Field day - August 6, 2008

The University of Arkansas turf field day will be on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. The field day is located in Fayetteville at the Agricultural Research Center. Field day provides individuals the opportunity to hear the latest up-to-date information about new products and research studies as well as providing an opportunity to network with others in the turf industry and visit with vendors at the trade show. Lunch, a hat and an information packet are provided. Read more about last year's field day

Registration forms

Attendee registration form

Exhibitor registration form

 

Turfgrass research tours are available for:
  • Golf
  • Lawn care/landscaping
  • Sports turf

    • Exhibitors from the turfgrass industry will be present at the trade show that is new in 2008.

    An afternoon program on handling pesticides is also available for Arkansas State Plant Board pesticide recertification training.

    The following topics and more will be discussed on the research tours:
  • Putting green speed and selecting bentgrass cultivars
  • Using wetting agents on golf course putting greens
  • Controlling weeds around your putting greens
  • Selecting bentgrass putting green cultivars
  • Foliar fertilization of creeping bentgrass and bermudagrass putting greens
  • Selecting drought tolerant turfgrass species
  • Irrigation audits: How to make sure your irrigating efficiently
  • Painting sports fields
  • Selecting bermudagrasses for sports turf
  • Sand based athletic fields
  • Controlling weeds off the field
  • Plants for the home landscape and landscape maintenance tips
  • Weed control programs for lawn care operators
  • Calibrating a lawn gun sprayer
  • Principles of pesticide handling and safety

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