome the limitations we are developing oriental beetle mating disruption tech­ nology based on dispersible formulations that should cover the entire flight period with one application and will not contaminate clothing article. We are comparing the efficacy and contamination potential of bead- and wax-based formulations and optimize application rates for the better formulation. Both formulations have already shown ex­ cellent potential in preliminary field trials in 2005. This project will provide turfgrass managers with a durable, en­ vironmentally and economically sound, easily implementable, and highly IPM compatible alternative to chemical insecticides. Mating disruption has the potential to largely replace insecticide applications for oriental beetle control. In 2006 we conducted two field trials. In a large scale (~1 acre replicates) trial, we compared wax- based beads produced by Suterra applied at 1 bead every 10 ft x 10 ft to smaller more numerous soywax- based granules produced by USDA-ARS NCAUR applied uniformly, both at 0.9 oz active ingredient/acre. Our observations on trap captures and male attraction to caged females showed very similar results that in­ dicated that both the Suterra beads and the USDA granules can disrupt oriental beetle mate finding to a high degree (90-99%), but only the Suterra beads were effective over a sufficiently long period. Our observations on the inherently extremely variable oriental beetle larval densities did not support these trends with 50% re­ duction by the USDA granules but only 38% reduction by the Suterra beads. In small scale field trial (~0.25 acre replicates), application pattern (10 ft x 10 ft m vs. 20 ft x 20 ft) had no effect on reduction in trap cap­ tures by Suterra beads (98-99%). While we did not conduct a formal experiment on the contamination as­ pects of the formulations, our empirical observations suggested that no significant contamination occurred. During 2007 we tested further improved dispersible formulations and their potential to contaminate shoes. Conventional and Molecular Turfgrass Breeding Rutgers Bentgrass Breeding Project Summary 2006 Green World njta Applied Turfgrass Research from Rutgers, the State University, and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association zie and Authority. Memorial and 007 join Declaration, King­ pin and Benchmark as cultivars selected for enhanced dollar spot resistance. This past year, over 88 new creeping bent- grass clones with improved dollar spot resistance were used to develop five new experimental selections. These cross­ ing blocks, along with open pollinated plants with good floret fertility were planted in a putting bentgrass trial in the fall of 2006. These plots will be evaluated for dollar spot disease, other important diseases and turf quality in the upcoming years. Additionally, we are also concentrating on improving wear and traffic tolerance of creeping bentgrass. This past season we ap­ plied traffic stress on approximately 1100 bentgrass plots. We determined traffic stress tolerance among creeping bentgrass cultivars, which will be used to provide practical cultivar rec­ ommendations to stakeholders. We also have identified several promising selections with improved traffic tolerance that will be used to improve traffic stress tolerance in creeping bentgrass. Colonial Bentgrass Perhaps one of the biggest limitations for the more widespread use of colonial bentgrass on fairways is it’s susceptibility to brown patch disease (caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani) (Figure 1). Breeding for resistance to this disease has been one of the major objectives in the colonial bentgrass breeding program. Two experimental selections with significantly im­ proved brown patch resistance over commercial cultivars and excellent turf quality have been licensed and are in the process of being increased for commercial seed production. This past year, over 133 colonial bentgrass plants with improved brown patch disease resistance were utilized to develop five experi­ mental selections. These crossing blocks, along with open pol­ linated plants with good floret fertility were planted in a fair­ way bentgrass trial this fall. These plots will be evaluated for brown patch disease and fairway turf quality this upcoming year. Project Period: 2006 Principal Investigator: Stacy A. Bonos, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plant Biology and Pathology, 59 Dudley Rd., Foran Hall, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; Ph: (732) 932-9711 x255; Fax: (732) 932-9441; Email: bonos@aesop.rutgers.edu The main research objectives of the breeding program include de­ veloping improved, pest resistant, and stress tolerant, turfgrasses that could be utilized for all turfgrass situations throughout the Northeast and other parts of the country. The need for the devel­ opment of improved genetically disease resistant, insect resistant and stress tolerant turfgrasses is important to the advancement of golf course, athletic field, and landscape management in the years to come. The development of turfgrass varieties that require less pesticide and management inputs through