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Dr. Jim Kerns from NC State presented our Tradeshow Talk, pictured here with sponsor, Mike Jones, CGCS of BASF
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Dr. Beth Guertal Debunks Common Fertilizer Myths to a packed house
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Deep South Turf Expo celebrated its fifth year in Biloxi, September 30th through October 3rd, 2019! The Expo was a combination of the traditional components which have made it a success since its inception in 2014, as well as a few innovations to make things interesting! As always, we had a great education program that qualified for CEU points from most regions in the Southeast. Keynote speakers on Wednesday included Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn University, Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers University and Dr. Justin Moss of Oklahoma State University. Rodney Smith, Jr., an inspirational speaker who has strong roots in turf, wrapped up the morning sessions. Dr. Guertal began by setting the record straight with Fertilizers Demystified: Debunking Common Myths. Dr. Clarke spoke on commercially available plant activators and the beneficial microbes that are present in the turfgrass microbiome and Dr. Moss provided an overview of urban/municipal water conservation programming with specific examples of importance for turfgrass managers. Rodney Smith, Jr. moistened a few eyes as he described his journey to form his nonprofit, Raising Men Lawn Care, which was formed for the
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Rodney Smith, Jr. shares the mission and purpose of his nonprofit, Raising Men Lawn Care Trade Show lunch sponsored by Simplot
