NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION clippings TURFGRASS Issue 2 • 2016 VOL 92 Registration Open! GREEN EXPO TURF & LANDSCAPE Tuesday, December 8 — Thursday, December 10, 2016 Science-Based Education • Credits Trade Show • Fellowship Business Contacts Silent Auction • Networking REGISTRATION INFORMATION WWW.NJTURFGRASS.ORG New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf and Landscape Conference 2016 Patron Directory BASF David Schell 1717 Pleasantville Road Forest Hill, MD 21050 Ph: (410) 420-0568 Fx: (410) 420-0247 David.Schell@basf.com BAYER Jeffrey Weld 91 Schofield Road West Milford, NJ 07480 Ph: (914) 419-9384 Fx: (877) 492-1897 jeff.weld@bayer.com DLF PICKSEED USA PO Box 299 Tangent OR 97389 Ph: (541) 409.9253 klynch@pickseed.com GRASS ROOTS INC. Ken and Keith Kubik PO Box 336 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 Ph: (973) 252-6634 Fx: (973) 252-6630 keith.kubik@griturf.com ken.kubik@griturf.com LANDMARK TURF & NATIVE SEED John Brader 4908 S. Hayford Road Spokane, WA 99224 Ph: (800) 268-0180 (301) 302-2822 john@turfandnativeseed.com LEBANON TURF 1600 East Cumberland Street Lebanon PA 17042 Ph: (315) 263-1974 LEVITTS LLC Dennis Smith & Barry Levitt 621 Edwards Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 Ph: (973) 227-0552 barry@levittsllc.com or dennis@levittsllc.com MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS Troy Kuenzi 8955 Sunnyview Road NE Salem OR 97305 Ph: (503) 588-7333 PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. Grant Platz 38 Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road Cranbury, NJ 08512 Ph: (609) 488-0935 Fx: (609) 443-8038 gplatz@plantfoodco.com PROSEEDS MARKETING, INC/ ALLIANCE SEED JP Olsen, Henry Lesinski 13965 Westside Ln S Jefferson OR 97013 Ph: (541) 928-9999 SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO Eric Nelson 14111 Scottslawn Road Marysville OH 43041 Ph: (937) 243-2397 eric.nelson@scotts.com SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Michelle Williams 11 Halstead Street Clinton, NJ 08809-1381 Ph: (908) 391-9894 mwilliams@siteone.com STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Mary Lou DesChamps 3191 Highway 22 East Branchburg NJ 08876 Ph: (908) 722-9830 kindyk@storrtractor.com SYNGENTA Lee Kozsey Plant Protectants 410 Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27409 Ph: (215) 796-0409 Lee.Kozsey@syngenta.com President’s Message: Dennis DeSanctis Jr. Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. NJTA President Congratulations! You just survived the hottest sum- mer ever! Hopefully most of your grass did too I usually get tired of talking about the weather, the standard ‘small chat’ go-to, but this year truly war­ rants mention of the records that were set. Each of the first six months of 2016 set a record as the warmest respective month globally in the modem temperature record, which dates to 1880, according to scientists at NASA. For the third year in a row, Earth also set its record hottest summer (June-August 2016), accord­ ing to NOAA. In fact, August 2016 was the hottest month measured since contemporary records began, according to NASA. It was not only the hottest Au­ gust ever, but many sources say it ties July 2016 as the hottest month ever—an extraordinary occurrence. As for New Jersey, August 2016 was the second hot­ test August on record, and the meteorological summer (June 1 through Aug. 31) was the fourth hottest, ac­ cording to temperature data compiled by New Jersey State Climatologist David Robinson at Rutgers Uni­ versity. These facts are nothing to sneeze at when you’re managing high quality turfgrass surfaces. In fact, this weather was downright painful for turfgrass managers - mentally, emotionally, and physically. As the year over year weather trend seems to get more severe, we rely not only on our personal experience, but also on University research and education to help expedite industry innovations and turfgrass manage­ ment techniques. This is why your membership and participation at association events are as important as ever - our associations help support this research and innovation. The 2016 Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days are a perfect example: not only were the research findings and overall education outstanding, the as­ sociation proceeds help financially support this high quality research. Thanks to you, the NJTA and NJTF have recently been able to commit substantial financial support to numerous Rutgers University Turfgrass research ini­ tiatives and projects. The list of these initiatives and projects is long and you will surely hear about them in future Clippings issues and at events such as the upcoming Green Expo in Atlantic City. As for Expo, if you are a practitioner, you’re definitely going to enjoy another outstanding educational sched­ ule created by hours of hard work by our Expo com­ mittee. If you are a commercial member, we strongly encourage you to purchase a trade show booth - be seen and support your association - please. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy autumn! Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. NJTA President NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION TURFGRASS Table of Contents Many hands make it happen clippings President's Message: From Executive Director: Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days 2016 Wrap Up 3 4 5 as the Green Expo. by Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, NJTA Executive Director It takes a village to make it happen - you’ve heard this phrase in relation to raising a child, but probably have not heard it about preparing for an event. But it takes a board of directors and lots of volunteers and staff to make it happen. There are lots of people involved, lots of moving pieces, and tons of logistics in putting together an event as big Expo 2016: Education, Relaxation, Business Opps 6 NJ EAB Taskforce Recommendations Field Days Pictures GREEN EXPO Registration Opens 7 8-9 11 GREEN EXPO Registration Schedule 11-13 GREEN EXPO Sponsorship Form Field Days Silent Auction - A Winner! Meet Board Member: Rob Johnson The Mighty Oak? 14 16 17 19 Membership Application 21-22 Calendar of Events Rutgers County Extension Offices NJTA Board of Directors 23 23 24 UPDATE YOUR MEMBER INFORMATION at www.njturfgrass.org Sign in with your email and create a password. Check out the Member Directory. NJTA 25 US Highway 46 West Wayne NJ 07470-6801 (973) 812-6467 execdirector@njturfgrass.org Actually, the Expo committee started three years ago finding the new venue, the hotel. When we moved from the Taj Mahal to the Borgata, we knew we had a winner, but we wanted our attendees and business partners/exhibitors to feel the same way. When they agreed, we put our future in the Borgata and made plans to stay with them for another couple of years. The first year, we reached out to our exhibitors befoe the Expo was completed and gave them the opportunity to renew their same booth location first. Many did and they felt comfortable knowing they had ‘taken care of business’ before the holidays. We felt great knowing they wanted to return to the Borgata too. In January, the commmitte chair Chris Carson, and Co-Chair, Keith Kubik, set up a series of meetings to determine the focus and theme ideas for the upcoming year’s education program, which then drives the names of speakers and educational topics. Allied association representatives are all involved in this process to give Expo a variety of topics and an overview of the industry from every viewpoint. A preliminary educational program is out­ lined and the first round of speakers are