2017 Western Pennsylvania Turf, Ornamental, and Landscape Conference and Trade Show February 28 - March 2, 2017 DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA 16406 Sponsored in Support of Turfgrass Research, Teaching and Extension Penn State University Registration Brochure PTC Headquarters PO Box 99 Boalsburg, PA 16827-0099 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT FIRST CLASS US POSTAGE PAID STATE COLLEGE, PA PERMIT NO. 213 Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council
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2017 Western Pennsylvania Turf, Ornamental, and Landscape
Conference and Trade Show February 28 - March 2, 2017
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA 16406
Sponsored in Support of Turfgrass Research, Teaching and Extension
Penn State University
Registration Brochure
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PTC Headquarters P.O. Box 99 Boalsburg, PA 16827-0099
PTC HeadquartersPO Box 99Boalsburg, PA16827-0099RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
PRSRTFIRST CLASSUS POSTAGE
PAIDSTATE COLLEGE, PA
PERMIT NO. 213
PennsylvaniaTurfgrass
Council
PennsylvaniaTurfgrass
Council
PennsylvaniaTurfgrass
Council
PennsylvaniaTurfgrass
Council
**PLEASE NOTICE**
2017
WESTERN PENSYLVANIA CONFERENCE
and TRADE SHOW February 28 - March 2, 2017
Has Been Relocated Back To:
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel
Pittsburgh - Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive
Mars, PA 16046
2017 Western Pennsylvania Turf Conference and Trade Show
Tuesday, February 28 - Thursday, March 2, 2017 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry, Mars, PA 16046
Conference Schedule: Tuesday February 28, 2017 Registration: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Trade Show: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Silent Auction: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Social Reception: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
MORNING SESSIONS
Landscape and Ornamental Session Session Chair: Clay Alexandrowicz, Natures Best Lawncare
Golf Session Session Chair: Chase Rogan, GCSAA
8:30 – 9:30 Bradley Jakubowski, Penn State University Turf Problems: Disease, Insects, and Pesticides. What Can Go
Wrong? Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 9:30 – 10:30 David Sanford, Penn State University Berks Campus Twenty Tough, Dependable Herbaceous Perennials that are Safe
for Your Property Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 6, 18, 23, PC, CORE 10:30 – 11:30 David Huff, Penn State University Management of Low-maintenance Fine Fescue, Pesticides, Safe-
9:00 - 10:00 Elliott Dowling, USGA Year in Review Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7,18, 23, PC 10:00 - 11:00 Nick Christians, Iowa State University Annual Bluegrass Control Options and Safety Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 18, 23, PC, CORE 11:00 - 12:00 Bradley Jakubowski, Penn State University Improving Water Efficiency: Take the Million Gallon Challenge and
Make it Safe for the Environment Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 9, 10, 18, 23, PC, CORE End 12:00 Lunch
Please bring your pesticide license to the presentations in order for PDA to scan the bar code and expedite the pesticide update credit approval process.
Landscape and Ornamental Session Session Chair: Tom Serensits, Penn State University
Golf Session Session Chair: Chase Rogan, GCSAA
1:00 – 2:00 Max Schlossberg, Penn State University Field Evaluation of Enhanced –efficiency and Control-released
Granular N Fertilizers and Safety Issues Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 18, 23, PC, CORE 2:00 – 3:00 William Kreuser, University of Nebraska - Lincoln What a Soil Test Report Can Tell You About Using Pesticides and
Nutrients Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 3:00 – 3:30 Bradley Jakubowski, Penn State University Weather 101: Fundamental Meteorology for Turf Managers to
Ensure Safety Pesticide Credits: 1 CORE End 3:30 Reception
1:00 – 2:00 Elliott Dowling, USGA USGA 2017 Review of the Putting Green Construction Recommenda-
tions: Are There Pesticide or Safety Issues? Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 18, 23, PC, CORE 2:00 – 3:00 Max Schlossberg, Penn State University Strategies for Assessing and Optimizing Golf Course Putting Green
Nutrition and More Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 18, 23, PC 3:00 – 3:30 David Sanford, Penn State University Berks Campus Adding and Maintaining Herbaceous Perennials in the Landscape Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 6, 18, 23, PC End 3:30 Reception
RECEPTION
Please join us from 3:30 - 5:00 PM in Trade Show Area Appetizers and beverages presented by the PA Turfgrass Council
This schedule of presentations, PDA update credits, and GCSAA update credits subject to change without notice.
