Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day

2025 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

East Campus Turfgrass Research Center 

4301 Walker Avenue, Lincoln, Nebraska 

Kyle Broderick, Plant and Pest Diagnostic Extension Educator, speaking to field day attendees.

Agenda

  1. Registration 8 am

    Coffee and Rolls Provided 

  2. Tradeshow and Equipment Demonstrations 8 - 9 am

    Turfgrass industry sponsors and other supporting information for attendees. 

  3. Opening Remarks 9 - 9:15 am

    Introduction and welcome remarks. 

  4. Morning Tours 9:30 - 11:30 am

    When the Grass Isn’t Greener: Diagnosing Turf Diseases – Kyle Broderick

    Insect Pests of Turfgrass – Kyle Koch

    Buffalograss In Action: From Planting to Performance – Keenan Amundsen

    Bermudagrass Traffic and Overseeding Effect in Nebraska – Amanda Folck

    Herbicides Selection for Foxtail and Crabgrass Before and After Emergence – Matt Sousek

    Who’s Living in my Grass? Turfgrass Wildlife Damage Prevention – Dennis Ferraro

  5. Tradeshow and Equipment Demonstrations 11:30 am - 1 pm

    Turfgrass industry sponsors and other supporting information for attendees. 

  6. Lunch 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

    By Wahoo Meat Locker 

  7. Nebraska Athletics 1 pm - 3 pm

    Managing Expectations While Providing a Safe and Optimal Playing Surface 

    at Ed and Joyanne Gass Outdoor Practice Facility (Parking)

    Husker Athletics Team and Amanda Folck

Previous Turfgrass Field Days: 

2024 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day