contacted by committee members. Additional committee meetings are held to review the progress, and to select new topics and speakers as needed. The educational program is ideally completed by March or April. Your Executive Director (me) is concurrently mailing, calling, and emailing exhibiting companies to sign up for the new year’s Expo, and contacting previous sponsors to return, and setting up all the logistics on the website. Early Registration forms are redesigned and placed on the website, and registrations start to come in and are processed. Speakers will then be contacted, the detailed Schedule break­ down will be created, and the session descriptions are written so Credits from the various states can be applied for. The new Registration Brochure will be designed and the schedule will be placed in it once finalized. Sponsors are also contacted to be included in the brochure. There are so many more tasks and logistics too numerous to mention in this short column that go into making the Green Expo an event that you defiinitely want to attend. Each person who has a hand in making this happen is so important to the overall suc­ cess. A huge thank you to all who are part of this process, both before and during and even after. We hope that when you get to the Borgata that it runs as seam­ lessly as we planned it to, and that you get out of Expo what you have expected year afer year... credits, networking, fun, educa­ tion, friends... and so much more. New Jersey Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days 2016 Wrap-Up Well , well, well, it seems like Rutgers faculty, staff, and industry volunteers put on a great show for the turf community, and I would rank it as one of the best in the past several years. The program speak­ ers, topics, and demonstrations were impressive. And to cap it all off, the weather was perfect. Even with the nice weather, the events still saw more than 750 attend and they were in for a great cou­ ple of days. And right on schedule, the hordes of hungry-for-knowledge attendees took to the plots. As always, the volunteers were ready bright and early to help with coordination of parking, and it seems like no matter how many cars come on the farms, they always find room for all of us. The flag bearers helped move the attendees along to each stop. I was blue, which one were you? And then there were the ice and water carts that drive around all day to ensure that we are all proper­ ly hydrated, although this year that was less of a problem. Thank you to Sam's Club for supporting the event by donating the water. Ed Potosnak and Tracy Wadhams were your water cart drivers for the day — thanks for volunteering to do this again. The program has calculated the amount of water to have on hand to cover all the attendees, but even with all the walking at Adelphia, we did not lose anyone due to heat or rain, and still had plenty of water for the days. What about the stops? Anything new or exciting? It depends on who you are, but let's just say that there is a group of 20 turf industry visitors that come every year from Canada, because this is the field day to visit. That is a long way to come to see the Rutgers plots, but well worth it. Pat Hastings of Rutgers also did a unique Core talk looking at PPE and it was well received by the group. Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers, had a humongous smile on his face, so that means that there were plenty of spots and patches to show the attendees. Drs Bill Mey­ er, Stacy Bonos, and Jim Murphy of Rutgers were among some of the other faculty members who- displayed plots and offered tips on growing bet­ ter bent, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue. We were even treated to a short introduction to the new weed science specialist at Rutgers, Matt Elmore. He spoke about some of the key summer weeds in New Jersey as well as in­ vited comments on what the industry felt were the critical weeds. He will be starting later this year at Rutgers University so expect to see him in full force next year. by Pedro Perdomo Rutgers Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS The Foundation silent auction had a new 'sheriff' this year. Matt Lindner, new Silent Auction chair, felt that the field days silent auction needed some new excitement. So a sub-committee was put to­ gether headed by Matt, with assistance from Jeff Weld. New colorful yellow canopies with event lo­ gos were purchased to highlight the auction area. Different types of donations were solicited through Amazon, and Matt began to do his thing. Both field days were able to bring in more than double the normal donations from previous years. Donations from the Silent Auction benefit the scholarships and projects of the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation. Thanks to all who purchased. Nice job Matt and the full silent auction sub-committee for the hard work putting all this together! And what about that survey? This year the field day survey was offered online and we had 63 attendees (< 10%) respond, but we got lots of good critiquing of the event and many tips for next year. The sur­ vey is your way to give comments about the field days, and yes we read each one of them and are willing to make changes in the set-up and roll out of the days, but we need to hear from you. So next time, click on the survey and take a few minutes to help us offer you the best field days possible. Thanks to the Rutgers faculty and staff, graduate students, farm staff, industry volunteers, and last­ ly, the field day committee for putting on a great show. Oh, did I forget anyone? Why yes, thank all of you for attending. Without you the day would not be the same. See you next year!! Expo 2016: Education, Relaxation, Camaraderie... and Business Opportunities by Chris Carson, Green Expo Chairman After a long summer of oven-baked turf and grounds maintenance, it’s time to reflect on what went well and on the things we can do better... and there is no better place to do that than at the Green Expo at the Borgata Hotel from December 6-8. Presented by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association in partnership with a number of other associations, over 1200 green in­ dustry professionals will be there to refresh their edu­ cation “batteries,” relax with old and new friends, and celebrate making it through another difficult year in the green industry. The Expo Committee has been hard at work making sure that the very best speakers will be present to of­ fer cutting-edge science, practical solutions to your problems, and helpful tips that you can immediately incorporate into your operation. And when the formal education is over, there will be plenty of chances to relax and discuss what you’ve learned. Whether you have a quiet conversation with one of our outstand­ ing speakers or a quick hallway chat with a colleague, Expo provides the critical mass of landscape and turf professionals that makes for an environment of learn­ ing everywhere you turn. Need credits? NJDEP Pesticide Applicator and Pro- FACT fertilizer applicator credits are available in abundance, all at a low cost-per-credit that makes Expo a superb value. The trade show is Tuesday and Wednesday, and our Business Partners have been actively preparing to welcome you there: you can expect a collection of booths that highlight solutions you can use to perform better or more efficiently. Our many sponsors have made sure that you have a good time by providing outstanding food and drink that help make it a festive atmosphere, and we hope that you will help us make the event even better with your attendance. And don’t forget the NJ Green Industry Council’s silent auction, which will again present a wide variety of fun and useful items for sale. Proceeds help the GIC continue their important work on behalf of all of us. We’ve negotiated a low cost for hotel rooms at the Borgata and The Water Club. Please note that rooms sold out completely in each of the last two years, so we suggest that you act fast to make sure you won’t be disappointed with accommodations. So, please take a look at the Expo brochure and write Expo into your calendars on December 6-8. Your friends will be there to greet you, world-class scientists will be there to teach you, and business part­ ners will be there to support you. It’s truly a fantastic show at a premium facility, and your presence is re­ quested! New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf and Landscape Conference NJ EAB Task Force Recommendations Pam Zipse and Jason Grabosky with Rich Buckley, Mark Mayer, Nick Polanin and Rosa Yoo for the NJ EAB Task Force Emerald Ash Borer is here, there’s no avoiding it. As shade tree program representatives you have no doubt been bombarded with information - pest alerts, fact sheets, reports, tool kits - all helpful, all overwhelm­ ing. You know that you need an inventory of your ash resource - and congratulations to the many munici­ palities that have already achieved this critical step. You know that there are several treatment options if you start early, and you know that “do nothing” is re­ ally not an option for your shade trees, as over 99% of untreated ash trees in the landscape will eventually become infested and die from EAB. The NJ EAB Task Force, comprised of representa­ tives from the NJ Department of Agriculture, NJ State Forest Service, USDA APHIS, Rutgers University, and USDA FS, have been monitoring the spread of EAB through NJ again this year, and are grateful to the municipalities that are participating in the trapping program or have called to report signs of EAB. We will continue to update the EAB Task Force website (www.emeraldashborer.nj.gov) with new information and resources, and encourage you to check the site often. The Task Force would like to take this opportunity to call your attention to the outreach and education needs of your municipal EAB plan. Emerald Ash Borer is relatively new to New Jersey, and represents a new and potentially frenzied market in tree work. Unfortunately, we have already seen examples of misidentification and misleading treatment advice. We encourage you to arm yourselves with informa­ tion, and to help the residents of your communities to do the same! Remember that an enormous piece of the financial burden of EAB will fall to the homeown­ ers who have ash trees on their properties. Make sure that money spent is spent well. This is an opportunity for you as knowledgeable shade tree stewards to pro­ vide a very visible, tangible service to the community, and possibly an avenue to drive community participa­ tion in future tree issues. Learn how to identify ash trees. Pay close attention to the branching structure and to other compound leaf species that look similar, and become proficient at telling them apart. Work with your management plan consultant or other NJ Certified Tree Expert to make sure you are correct. Then you can offer this as a ser­ vice to your residents, or hold a workshop to teach your residents how to do it themselves. EAB only kills true ash (Fraxinus) species. Identification, just to the genus level, is the first step. The insecticides used against EAB are not specific to EAB; you want to avoid unnecessary treatment of non-host tree species that will have an adverse effect on non-target insects, waste a lot of money, and add unnecessary chemicals into the growing environment of these trees. Learn about the other factors that kill ash trees. There are a lot of them, and the symptoms can look very similar to some of the symptoms of EAB. There are several other borers that will infest ash, and there are diseases that cause severe decline and death in ash as well. This is important to consider because treatment for EAB is only worthwhile if the tree is going to sur­ vive through the length of the infestation, which could be 20 years or more. If the tree is in poor condition or dying of ash yellows, there is no point in treating it for EAB. You want to consider the current health, structural stability, and suitability to location when making the decision whether or not to treat for EAB. Encourage residents to work with a competent and experienced NJ Certified Tree Expert to evaluate the condition of their ash trees, and to contract with a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator for all chemical treat­ ments. Chemical treatments must be applied properly and skillfully in order to be fully effective, and must be applied in strict adherence with the label instruc­ tions. Study the treatment research. At the very least be­ come informed on the many approaches which are currently available, and stay up to date as there are several research teams across the US working on new tools and alternatives for dealing with EAB. The treatment and pest timelines suggest that we will be treating for at least the next decade or two, and there will be treatment advances. Continued on page 10 2016 Rutgers Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS Pictures Courtesy of Matt Sweatlock, NJTA Director NJ EAB Task Force The publication that the NJ EAB Task Force and the Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Lab use as a reference for EAB treatment recommendations is the bulletin “Insecticide Op­ tions for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer.” This document is a product of the Cooperative Emerald Ash Borer Program and summarizes the research findings of experts from The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, Purdue Extension, and Colorado State Univer­ sity Extension. It is a must read. You can find a link to this bulletin on the NJ EAB Task Force website. Copy this link and post it on your own municipal website and encourage your residents to read it too. Use this information to protect your community against bad advice. Get organized. Work with residents and neighboring com­ munities to schedule treatments and removals in bulk. Get quotes from several reputable tree care experts and ask about the possibility of reduced pricing for a combined contract. This should help to significantly reduce the cost to the individual homeowner for treatments and removals. Make sure the treatment options recommended match up with the research to ensure the best possible results. Triage your ash resource and spread removals out over the next several years to help avoid a glut in the market as well as a shortage of professionals to perform the work. Prioritize and pace yourselves. This is going to be a long process, and we have barely just begun. Continued from page 7 Finally, if you are a tree care professional, realize that you are assumed to be an informed expert. Please be careful not to bundle other services and business plans into a larger pro­ gram; be clear as to what is, and what is not, part of an EAB response. Be the expert, and stay on top of the research and product advances. For the collective good of the industry and its status as a professional career, it is better to deploy the best tools than to sell false solutions. Know the signs and symptoms of EAB, and how to distinguish them from other borers and diseases of ash. If you are not sure, contact the Task Force for help. Stay informed with the latest research, technologies, and strategies for managing EAB. Work with communities