2008 KySTMA FIELD DAY
OWENSBORO, KY
JUNE 19 – 20, 2008
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JUNE 19, 2008

8:00a – 9:00a - Registration

9:00a – 11:30a - Hands on Demonstrations of Equipment and Products

11:30a – 12:30p - LUNCH 

12:30p – 2:30p - “Managing For Optimum Utilization of Turf Applications, The Whole Picture”

• The Relationship Between Positive Drainage and Nutrient and Disease Management
• Using Survey Equipment to Measure Slope and the Identification of Possible Runoff Areas(discussion & demonstration)
• Aerification Techniques, Equipment, Timing and the Effects on Pre-Emergence Herbicides and Fertilization (discussion & demonstration) Improving Soil With Compost Topdressing or Incorporation and It’s Effect on Fertilization Needs(discussion & demonstration)

2:30p – 3:30p - Thompson-Berry Soccer Complex

• Mgt. Walk & Talk – Discussion of Herbicide and Fertilization Application Scheduling - issues and management practices for a dual season facility with both Fescue and Bermuda grass

3:30p – 4:30p - Jack C. Fisher Softball Complex

• Mgt. Walk & Talk – Managing Fertilization and Weed Control For a  Fescue Summer Use Facility – management practices for a busy tournament schedule and league play

4:30p - 4:45p - Questions and Answers

4:45p - Break for the day (dinner on your own)                     

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JUNE 20, 2008

8:00a – 8:30a - Start Up and Continental Breakfast

8:30a – 9:30a - UK Pesticide Research Update

9:30a – 10:00a - Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Pesticides Update

10:00a – 10:30a - Writing Specifications for Safe Contracted Pesticide Applications

10:30a – 1130a - Morris Football Complex – Management Walk & Talk

• Writing a TurfManagement Plan Around a Thanksgiving Day Championship - Dormant Seeding, Fertilization and Herbicide Use.

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