8:00 a.m. –  Category 3 (Times are approximate)

Turfgrass Insects: Identification and Management | Conrad Pannkuk, Syngenta Professional Solutions
This presentation will briefly discuss the major turfgrass insect pests that can affect turfgrass across the midwestern US. Identification, life cycle, and target zones of these insects will be presented. Management strategies and methods of control, both cultural and chemical, if appropriate, will also be emphasized.

8:55 a.m.

Optimizing Turf Pesticide Applications to Minimize Environmental Impacts and Reduce Management Inputs | Lindsey Hoffman Chappell, PhD, Envu
This presentation will provide an overview on best management practices for maximizing pesticide applications in turf. Topics will include tools and techniques for improving plant health, pesticide application considerations for reducing drift and runoff, and management strategies to reduce turf injury associated with common weeds, insects, and diseases. Overall, attendees should gain greater insight on the importance of pesticide stewardship as it pertains to managing turf pests.

9:50 a.m.

Helping Customers Tackle Pest Problems on Turf and Ornamentals | Kyle Miller, Senior Technical Specialist, BASF
LCO’s, sod growers and landscapers need economical products to treat pests that pose problems on turf and ornamentals. The speaker will discuss putting a yearlong program together for these areas that includes week, disease and insect control solutions.

11:20 – 2:20 p.m. – CORE (Times are Approximate) 

4:00 p.m.  Board of Directors Meeting (ZOOM)