to schedule bulk treatments and removals, and find creative outlets for wood utilization. Be a resource for ash identification and management decision making. Pro­ vide quality advice for the good of the profession. We wish you all the best of luck in the difficult times ahead. Please stay in contact with the NJ EAB Task Force. Con­ tinue to report sightings of EAB, and share your struggles, victories, questions, and ideas. We will do our best to help, and will keep you informed through our website (www.em- eraldashborer.nj.gov), which contains information and links to help with all the recommendations listed above. Please visit our booth at the NJ Shade Tree Federation annual meet­ ing in Atlantic City this October. We look forward to seeing you there! DOUBLE ‘D’ TURF, LLC Specialized Drill & Fill and Deep Drill Aerification Services for Golf Courses and Athletic Fields in NJ, PA, NY, CT, MD, and DE. New Jersey’s Distributor for: JRM inc. Innovative Turf Technology Providing a Large Selection of Tines, Bedknives, and more to the Turf Industry. • Turf Pride • Woodbay • SMG Industries • Galaxy Turf Tires • TurfTime Equipment Dennis DeSanctis, Sr. 732-241-7378 DoubleDTurf.com GOLF PROGRAM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 CORE SESSION 9:00 - 11:30 AM & LUNCH 5 Credits Core 9:00 - 9:30 Update on Pollinators and Pesticide Use and 9:30 -10:30 Pesticide Toxicology “Pick Your Poison” Safety Tim Schuler, NJ State Apiarist Mike Reed, Synatek 10:30 -11:30 NJDEP Update Stephen Bross, NJ DEP 9:00 -12:00 CONCURRENT SESSION-GCSANJ Seminar 9:00-10:00 Technology in Turf 10:00-12:00 William Brown, CGCS Founder & CEO, Turf Republic GCSANJ Superintendent Panel Discussion: “What’s Different, What’s the Same?” Innovation, Ideas and Inspiration from 4 Superintendents GCSANJ has brought together four superintendents from different kinds of clubs to discuss the differences between operations, the ways they are the same, and the lessons they’ve learned at their clubs. Come prepared with your questions and for animated conversation, and maybe you will discover a few insights that you will be able to use at your golf course next season. Jason Pierce, Heron Glen Golf Course • Chris Carson, Echo Lake Country Club Jeremy Hreben, Indian Springs Country Club • Mark Kuhns, Baltusrol Golf Club 11:30 - 1:00 ALL ATTENDEES LUNCH Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANY NJTA’s loyal friend, Mary Lou DesChamps, sponsors lunch. We thank her for all she does for the industry! TORO Storr Tractor WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7. 2016 GOLF 8:30-11:30 AM 8:30 -11:30 AM: 3 Credits - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2; 1 ProFACT 7:00-8:30 8:30-9:15 Rutgers Turfgrass Advisory Board Breakfast How PGR & Fertilizer Programs Influence Poa Populations Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University - BY INVITE - 9:15 -10:00 The Growing Problem of Herbicide Resistance in Turfgrass Dr. Scott McElroy, Auburn University 10:00 -10:30 Zika Virus: What New Jersey Needs to Know Dr. Randy Gaugler, Rutgers University 10:30 -11:30 Preparation and Presentation of the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Mark Kuhns, Dan Kilpatrick, Jim Devaney - Baltusrol Golf Club THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 GOLF SESSIONS 8:00 AM - NOON 8 AM to NOON: 5 Credits: 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 9:00 - 9:30 Pathology Meteorology: Forecasting 8:00-12:00 Rutgers Golf Seminar 8:00 - 8:30 History of the Rutgers Turfgrass Program 8:30 - 9:00 Monitoring and Forecasting Annual Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University Bluegrass Weevil Populations Dr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University Outbreaks in Turfgrass Dr. Joseph Roberts, University of Maryland 9:30 -10:00 Using Bentgrass Tolerance, Disease Predictive Models and Fungicide Timing to Control Dollar Spot on Fairway Turf James Hempfling, Rutgers University Models Dr. Matthew Elmore, Rutgers University 10:00 -10:30 Timing PGRs Based on Growing Degree Day 10:30 -11:00 Fairway Bentgrasses and Divot Recovery 11:00 -11:30 Plant Activators and Turfgrass Health: Dr. Stacy Bonos, Rutgers University Impact on Heat and Drought Tolerance Dr. Bingru Huang, Rutgers University 11:30 -12:00 Topdressing Sand: How Fine is Too Fine? Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University NOTE: Credits lists are anticipated BUT NOT CONFIRMED at print. GOLF SESSIONS 1:00 - 4:00 PM 1:00 -1:45 1:45 - 2:15 2:15 - 2:45 2:45 - 3:15 1-4 PM: 1 Credit - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 USGA Year in Review Dave Oatis, USGA Designing Maintenance Buildings Tony Panza, At A, James G Rogers Architects 25 Years of the Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at Rutgers: Trends in Turf Disease Diagnosis Rich Buckley, Rutgers University Updates on Brown Ring Patch Control: Field Observations and Research Results Steve McDonald, Turfgrass Disease Solutions 3:15 - 4:00 Oakmont: Preparing a Legend Elliot Dowling, USGA USGA 4:00 - 8:00 TRADE SHOW and DINNER - DAY 1 Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA “Dine Around” the Trade Show - Sponsored by BASF Beverages - Sponsored by LA BAR GOLF RENOVATIONS 5:00 - 5:30 Not EAB: Other New and Destructive TRADE SHOW LEARNING SESSIONS Insect Pests to Keep an Eye On. (1-3A Credit) Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University Gardens with Curb Appeal! (1-3A Credit) Michele Bakacs, RCE of Middlesex County 6:30 - 7:00 Sustainable and Pesticide Free: Rain GOLF SESSIONS 2:30 - 5:00 PM 2:30-5:00 PM: 3 Credits - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 11:30 - 2:30 TRADE SHOW and LUNCH - DAY 2 TRADE SHOW LEARNING SESSIONS 12:00 -12:30 Not Boxwood Blight: Other New and Destructive Diseases that Might be Coming Your Way (1-3A Credit) Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 1:30 - 2:00 Rust Never Sleeps: Common Springtime (Tree) Diseases in the Landscape (1-3A Credit) Nick Potanin, RCE of Somerset County. 2:30 - 3:00 Understanding Cultivation Technique Options 3:00 - 3:30 Removing Bermuda and Poa from Bentgrass 3:30 - 4:30 Bugs in a Jug: New Insight on Turfgrass Adam Moeller, USGA Turf Dr. Scott McElroy, Auburn University Microbiology Dr. Joseph Roberts, University of Maryland 4:30 - 5:00 Weed and Density Management in Fine Fescue Native Areas Steve McDonald, Turfgrass Disease Solutions USGA CORE 1:00-3:00 PM • ProFACT Session 1:00-4:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session 4 CORE Credits Protective Equipment for Pesticides: Don’t Get Caught Exposing Yourself... Pat Hastings, Rutgers University (See description on page 5) 1:00 - 2:30 OPTIONAL ProFACT Training (2 separate rooms) SPANISH & ENGLISH: Prepare for the ProFACT Fertilizer applicator’s test. Presentation in Spanish by Dr. Raul Cabrera. Presentation in English by Dr. Jim Murphy. 2:30 - 4:00 ProFACT Exam (2 separate rooms) SPANISH & ENGLISH: English or Spanish Written Exam Available (Separate $75 Exam fee required) Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University and Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University New Jersey GREEN EXPO: Ph: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • Web: www.njturfgrass.org LAWN & LANDSCAPE PROGRAM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 CORE SESSION 9:00 - 11:30 AM & LUNCH 5 Credits Core 9:00 - 9:30 Update on Pollinators and Pesticide Use and Safety Tim Schuler, NJ State Apiarist 9:30 -10:30 Pesticide Toxicology “Pick Your Poison” Mike Reed, Synatek 10:30 -11:30 NJDEP Update Stephen Bross, NJDEP 11:30 -1:00 ALL ATTENDEES LUNCH Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANY NJTA’s loyal friend, Mary Lou DesChamps, sponsors lunch. We thank her for all she does for the industry! TORO Storr Tractor NOTE: Credits listed are anticipated BUT NOT CONFIRMED at print. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 L & L SESSIONS 8:30 - 11:30 AM 8:30 -11:30 AM: 4 Credits - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 8:30 - 9:00 Fundamental of Herbicides Dr. Matt Elmore, Rutgers University 9:00 - 9:30 Zika Virus: What New Jersey Needs to Know Dr. Randy Gaugler, Rutgers University 9:30 -10:00 Irrigation: Use or Abuse Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University 10:00 -11:00 Overview of the Important Insects that Plague Landscape Turf, and Their Control Dr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University 2-3B 11:00 -11:30 Alternatives to 2,4D and Other Auxin Herbicides in the Landscape Dr. Scott McElroy, Auburn University THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 BUCKLEY’S BOOT CAMP 8:00-12:00 AM 8:00 - 9:30 Killers and Zombies: Predators and Parasitoids in the Landscape (AKA: Biocontrol!) Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University 3-3A 9:30 -10:00 Credits, Break and Questions 10:00-11:00 Buckwheat and the Land Shrimp 2-3B Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 11:00 -12:00 If It’s Summer, Must Be Summer Patch 2-3B Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own NOTE: Credits lists are anticipated BUT NOT CONFIRMED at print. L & L SESSIONS 1:00 - 4:00 PM 1-4 PM: 4 Credits - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2; 2 Credits - 3A 1:00 - 2:00 The ABC’s of Tree Pest Management in the 2:00 - 3:00 The Basidiomycota in Turf: Fairy Ring, Thatch Landscape - Abiotic, Biotic, and Clients 2-3 A Nick Polanin, RCE of Somerset County Collapse, and Other Minor Mushroom Diseases in Turfgrass Systems 2-3B Rich Buckley, Rutgers University You and Your Client? 2-3A Michele Bakacs, RCE of Middlesex County 3:00 - 4:00 Organic Land Care: What Does it Mean for 4:00 - 8:00 TRADE SHOW and DINNER - DAY 1 Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA “Dine Around” the Trade Show - Sponsored by BASF Beverages - Sponsored by LA BAR GOLF RENOVATIONS 5:00 - 5:30 Not EAB: Other New and Destructive TRADE SHOW LEARNING SESSIONS Insect Pests to Keep an Eye On (1-3A Credit) Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University Gardens with Curb Appeal! (1-3A Credit) Michele Bakacs, RCE of Middlesex County 6:30 - 7:00 Sustainable and Pesticide Free: Rain L&L SESSIONS 2:30-4:00 PM 2:30-5:30 PM: 2 Credits - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 • 1 ProFACT 11:30 - 2:30 TRADE SHOW and LUNCH - DAY 2 TRADE SHOW LEARNING SESSIONS 12:00 -12:30 Not Boxwood Blight: Other New and Destructive Diseases that Might be Coming Your Way. (1-3A Credit) Rich Buckley, Rutgers University (Tree) Diseases in the Landscape. (1-3A Credit) Nick Polanin, RCE of Somerset County 1:30 - 2:00 Rust Never Sleeps: Common Springtime 2:30 - 3:00 Emerging Organic Trends for Managing 3:00 - 3:30 Understanding the Role of Phosphorus in Home Lawns Dr. Joseph Roberts, University of Maryland Lawn Fertilization Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University Pesticide Resistance Dr. Bill Meyer, Rutgers University 3:30 - 4:00 Selecting Rutgers Turfgrass Varieties for Sports Fields and Lawn & Landscape Joint Session: 2 ProFACT 4:15 - 5:15 Fertilizer Selection and Programming for Sports Fields, Lawns and Grounds Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CORE 1:00-3:00 PM • ProFACT Session 1:00-4:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session 4 CORE Credits Protective Equipment for Pesticides: Don’t Get Caught Exposing Yourself... Pat Hastings, Rutgers University (See Description on page 5) 1:00 - 2:30 OPTIONAL ProFACT Training (2 separate rooms) SPANISH & ENGLISH: Prepare for the ProFACT Fertilizer applicator’s test. Presentation in Spanish by Dr. Raul Cabrera. Presentation in English by Dr. Jim Murphy. 2:30 - 4:00 ProFACT Exam (2 separate rooms) SPANISH & ENGLISH: English or Spanish Written Exam Available (Separate $75 Exam fee required) Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University and Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University New Jersey GREEN EXPO: Ph: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • Web: www.njturfgrass.org SPORTS FIELDS PROGRAM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 CORE SESSION 9:00 - 11:30 AM & LUNCH 5 Credits Core 9:00 - 9:30 Update on Pollinators and Pesticide Use and Safety Tim Schuler, NJ State Apiarist 9:30 -10:30 Pesticide Toxicology “Pick Your Poison” Mike Reed, Synatek 10:30 -11:30 NJDEP Update Stephen Bross, NJ DEP 11:30 - 1:00 ALL ATTENDEES LUNCH Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANY NJTA’s loyal friend, Mary Lou DesChamps, sponsors lunch. We thank her for all she does for the industry! TORO Storr Tractor NOTE: Credits listed are anticipated BUT NOT CONFIRMED at print. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 SPORTS FIELDS SESSION 7:30 - 11:30 AM 7:30 - 8:30 Early Bird Sports Field Managers Networking Roundtable 8:30 - 9:00 Annual Business Meeting & Awards Presentation 9:00 - 9:30 The Year in Review Brad Park, Rutgers University 9:30 -10:30 Is Your Facility Safe? Scott Bills, CSFM, Sports Fields Solutions 10:30 -11:30 Turf and Skin Surface Care at Toms River Public Schools Keith Fisher, Toms River Public Schools 11:30 - 2:30 TRADE SHOW 3A On The Floor TRADE SHOW LEARNING SESSIONS 12:00 -12:30 Not Boxwood Blight: Other New and Destructive Diseases that Might be Coming Your Way (ISA Credit) Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 1:30 - 2:00 Rust Never Sleeps: Common Springtime (Tree) Diseases in the Landscape (ISA Credit) Nick Polanin, RCE of Somerset County THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 CORE 1:00 - 3:00 PM 12:00 -1:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session 4 CORE Credits Protective Equipment for Pesticides: Don’t Get Caught Exposing Yourself... Pat Hastings, Rutgers University Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the weakest link in protecting yourself from pesticide exposure. This presentation will address interpreting pesticide label language for personal protective equipment, especially gloves and respirators, It will also address best manage­ ment practices for proper selection and use of PPE. NOTE: Credits lists are anticipated BUT NOT CONFIRMED at print. SPORTS FIELDS SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 PM 1-4 PM: 4 Credits - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2; 4 Credits -13 Stephen Bross, NJ DEP 1:00 - 2:00 NJDEP School IPM Program Update 2:00 - 3:00 Developing Sports Field Specifications 3:00 - 4:00 Turfgrass IPM on Sports Fields and Grounds at Michael Boekholder, Philadelphia Phillies Central Park Gary Gentilucci, Central Park Conservancy 4:00 - 8:00 TRADE SHOW and DINNER - DAY 1 Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA “Dine Around” the Trade Show - Sponsored by BASF Beverages - Sponsored by LA BAR GOLF RENOVATIONS 5:00 - 5:30 Not EAB: Other New and Destructive TRADE SHOW LEARNING SESSIONS Insect Pests to Keep an Eye On (ISA Credit) Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University Gardens with Curb Appeal! (ISA Credit) Michele Bakacs, RCE of Middlesex County 6:30 - 7:00 Sustainable and Pesticide Free: Rain SPORTS FIELDS SESSION 2:30 - 4:00 PM 2:30-5:00 PM: 1 Credit - 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2; 1 Credit -13 2:30 - 3:30 Developing Sports Field Expectations, IPM and Budgeting through GIS Kevin Mercer, Lawrenceville School 3:30 - 4:00 Minimizing Herbicide Applications Made to School Sports Fields and Grounds Dr Matt Elmore, Rutgers University Sports Fields and Lawn & Landscape Joint Session: 2 Pro FACT 4:15 - 5:15 Fertilizer Selection and Programming for Sports Fields, Lawns and Grounds Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University ProFACT SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 PM 1:00 - 2:30 OPTIONAL ProFACT Training (2 separate rooms) SPANISH & ENGLISH: Prepare for the ProFACT Fertilizer applicator’s test. Presentation in Spanish by Dr. Raul Cabrera. Presentation in English by Dr. Jim Murphy. 