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73rd Annual SE Turfgrass Conference Pike Creek Turf hosts dinner
73rd Annual Southeast Turfgrass Conference
Pike Creek Turf hosts tour and dinner
Conference attendees for the 73rd annual
Southeast Turfgrass Conference were
invited to arrive a day early for a tour of Pike Creek Turf in Adel, Georgia on Wednesday, April 24. The tour was led by Jaimie Allen, owner of Pike Creek Turf. Participants visited a variety of turfgrass fields on the 1800-acre farm, which is described as the largest producer of fumigated, Georgia Certified Turfgrasses in the southeastern United States. Allen showed off Pike Creek’s state of the art International Sprig Washing facility, which enables them to rapidly grow their international sales. The tour closed with a barbeque dinner at their beautiful “barn,” hosted by the Allen family and Pike Creek Turf.
The conference was held on Thursday, April 25, at the University of Georgia Tifton campus Information presented during the conference highlighted the latest trends in turfgrass breeding, according to Brian Schwartz, turfgrass breeder at UGA-Tifton. A key issue right now is cost efficiency, he added. “In the past, the prettiest turf with the most input was fine, but now people are really leaning towards an acceptable turf with little to no input,” he said. “A grass doesn’t need to be the most beautiful thing if people don’t have to do much to it.”
Schwartz spoke about UGA’s efforts to develop the right hybrids for homeowners, golf course superintendents and sports field managers. He will also discuss the progress on creating a more resilient zoysia grass. “Often zoysia grass doesn’t recover after wear from sports or dogs, or infection from diseases,” he said. “My focus is making it more disease tolerant, and hopefully, more injury resilient.” David Jespersen, a turfgrass physiologist based on the UGA Griffin campus, discussed the importance of understanding plant physiology in order to improve turfgrass performance, and Jing Zhang, a turfgrass research scientist at UGA-Tifton, discussed the use of drones and cameras in turfgrass research and how they could help turfgrass breeders produce droughtresistant varieties in the Southeast.
Paul Raymer, a turfgrass breeder based at UGAGriffin, spoke about a non-GMO herbicideresistance system for seashore paspalum. The method improves the management of Bermuda grass and other grassy weeds. Raymer’s team is currently evaluating their advanced lines to determine which will be released as new varieties.
UGA scientists were joined by researchers from North Carolina State University and University of Florida. New to the 2019 conference were presentations at the morning session by technical reps from industry providing science-based talks about products from their companies. Schwartz’s goal for the conference is that attendees will leave having learned something new. “It’s a continuation of work that’s been going on here for more than 73 years,” he said.
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Concentrate
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CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENT(S): 6.0% HumicAcid (Derived from Leonardite) 3.0% Sea Kelp Extract (Derived from
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Directions For Use SHAKE WELL!
The mixed product should be agitated prior to and during application. Do not exceed 3 ounces when daytime temps are above 85 degrees. Tank Mixing:Apply at a minimum rate of 3 ounces per 1,000 sq. ft. and a maximum rate of 6 ounces per 1,000 sq. ft. Dilute with enough water to cover 1 acre. Do not apply with lessless thanthan a a 7:17:1 dilutiondilution withwith watewater. Product is safe for use on all turf types and ornamental plants. Product is intended to be used as an additive to current fertilizer program. The mixed product should be agitated prior to and during application. MIXING WITH FERTILIZERS: N-Ext RGS™ can be mixed with liquid fertilizers. Apply in this order: 1) Water, 2) N-Ext RGS™ , 3) Water Soluble or Liquid Fertilizer. Mixing with Pesticide, Herbicide or Fungicide: N-Ext RGS™ can be mixed with pesticides, herbicides and fungicides and applied. We recommend the following: Use the product within 2 24 4 hourshours o of f m mixixinging p prorod du uctcts s (es(esp pecieciallally y withwith funfungigicidcides).es). DoDo notnot ovove er-apply pesticides, herbicides or fungicides as they can have an adverse effect on the populations of soil organisms. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Product will store for 2 years under warehouse conditions.
Compatibility: These concentrated materials are compatible with most fertilizers and chemicals but should not be mixed directly with other chemicals. Conduct a jar test as needed to ensure compatibility before tank mixing. Mix in spray tanks with water and proper agitation.Apply in accordance with best management practices (BMP’s) established by your Cooperative Extension Service. Observe any State or Local fertilizer application regulations. Caution:Caution: Apply only to turf, plants, and soil. If plants are flowering, apply to base of the plant to avoid staining of blooms.This product may stain concrete, wood and other pervious and impervious surfaces. Keep out of reach of children. If product comes in contact with skin or eyes flush with water immediately.