genetic improvement will also greatly benefit the environment and the public at large. For the bentgrass project we have been concentrating on improv­ ing disease resistance in creeping bentgrass, colonial bentgrass and velvet bentgrass. In order to accomplish this it is important to identify new sources of disease resistance. Over 4,000 clones of creeping, colonial and velvet bentgrass were collected from New Jersey and New England and established in a mowed-spaced plant trial in the fall of 2005. These plants were inoculated and evalu­ ated for disease resistance this past year to identify new sources of resistance to dollar spot (caused by the fungus - Sclerotinia ho- moeocarpa) and brown patch (caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani) diseases. Approximately 55 velvet bentgrass clones from 15 new sources were identified with improved disease resistance. Approximately, 25 colonial bentgrass plants from 10 new sources were identified with improved brown patch resistance. Approxi­ mately, 23 creeping bentgrass clones from 15 new sources were identified with improved brown patch and dollar spot resistance. These plants will be established in a spaced-plant nursery in 2007 and will be incorporated into the current bentgrass germplasm base at NJAES to improve the genetic diversity of these species. Creeping Bentgrass In creeping bentgrass, we have been concentrating our efforts on developing cultivars with improved dollar spot resistance (caused by the fungus Sclerotinia homoeocarpa). This past year five new cultivars were released. Memorial, 007, Tyee, Macken­ Presidents Message - continued from page 3 Kubik of Grass Roots, Inc. and MaryLou DesChamps from Storr Tractor.. .your continuing support of NJTA and Rutgers is appreciated! The success of Field Days is an example of great passion from the dedicated men and women of the Center for Turfgrass Science, and passion from your NJTA Board. From this passion comes commitment, and from this commitment comes the excellence of the Field Days, of Green Expo and the Golf Classic, and in many other important behind the scenes tasks we undertake. If you would like to be a part of this amazing success story... if you too would like to give back to your profession... if you feel like now is the time to contribute your talents to the turfgrass industry, NJTA wants you. Please call me at (908) 232-3621 or email at echolakecc@aol.com and we’ll discuss how you can be a part of our progress. We want your passion! See you at Expo! Chris Carson Legislative Roots- continued from page 16 We still need your help! Although we have made great strides in promotion of our industry, we need your help. Become involved with your local government, talk to your local & state representatives, go to township meetings and make your voice heard on issues pertaining to your business. Legislators love to hear from their constituents. Look up your legislator and make an effort. The web address below is a great source to look up your respective district legislator http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp Upcoming Legislative & Regulatory Events Involving the New Jersey Turfgrass Association: September 18th - New Jersey Green Industry Council “Day in the District” October 4th - Assemblyman Speaker Roberts Green Industry Educational Seminar November 20th - NJGIC Annual Meeting December 4th, 5th and 6th - NJDEP Educational Seminar (Presented at Greens Industry Expo) *also, check out the Rutgers the Economic Impact Study at http://www.turf.rutgers.edu/ which is a great resource for understanding the economic segments of our great industry. 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! • 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 (973) 812-6467 to become a Patron. RATES: $100.00 per year - 4 issues Who’s Richard Buckley? ...continued from page 9 figure accounts for around 13,500 samples of dead and dying turfgrass, some of which might have been yours. I am sorry that your turfgrass misfortune is good for me and our laboratories, but I thank you for your support none- the-less. Keep up the good (bad?) work. All is not turfgrass in my life. I have a beautiful 8 year old daughter, Alex, who I spend as much time with as possible. This summer she discovered the ocean, so we spent sunny weekends learning to body surf. I still enjoy the Grateful Dead and my music collection in my down time, but the real fun these days comes from pretending to be Lance Armstrong out on the road riding as many miles as I can manage on my bicycle. GARDEN STATE GOLF Magazine & Divot Communication Proudly Support New Jersey Turfgrass Association Calendar of Events 2007 New Jersey Turf and Landscape Conference December 4, 5, 6, 2007 GREEN EXPO NEW JERSEY GREEN EXPO TIRE & LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City, NJ www.njturfgrass.org Register today! Online or Mail form. New Jersey Turfgrass Association Official Magazine of New Jersey Turfgrass Association 2005 Expo For Advertising Information Contact Us - 800-639-1941 www.playnortheastgolf.com clippings & Green World njta JamesSnow U.S. Golf Association P.O. 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