Turfgrass Epistemology

This podcast explores how we know what we know about turfgrass science. If you are a lawn care operator, sport field manager, sod producer, golf superintendent, or a home owner, this podcast provides evidence-based information to help you better manage your turfgrass.
Episodes
Episodes
Monday Nov 20, 2023
S1 E41 Does Thatch Influence Water Infiltration?
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Taylor, D.H. and G.R. Blake. 1982. The Effect of Turfgrass Thatch on Water Infiltration Rates. Soil Sci . Soc . Am. J. 46:616-619.
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
S1 E40 Can You Control Thatch Using Aerification and Ammonium Sulfate?
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Smith, G.S. 1979. Nitrogen and Aerification Influence on Putting Green Thatch and Soil.
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
S1 E39 The Most Accurate Method of Measuring Zoysiagrass Thatch
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Shaddox T.W. and J.B. Unruh. 2019. Correlating Methods of Measuring Zoysiagrass Thatch. Crop Sci. 59:792–799.
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
S1 E38 The Nature of Turfgrass Thatch
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Ledeboer, F. B. and C. R. Skogley. 1967. Investigations Into the Nature of Thatch and Methods for its Decomposition.
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
S1 E37 Logical Fallacies - Ad hominem
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Ad hominem fallacy occurs when you attempt to refute an argument by attacking the person. Ridicule has its place and can be useful in some situations. But, ridicule rarely leads to the person recognizing their flaw or changing their behavior.
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
S1 E36 Organic vs. synthetic fertilizer in Canada. Which is better?
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Nelson, S. H. 1980. Summer color and fall color retention of Kentucky bluegrass receiving varying amounts and timing of inorganic and inorganic-organic combinations of nitrogen. Can. J. Plant Sci. 60: 1015-1021.
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Sunday Nov 19, 2023
S1 E35 Does timing of fall-applied nitrogen differ in Italy?
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Grossi, N., F. Lulli, M. Volterrani, and S. Miele. 2005. Timing of fall nitrogen application on tall fescue turf.
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Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Walker, K. S., C. A. Bigelow, D. R. Smith, G. E. Van Scoyoc, and Z. J. Reicher. 2007. Aboveground Responses of Cool-Season Lawn Species to Nitrogen Rates and Application Timings
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Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Bigelow, C. A., K. S. Walker, and G. A. Hardebeck. 2007. Single Fall Applications of Coated Urea Fertilizers Produce a High Quality Kentucky Bluegrass Turf
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Sunday Nov 19, 2023
S1 E32 You don’t get roots, and you don’t get roots! No one gets roots!
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Moore, R. W., N. E. Christians, and M. L. Agnew. 1996. Response of Three Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars to Sprayable Nitrogen Fertilizer Programs.
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Turfgrass Epistemology
Turfgrass epistemology explorers the question 'How do we know what we know about turfgrass science?'. My name is Travis Shaddox and I am a past assistant professor at the Universities of Florida and Kentucky and I have worked in the golf, lawn care, sport turf, and fertilizer sales industries. I am mostly retired now and use my time to conduct a few experiments related to soil testing in turfgrass systems.
The objective of this channel is to provide turfgrass managers and DIYers with evidence-based information to help make their turfgrass experience more fulfilling. Scientific publications can be challenging to understand and it is my goal to interpret these publications in a way that is easy to understand and immediately impactful.