1.0 gal=8.7lbs □ net volume2.5gal (9.5 l) □ net volume5 gal (18.9 l) □ net volume275gal (1041.0 l)
CONDITIONSOFSALESellerwarrantsthatthisproductconsistsoftheingredientsspecifiedandisreasonablyfitforthepurposestatedonthislabel whenusedinaccordancewithdirectionsundernormalconditionsofuse. Noone,otherthantheofficerorSeller,isauthorizedtomakeanywarranty, guarantee,ordirectionsconcerningthisproduct.Becausethetime,place,rateofapplicationandotherconditionsofusearebeyondSeller’scontrolSeller’s liabilityfromhandling,storageanduseofthisproductislimitedtoreplacementofproductorrefundofpurchaseprice.Buyerassumesallresponsibility forforsafetysafetyandanduseusenotnotininaccordanceaccordancewithwithlabellabelinstructions.instructions.TheproductnamesareregisteredtrademarksofGreeneCountyFertilizerCompany,Inc.
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SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O)..............5.0% Derived from: Potassium Hydroxide ALSO CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENT(S): 8.0% HumicAcid (Derived from Leonardite)
Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://aapfco.org/metals.html
Manufactured and Guaranteed by Greene County Fertilizer Company, Inc. P.O. BOX 1346, Greensboro, GA30642 1-855-606-3378 ▪ greenecountyfert.com F2735
Directions For Use SHAKE WELL!
Tank Mixing:Apply at a minimum rate of 6 ounces per 1,000 sq. ft. and a maximum rate of 9 ounces per 1,000 sq. ft. Dilute with enough liquid to cover 1 acre. Do not apply with less than 7:1 dilution with water.Apply in spring or fall; however, liquid aeration can be done anytime during the growing season. Product is safe for use on all turf types and ornamental plants. P Prodroductuct isis i intntendendeded t to o bebe u usedsed asas anan adaddidititiveve toto currentcurrent fertilfertilizerizer p progrogramram. . The mixed product should be agitated prior to and during application. MIXING WITH FERTILIZERS: N-Ext AIR-8™ can be mixed with liquid fertilizers. Apply in this order: 1) Water, 2) N-Ext AIR-8™ , 3) Water Soluble or Liquid Fertilizer. Mixing with Pesticide, Herbicide or Fungicide: N-Ext AIR-8™ can be mixed with pesticides, herbicides and fungicides and applied. We recommend the following: Use the product within 24 hours of mixing products (especially with fungicides). Do not over-apply pesticides, heherbirbicidcideses oror fufungngiciicidesdes asas ththeyey cancan havhave e anan advadverserse e e effect on the populations of soil organisms. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Product will store for 2 years under warehouse conditions.
Compatibility: These concentrated materials are compatible with most fertilizers and chemicals but should not be mixed directly with other chemicals. Conduct a jar test as needed to ensure compatibility before tank mixing. Mix in spray tanks with water and proper agitation.Apply in accordance with best management practices (BMP’s) established by your Cooperative Extension Service. Observe any State or Local fertilizer application regulations. Caution:Caution:Apply only to turf, plants, and soil. If plants are flowering, apply to base of the plant to avoid staining of blooms. This product may stain concrete, wood and other pervious and impervious surfaces. Keep out of reach of children. If product comes in contact with skin or eyes flush with water immediately.
1.0 gal = 8.1 lbs □ net volume2.5gal (9.5 l) □ net volume5 gal (18.9 l) □ net volume275gal (1041.0 l)
CONDITIONSOFSALESellerwarrantsthatthisproductconsistsoftheingredientsspecifiedandisreasonablyfitforthepurposestatedonthislabel whenusedinaccordancewithdirectionsundernormalconditionsofuse. Noone,otherthantheofficerorSeller,isauthorizedtomakeanywarranty, guarantee,ordirectionsconcerningthisproduct.Becausethetime,place,rateofapplicationandotherconditionsofusearebeyondSeller’scontrolSeller’s liabilityfromhandling,storageanduseofthisproductislimitedtoreplacementofproductorrefundofpurchaseprice.Buyerassumesallresponsibility forforsafetysafetyandanduseusenotnotininaccordanceaccordancewithwithlabellabelinstructions.instructions.TheproductnamesareregisteredtrademarksofGreeneCountyFertilizerCompany,Inc.
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