2:30 - 4:00 ProFACT Exam (2 separate rooms) SPANISH & ENGLISH: English or Spanish Written Exam Available (Separate $75 Exam fee required) Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University and Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University New Jersey GREEN EXPO: Ph: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • Web: www.njturfgrass.org New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf and Landscape Conference 2016 GREEN EXPO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship Opportunities have been well received by past Business Partners. We appreciate your consideration to promote your company. Sponsorships are available on a first come, first reserve basis. Previous sponsors have the first opportunity to renew at the prior level. PLEASE MAKE YOUR SELECTION AND FAX TO: (973) 812-6529. DATE: COMPANY NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: CONTACT NAME: □ PLATINUM TITLE SPONSOR (Exclusive) □ MIX & MINGLE RECEPTION WEDNESDAY ( Exclusive) RESERVED! GRASS ROOTS □ GOLD SPONSOR (Exclusive) □ SILVER SPONSOR (Multiples) - Beverages in the Trade Show RESERVED! LA BAR GOLF RENOVATIONS □ WELCOME LUNCH (Exclusive) RESERVED! STORR TRACTOR CO. □ DINNER at TRADE SHOW TUESDAY (Multiples) RESERVED! BASF □ LUNCH in TRADE SHOW WEDNESDAY (Multioles) □ TRADE SHOW GRAND OPENING (Exclusive) RESERVED! SYNGENTA □ NOTE PADS (Exclusive) RESERVED! BAYER □ BREAKFAST or LUNCH THURSDAY (Multiples) □ CHARGING STATION (Exclusive) □ COFFEE BREAKS (Multiples) (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) RESERVED! DOW AGROSCIENCES (Tues, GCSANJ Session) □ EDUCATION SESSIONS (Multiples) Golf -- Sports Field -- Lawn & Landscape) (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) □ FLYER INSERT (Multiples) Closing Date to mail to NJTA office: Nov 1, 2016 □ GENERAL EVENT (Multiples) EMAIL: $12,000 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $3,500 $2,750 $2,500 $2,500 $2,250 $2,000 $1250 $850 $750 $700 $550 INCLUDES: • Sponsor Poster at all Events • Recognition during Awards Lunch & Opening Session & Trade Show floor • Name and Logo on Website and E-blasts • Company Services & Information Flyer in Attendee Packets. • 6 Complimentary Full Registrations INCLUDES: • Sponsor Poster at events • Recognition during Awards Lunch & Opening Session & Trade Show floor • Recognition in printed programs • Name/Logo on Website and E- blasts. • 5 Complimentary Registrations INCLUDES: Sponsor Poster at Events • Recognition during Awards Lunch & Opening Session & Trade Show floor • Recognition in printed programs • Name on Website and E-blasts • Company Services & Information Flyer in Attendee Packets. • 4 Complimentary Registrations INCLUDES: Recognition on Posters & in Trade Show & in printed programs • Name on Website and E-blasts. • 3 Complimentary Registrations INCLUDES: Recognition during Opening Session • Sponsor Poster displayed at Events • Recognition in printed Expo programs • Name on Website and E-blasts. • 2 Complimentary Registrations INCLUDES: Recognition during Opening Session • Sponsor Poster displayed at Events • Recognition in printed Expo programs »Name on Website and E-blasts • 2 Complimentary Registrations INCLUDES: Recognition during Trade Show • Signage & and in printed programs • Name on Website and E-blasts. INCLUDES: Ribbon Cutting at Trade Show Entrance with Photo opportunities • Recognition on Signage & in printed programs • Name on Website & E-blasts. Promote Your Company Name & Logo on Notepads for every attendee packet. INCLUDES: • Company name on Signage & printed programs. • Name on Website and E-blasts. INCLUDES: Recognition during our General Session • Signage • Recognition in printed programs • Name on Website and E-blasts INCLUDES: Recognition during our General Session • Signage • In printed programs • Name on Website and E-blasts. INCLUDES: Company name on Signage • Recognition in printed programs • Name on Website and E-blasts. SELECT BELOW:___ TUES: Core Session •____ WEDS: Education Sessions •___ THURS: Education Sessions INCLUDES: Company name on Signage • Recognition in printed programs • Name on Website and E-blasts. WHICH DAY? ___ TUES ____ WEDS ____ THURS WHICH TRACT?___ GOLF ____ SPORTS F ____ L & L Send us 1200 flyers or brochures and we'll insert them in the attendee onsite packet. INCLUDES: Company name on Signage • Recognition in printed Expo programs Want to support the GREEN EXPO but not sure how? Take a General Event sponsorship. INCLUDES: Company name on Signage • Recognition in Expo programs New Jersey Turf and Landscape Conference Green Expo 2016 New Jersey Turfgrass Association (NJTA) proudly presents the New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf & Landscape Conference, in partnership with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of NJ (GCSANJ), in cooperation with Rutgers University/School of Environmental and Bio­ logical Sciences (SEBS), Sports Field Managers Association of NJ (SFMANJ), and NJ Green GREEN EXPO ATTENDEE REGISTRATION • Tues, December 6-Thurs, December 8, 2016 • The BORGATA Hotel • Atlantic City, NJ ATTENDEE INFORMATION. USE FOR ONE (1) ATTENDEE. PRINT CLEARLY. DUPLICATE FOR MORE ATTENDEES. Today’s Date Name Company Name Mailing Address City Ph# EARLY REGISTRATION FEES & CHOICES CUT OFF DATE: Monday, November 14, 2016 After this date, OnSite Registration Available Only with Increased Prices. First time attendee • NO Trade Show on Thursday Member of: □ NJTA □ GCSANJ □ SFMANJ □ NJLCA 2016 MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VERIFIED Join NJTA today and pay Member Rate. NJTA • GCSANJ • SFMANJ • NJLCA Member Rate Non- Member Rate THREE (3) DAYS: Education, Trade Show, Food Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday TUES (*Non-Member Rate includes (1) INDIVIDUAL Membership for 2017) TWO (2) DAYS: Education, Trade Show, Food Circle Days: THURS (No Trade Show) (*Non-Member Rate includes (1) INDIVIDUAL Membership for 2017) ONE (1) DAY: Education, Trade Show, Food Circle Day: TUES THURS (No Trade Show) WEDS WEDS $225 $325* $175 $275* $125 $175 $85 SPOUSE BADGE: (Entire Event-No Education) Spouse Name: TRADE SHOW ONLY: (Includes Food & Education Session Attendees BOTH TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY Attendees TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY Circle Day: TUES OPTIONAL: Thursday Afternoon 1:00 - 4:00 PM FERTILIZATION CERTIFICATION Training (N/C) & Exam: $105 $85 WEDS $115 $125 $105 $75 TOTAL FEE $ $ $ $ $ $ Confirmation will be sent by E-mail E-mail Fax# State Zip Code 2017 NJTA MEMBERSHIP Renewal New Membership Year: January 1,2017-December31,2017 Join NJTA today and pay Member Rate. □ Individual Member (Included in 2 or 3 day Non-Member rate) $ 80.00 □ BUSINESS Partners (Mfg/Suppliers/Sod Producers) (Up to 4) $275.00 □ TURFGRASS Partners (Golf, Lawn, Landscaper) (Up to 3) $210.00 $ 65.00 ea □ Addl Partners (Business or Turfgrass) 1 - NAME 1 - Email 2 - NAME 2 - Email 3 - NAME 3 - Email 4 - NAME 4- Email Tell us what