2025 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day

2025 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day

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

Agenda

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

    Summaries of Morning Tours 

  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 

    Husker Athletics Team and Amanda Folck