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2007 OSU/OTF Turfgrass & Landscape ResearchField Day is August 15. See Inside for Details!

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WHAT’S INSIDE:

Hort

SHORTS

See Page 14 – 15

Sports Turf

TIPS

See Pages 18 – 21

GREEN INDUSTRY

NEWS

See Pages 4 – 9

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE OHIO TURFGRASS FOUNDATION

Volume 69 • No. 3June – July 2007

The purpose of the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation is to promote the turfgrass industry in Ohio, to encourage the further research and education in turfgrass science and to speak on matters of policy affecting the turfgrass industry – all of which provide better turf for everyone.

TurfNews

distributes useul and timely advice, inormation andresearch rom Ohio’s most knowledgeable eperts and proessionalsto OTF members and those in the turgrass industry.

Vol. 69 • No. 3 June – July 2007

TurNews

is produced by the Ohio Turgrass Foundation1100-H Brandywine Blvd, Zanesville, Ohio 43701-73031-888-OTF-3445 and is available to all memberswww.OhioTurgrass.org

Back issues o OTF

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are available on our website at www.OhioTurgrass.org.

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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE OHIO TURFGRASS FOUNDATION

Inside07Calendar Events

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Message from the OTF President ....................... 3Green Industry News .................................... 4Residential Lawn Care Tips ............................. 10Golf Course Tips ......................................... 12Hort Shorts .............................................. 14Member Spotlight ....................................... 16Graduate Student Corner ............................... 17Sports Turf Tips ......................................... 18Phosphonate Products for Disease Control ........... 22New Growth & Technology .............................. 27OSU Turfgrass Science Program ....................... 31Preventing MSDs ........................................ 33Protecting Employees During the Summer Heat ...... 34Corporate Sponsor – CENTURY EQUIPMENT ............. 35OTF Regional SeminarJuly 17, 2007 Yankee Trace Golf Club, Centerville, OH888-683-3445OLCA Golf OutingJuly 26, 2007Deer Ridge Golf Club, Bellville, OH800-510-5296Ohio Sod Producers Association Summer Field Day August 7, 2007Henderson Turf Farm, Tipp City, OH888-683-3445OSU/OTF Turfgrass and Landscape Research Field Day August 15, 2007OTF Research & Education Center, Columbus, OH888-683-3445Ohio Lawn Care Outdoor Summer Seminar (OLCA) August 16, 2007OTF Research & Education Center, Columbus, OH800-510-5296OTF Golf TournamentOctober 1, 2007NCR Country Club, Dayton, OH888-683-3445Ohio Turfgrass Conference & ShowDecember 4-6, 2007Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH888-683-3445

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MESSAGEFROM THE

PRESIDENT

I am a an o history, not necessarily a history bu, but generally speaking,I’m interested in reading about evolutions. In 1998, I had the good ortunes obeing Vice President o the Northern Ohio GCSA during it’s 75th anniversary.Part o the preparation or the big year included reviewing the contents o avery old briecase belonging to GCSAA ounding ather Colonel John Morley. Although there were many items o historical signicance (one was a letterrom Donald Ross to Colonel Morley), we were ortunate that those who wereinvolved with the association through the years understood the importanceo these documents, and had the oresight to keep them preserved and inairly good condition.OTF will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary in 2011, and thanks to a coupleo OTF pioneers, Harry Murray and Gene Probasco, the ground work isbeing laid to ensure as much o OTF’s historical inormation is captured andpreserved. Both Harry and Gene are leading an ad-hoc Historical Committeethat will ensure we are ready or 2011. One o the initial projects or thecommittee includes the development and publication o a historical book.During our May Board meeting, Harry Murray and Gene Probasco gave apresentation on OTF’s 50th Anniversary book and introduced Ernie Shannon,who will be compiling the history o OTF through interviews and historicaldocuments. The book will document the annual accomplishments o OTFthrough the eyes o each year’s OTF president. Although there are many pictures and artiacts rom the beginning years, theHistorical Committee members recently received Dr. Bob Miller’s recollectiono the early years. Ater reading the inormation, it’s very apparent that manyo the early “ounders” had a tremendous passion or the industry and gettingOTF o the ground ... literally. Many people have played important roles withOTF over the years and through their dedication to our organization andindustry, we have continued to uphold the vision o the initial group thatmet in Wooster back in the early 60’s. I eel very ortunate to have workedor mentors such as John Spodnik and Rick Kucharski as they shared theirstories, vision and passion or the industry and organization.Speaking o history, on May 30th the 2007 OTF Board created some historyo it’s own during Ohio Turgrass Week, as Senator Sue Morano (D-13thDistrict) recognized the Ohio Turgrass Foundation, Ohio Turgrass Week andthe board, both individually and collectively, rom the Senate foor. It was agreat experience or all involved and gave our organization and the turgrassindustry good exposure with our state government. Thanks to SenatorMorano and her sta or arranging this opportunity.Until next time ... keep it green! Yours or Better Tur,Mark Jordan, CGCS

FOR THE LATEST RESEARCHAND INFORMATION FOR OHIO’S TURFAND LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALSVISIT THESE IMPORTANT WEB SITES:

Gol Course Tur Management & SportsTur Management Buckeye Tur

www.buckeyetur.osu.edu/

Lawn, Grounds & LandscapeBuckeye Yard & Garden Line

www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/bygl

These sites can also be accessed rom the OTF website at www.OhioTurgrass.org.

OTF Board members (let to right) Mark Jordan, MikeDietrich, Kevin Thompson, Don Lawrence and Todd Voss visited the Ohio Statehouse May 30 seeking a Leg-islative Proclamation or Ohio Turgrass Week. SenatorSue Morano, District 13, introduced OTF and the boardmembers to the Ohio Senate. Senate Chair Bill Harristhanked OTF or its support o The Ohio State Universityand Ohio’s turgrass industry.

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