category BEST fits your business: TURFGRASS: □ Golf Course □ Lawn Care Applicator □ Landscape/Lawn Maintenance □ Cemetery □ Irrigation □ Parks & Recreation □ Schools & Athletic Fields □ Landscape Designer BUSINESS: □ Manufacturer or Supplier □ Sod Producer REGISTRATION Subtotal $ MEMBERSHIP Subtotal $ TOTALS: REGISTRATIONS & MEMBERSHIP CHECK: Make Payable to NJTA • CREDIT CARD: Fax, Online, or Mail REGISTRATIONS $ MEMBERSHIPS $ TOTAL DUE $ Payment Information: Please Print Clearly Check. Check Number # Purchase Order # Credit Card: Visa MasterCard (Include paperwork) AMEX Card No. Expiration Date (Month/Year) Security Code* : *3 OR 4 digit security number on card. *Payment cannot be processed without these security code numbers. Billing Address (# only if different) Cardholder’s Name X Signature Zip NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 25 US Hwy 46 W, Wayne, New Jersey 07470-6801 Phone: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 F.E.I.N #.: 23-7453656 Web: www.njturfgrass.org • Email: execdirector@njturfgrass.org Registration form at: www.njturfgrass.org Call 609-317-1000 for HOTEL RESERVATIONS • $99.00 plus taxes Room Rate at The Borgata Hotel - Use Group Code GBJT16 for Borgata Classic Rooms. • $119.00 plus taxes Room Rate at The Water Club - Use Group Code GT WCA16 for The Water Club Rooms. Cut-off date: Monday, November 14, 2016. Reservations made after this date are based on space availability and prevailing hotel rates. Final Deadline Date for EARLY Registration fees is November 14, 2016. After this date, ONSITE Registration fees apply. Cancellations must be in writing and received prior to November 14,2016, and will be assessed a $50 cancellation/processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be granted after November 14,2016. Register ONLINE: www.njturfgrass.org • MAIL/FAX TOP COPY: to GREEN EXPO Office • Keep Second Copy • Date Recd As of 9/1/16 Field Days Silent Auction - A Winner! by Matt Lindner, Field Day Silent Auction Chair The first year of trying something new often can be a learning curve with this new way of purchasing prod­ ucts for donation. However, all of the items donated through the Amazon.com website did sell at the Silent Auction. That shows us that our members were en­ gaged with this new method. The use of Amazon.com for such events will continue to grow as a great provider of additional fun items such as games, coolers, cigar thermadors, gift baskets, and more to add to the traditional industry products and services that have always been a part of each day’s Silent Auction. Thanks again to our sponsors, our buyers, and our committee for their hard work...it certainly all paid off for a successful Foundation Silent Auction 2016! The New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation Silent Auc­ tion, held in conjunction with the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days on August 2 and 3, 2016, was another success that surpassed previous years. We first want to thank the many business partners and individuals listed below who gave of their time, talents and products to make the auction a success: Aquatrols, Kevin Collins; Rutgers Diagnostic Lab, Rich Buckley; FBI Gordon, John Patten; Sea Glass Fine Art Photography, Thomas Fallon; NJ Studios, Kramer Portraits; Bradford Renaissance Portraits; BASF, Dave Schell; BAYER, Jeff Weld; Grigg Brothers, John Wiblishauser; Syngenta, Lee Kozey and Dennis DeSanctis, Jr; Coombs Sod Farms, Kevin Coombs; FMC; and Tera Vita, Jay Turchi. A big thanks to Mike Reed and the SynaTek team, along with Tom Armstong and the SavaLawn team, who assisted with the set-up and the operations of the booths on both days. Many hands make the work eas­ ier. Your support was really appreciated! We also want to thank the successful bidders; obvi­ ously without you, the Foundation would not be the beneficiary of your generosity. The total raised for both days was $7435! New canopies were used to separate and highlight the Silent Auction area. These brightly colored, logoed, canopies allowed the Silent Auction to “stand out” and “get noticed”. Thanks to the NJTA for purchas­ ing the canopies, which will be used throughout the various NJTA/NJTF events in the coming years. Lastly, many thanks to Jeff Weld for his hard work in setting up and monitoring the new option for pur­ chasing products to be donated to the Silent Auction. Though Jeff’s work, anyone was able to visit Amazon, com, where from a suggested list of products, items could be purchased and donated to the Silent Auction. Meet a Board Member: ROB JOHNSON Rob Johnson joined the New Jersey Turfgrass Association board in 2015, and GCSANJ Board of Directors as an Affiliate in December of 2012. Rob and his wife, Missi, reside in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, with their seven-year-old daughter, Riley, three-year-old daughter, Piper, and four-month-old daughter, Sage. Rob grew up in a golf oriented family that spans back five generations of Superintendents and Golf Pro­ fessionals in this industry. He started his career working for his father in Philadelphia and pursued his Turf degree at Rutgers University. Following school, he spent five years as an Assistant Superintendent at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone, New Jersey. Opportunity brought Rob back as the Superinten­ dent of the Militia Hill Golf Course at The Philadel­ phia Cricket Club where he was fortunate to stay for over five years before ultimately accepting the position as North Jersey Sales Consultant at Fisher and Son Company. He has enjoyed the past seven years at Fisher and is looking forward to what the future has to offer. Rob is honored to be able to serve on this Board, and is looking forward to continuing to serve the New Jersey Turfgrass Association for many years to come. 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The late summer / early fall seasonal browning of tree cano­ pies is often attributed to drought conditions, or extremely hot weather, or even just the normal changes in leaf coloration as trees approach winter. But this is where and when we who should know better need to identify the ‘usual’ from the ‘unusual’ and target our efforts on controlling or at least minimizing the effects of Bacterial Leaf Scorch on our prized possessions - oaks. Bacterial Leaf Scorch (BLS), caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, clogs the xylem, the cells that transport water between the roots and the leaves of a tree and causes the leaves to scorch, which leads to branch dieback. The overall decline of an affected tree can last for several years, but the tree will eventually die. This slow killer can almost be called the “Dutch Elm Disease of Oaks” since just like DED of elms, it will clog the “plumbing” in the tree to the point of no return and the tree in question will have to be taken down. BLS is spread tree to tree aerially by leaf hoppers that are so numerous in a single tree that any pesticide intervention is unrealistic, and there is some conjecture that underground root grafts may also play a role in disease transmission tree to tree. Our over-reliance on oaks as a popular street tree in NJ has been repeated over the years in our landscapes and golf courses, as seen above. A tree can harbor a BLS infection and refoliate for several years, but eventually the stress of the disease and the resulting branch dieback will make the tree more susceptible to other pathogens and insects which will speed the tree’s decline. Currently, there is no known cure for BLS. Injecting diseased trees with antibiotics can suppress symptom development, but cannot eliminate the bacteria. The injections are expensive, must be repeated annually, put additional stress on affected trees, and result in only marginal success. 