Clemson Turfgrass Event Set for Aug. 14

CLEMSON – It’s time to tee up for the 2018 Clemson University Turfgrass Research and Education Field Day.

Registration is at 8:30 a.m., with the field day beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 14 in the Owen Pavilion behind the Madren Conference Center on the Clemson campus. Field day coordinator Bert McCarty, a professor of turfgrass science and management, said this year’s field day is full of vital information for everyone who grows, uses or is interested in learning more about the turfgrass industry.

“Field day participants will see the latest research pertaining to turfgrass,” McCarty said. “They also will have an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in the turfgrass industry.”

Field day participants embark on a tour that stops first at the Walker Golf Course where McCarty will talk about post-emergence control of various weeds. Bobby Kerr, a doctoral student, will talk about using water to activate various herbicides to reduce turf phytotoxicity damage from compounds including salt and pesticides.

The event is free and open to the public. Pesticide continuing education credits for South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia will be offered, as well as certified crop adviser and certified professional agronomist continuing education credits and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America education points for golf course superintendents. For more information, contact McCarty at 864-656-0120 or bmccrty@clemson.edu.