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Please check with your state or local extension service to ensure registration status. Briskway, GreenCast, Velista, The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective company. MW1LGG6006 03/16 NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION TURFGRASS 25 US Highway 46 West • Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: 973.812.6467 • Fax: 973.812.6529 New Jersey Turfgrass Association MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership shall be open to all interested in the development and maintenance of turf. It shall represent all facets of the turf industry, including persons or organizations that grow or manage turf, or supply materials and services to the Green Industry. JOIN ONLINE: www.njturfgrass.org • BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP • • Savings on Green Expo & Field Days Registration fees • Opportunities to earn Pesticide Applicator License Credits • Clippings Quarterly Magazine • Membership Directory • Outreach & Education impact in Trenton • Support of Rutgers University's Turf Research and turf programs • Marketing opportunities in NJTA publications • Participation in events that raise scholarships for the NJ Turfgrass Foundation • Website: www.njturfgrass.org Membership Category Types (Annual Dues based on calendar year: January 1 - December 31) All members receive separate mailings of NJTA publications and meeting notices. $275.00 $65.00 each $210.00 $65.00 each $80.00 $20.00 □ BUSINESS PARTNER (Manufacturer/Supplier or Sod Producer) UP TO FOUR individuals covered in this membership fee. □ ADDITIONAL BUSINESS PARTNER (5 or more) □ TURFGRASS PARTNER (Golf Course, Lawn Care, Landscaper) UP TO THREE individuals covered in this membership fee. □ ADDITIONAL TURFGRASS PARTNER (4 or more) □ INDIVIDUAL MEMBER (ONE Business or Turfgrass Partner) □ STUDENT MEMBER (Those enrolled in turf-related educational programs.) Member Information Name # 1 Association/Company Address Business Home Is Address? City Phone Email Name # 2 Association/Company Address Is Address? Business Home City Phone Email Title Title State Fax Website State Fax Website Zip Zip NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION TURFGRASS 25 US Highway 46 West • Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: 973.812.6467 • Fax: 973.812.6529 Name # 3 Association/Company Business Home Address Is Address? City Phone Email Name # 4 Association/Company Business Home Address Is Address? City Phone Email New Jersey Turfgrass Association MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership shall be open to all interested in the development and maintenance of turf. It shall represent all facets of the turf industry, including persons or organizations that grow or manage turf, or supply materials and services to the Green Industry. JOIN ONLINE: www.njturfgrass.org Title Title State Fax Website State Fax Website Zip Zip Select Business Category that Best Describes Your Business/Profession □ Manufacturer/Supplier • BUSINESS □ Golf Course • TURFGRASS □ Land scape/Lawn Maintenance • TURFGRASS □ Irrigation Installation • TURFGRASS □ Schools & Athletic Fields • TURFGRASS □ Student - IN TURF RELATED PROGRAM □ Sod Producer • BUSINESS □ Lawn Care Applicator • TURFGRASS □ Cemetery • TURFGRASS □ Parks and Recreation • TURFGRASS □ Architect • TURFGRASS □ Professionals, University, Ext Offices • HONORARY Payment Information (Required) • MAIL OR FAX TO NJTA Office Type of Credit Card: Card Number: Expiration Date: (MM/YY) 3 Digit Security Code: Check By Mail: (Payable to NJTA) TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT: NJ TURFGRASS FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION: (This portion is tax-deductible) Contributions support Turfgrass Research & Scholarships TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: SIGNATURE: Name on Card: Street Address: City/State/Zip: PURCHASE ORDER #: $ $ $ Since 1970, New Jersey Turfgrass Association ’s (NJTA) Mission is to promote the Turfgrass Industry and enhance the environment through education, professionalism, leadership, and our partnership with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. 2016 CALENDAR Tuesday-Thursday, December 6-8, 2016 GREEN EXPO Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City NJ 2017 CALENDAR Monday, May 8, 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research GOLF CLASSIC Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club Bedminster, NJ Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day 1 Golf & Fine Turf Hort Farm 2, N. Brunswick NJ Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day 2 Lawn, Landscape & Sports Fields Adelphia Farm, Freehold NJ Tuesday-Thursday December 5 - 7, 2017 GREEN EXPO Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City NJ Rutgers Extension Offices & Numbers RCE of Atlantic County (609) 625-0056 RCE of Bergen County (201) 336-6780 RCE of Burlington County (609) 265-5050 RCE of Camden County (856) 216-7130 RCE of Cape May County (609) 465-5115 RCE of Cumberland County (856) 451-2800 RCE of Essex County (973) 228-3179 RCE of Gloucester County (856) 307-6450 RCE of Hudson County (973) 353-5525 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) 431-7260 RCE of Morris County (973) 285-8304 RCE of Ocean County (732) 349-1246 RCE of Passaic County (973) 305-5740 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 Please notify the NJTA office if any of the above numbers have changed. Thank you. 973-812-6467 • execdirector@njturfgrass.org NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION clippings TURFGRASS New Jersey Turfgrass Association 25 US Highway 46 W • Wayne, NJ 07470-6801 Phone (973) 812-6467 • Fax (973) 812-6529 Email: execdirector@njturfgrass.org • Website: www.njturfgrass.org 2016 Board of Directors Dennis DeSanctis Jr, President Dr. Karen Plumley, Vice President Dave Schell, Secretary Matt Sweatlock, Treasurer Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, Executive Director Shannon Sked, Past President Keith Kubik, Past President, NJTF Shaun Barry, Director & Golf Classic Chair Rob Johnson, Director Matt Lindner, Director Darrell Marcinek, Director Nick Polanin, Director Thom Ritchie, Director Craig Tolley, Director Tracy Wadhams, Director Jeff Weld, Director Chris Carson, Expo Chairman Dr. Bruce Clarke, Advisor Dr. Jim Murphy, Advisor Insect Identification The Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Lab provides accurate and timely diagnoses of plant problems: ♦ Disease and Insect Pest Diagnosis ♦ Plant and Weed Identification ♦ ♦ Fungus and Mold Identification ♦ Nematode Assay ♦ Virus Testing ♦ Fungal Endophyte Screening ♦ Pesticide Resistance Screening ♦ Other Services Available by Contract http://njaes.rutgers.edu/plantdiagnosticlab/ or call 732-932-9140 or email clinic@njaes.rutgers.edu for more details. Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 1766-2016 Rutgers 250 The Rutgers Soil Testing Lab performs chemical and mechanical analyses of soils: ♦ Landscape - fertility, suitability, topsoil evaluation ♦ Farm - fertility, pre-sidedress nitrate, full farm ♦ Organic Media - greenhouse, soilless, compost ♦ Sports Turf - fertility, sand-based root zone ♦ Technical - permeability and ecological ♦ ♦ Individual / Specialized Tests Irrigation Water - pH, salts, nitrate-nitrogen, phosphorus, iron http://njaes.rutgers.edu/soiltestinglab/ or call 848-932-9295 or email soiltest@njaes.rutgers.edu for more details.