2017 Western PA Turf Conference & Trade Show February 28 - March 2, 2017 REGISTRATION FORM
Company Name or Club (Please print clear and legible)
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax
Email
Web Address
Please Check One: __ Golf Course __ Lawn Service __ Athletic Field __ Sod Industry __ Landscape/Nursery __ Grounds Maintenance __ Supplier Representative __ Other ____________
METHOD OF PAYMENT TO MAIL: Send check or money order payable to PA Turfgrass Council with registration form by February 20, 2017 to:
PA Turfgrass Council P.O. Box 99
Boalsburg, PA 16827
TO FAX: Fill out registration form; provide credit card payment; and fax to the phone number below:
PA Turfgrass Council Fax: 1-814-414-3303 Our Federal ID#: 24-6025307
Credit Card Information: __Visa __ MasterCard __ American Express Name on card (print)
Billing Address (if different than mailing address)
Card Number Expiration Date 3-Digit Security Code
Signature PAYMENT Enclosed for REGISTRATION $__________ PAYMENT Enclosed for PTC MEMBERSHIP $__________
All cancellations must be received in writing. No Refunds will be issued for cancellations received after February 20, 2017
Pre-Registration Price If In By FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Registrant Names
(Please Print Clear and Legible)
Full Conference __ Members $195 __ Non-member $205
Two-Day Conference __ Members $150 __ Non-member $160
One-Day Conference
__ Member $75 __ Non-member $85
TOTALDUE
1. ___________________________________ First & Last Name for Name Badge Comp: ___Over 65 ___Spouse ___Student
__ Full Conf. Registration __ Tuesday __ Wednesday __ Thursday
__ Tuesday __ Wednesday __ Thursday
2. ___________________________________ First & Last Name for Name Badge Comp: ___Over 65 ___Spouse ___Student
__ Full Conf. Registration __ Tuesday __ Wednesday __ Thursday
__ Tuesday __ Wednesday __ Thursday
3. ___________________________________ First & Last Name for Name Badge Comp: ___Over 65 ___Spouse ___Student
__ Full Conf. Registration __ Tuesday __ Wednesday __ Thursday
__ Tuesday __ Wednesday __ Thursday
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Attach additional registration forms as needed. Name badges are required for admission to the Educational Sessions and Trade Show and will be available on site.
LUNCH INCLUDED With All Paid Registrations
Although registration fees are waived for those over 65 years of age; for the spouses of paid attendees; and for students; these individuals must be registered to receive a
Please visit us at www.paturf.org to register online and join or renew your 2017 PTC Membership
Conference Schedule: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Registration Open 8:00 AM —3:00 PM. Trade Show Open 8:00—4:00 PM.
Silent Auction Hours 8:00 AM—1:00 PM
MORNING SESSIONS
Landscape & Ornamental Session Session Chair: Thomas Serensits, Penn State University
Golf Session Session Chair: Richard Pagett, Penn State University
9:00 – 10:00 Peter Landschoot, Penn State University Turfgrass Species and Cultivar Selection for Safety and
Performance Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC, CORE 10:00 – 11:00 David Sanford Penn State University Berks Campus Is Your Landscape Safe? Recommended Trees to Replace
Those Once Sure-fire Trees Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 6, 18, 23, PC, CORE 11:00 – 12:00 Karl Danneberger, Ohio State University Shade: Let Some Light Shine on Me so I Can Grow and
Pesticides Can Work Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 5, 6, 7, 10, 18, 23, PC End 12:00 Lunch
8:30 – 9:30 Karl Danneberger, Ohio State University History and Use of Growing Degree Days, Computer Modeling, and
Their Safety Issues Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 6, 7, 10, 18, 23, PC, CORE 9:30 – 10:30 William Kreuser, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Growing Degree Day Models that Address PGR Use All Season Long
and Turfgrass Safety Issues Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 6, 7, 10, 18, 23, PC, CORE 10:30 – 11:30 David Huff, Penn State University Management of Low-maintenance Fine Fescue. Pesticides, Safety,
Landscape & Ornamental Session Session Chair: Richard Pagett, Penn State University
Golf Session Session Chair: Chase Rogan, GCSAA
1:00 - 2:00 Nick Christians, Iowa State University Alternative Weed Control for Turfgrass. How Does it Work? Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 2:00 - 2:30 Peter Landschoot, Penn State University Turf Weed ID and Management: Should You Care and How Will
it Affect Site Management? Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 18, 23, PC 2:30– 3:30 Thomas Serensits, Penn State University Turf Management Strategies to Reduce Field-related Injuries Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 18, 23, PC End 3:30
1:00 - 1:30 Ben McGraw, Penn State University Hard-to-control and Sporadic Turfgrass Insect and Worm Pests Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 1:30 - 2:00 David Huff, Penn State University Why do Bentgrass Greens Become Patchy? Pesticides, Annual
Bluegrass - Does It Really Matter? Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 2:00– 2:30 William Kreuser, University of Nebraska –Lincoln Does Grass Need Sunscreen? Pigments, Pesticides and Turf
Management Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 2:30– 3:30 Ben McGraw, Penn State University Year of the Weevil: Annual Bluegrass Weevil Management in 2016 Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC End 3:30
Conference Schedule: Thursday, March 2, 2017 Registration Open 8:00 AM—10:00 AM. No Trade Show Hours.
Golf Session Session Chair: Chase Rogan, GCSAA
9:00 – 10:00 Karl Danneberger, Ohio State University A Maverick’s View of Turfgrass Disease Control Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 10:00 – 11:00 Nick Christians, Iowa State University Weed Control in the Rough Pesticide Credits: 2 Cat. 7, 10, 18, 23, PC 11:00 – 12:00 David Huff, Penn State University Turfgrass Genomics. How Did We Get Here? How Safe is the
Move into the Future? Pesticide Credits: 1 Cat. 6, 7, 10, 18, 23, PC, CORE End 12:00
GCSAA Education Points
Please bring your pesticide license to the presentations in order for PDA to scan the bar code and expedite the pesticide update
credit approval process.
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This schedule of presentations, PDA update credits, and GCSAA update credits subject to change without notice.
Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors on Wednesday, March 1st from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Coffee, tea, bagels, muffins, and pastries will be presented by the PTC and the Refreshment Sponsors
in the Trade Show Area.
2017 Western Pennsylvania Turf Conference and Trade Show
Registration and Hotel Information Credit Updates
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh, - Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, MARS, PA 16046
Ask for PA Turfgrass Council Room Block. Registration fees include a lunch with vendors on the Trade Show floor. Name badges are required for admission to the Educational Sessions and to the Trade Show. All room assignments for the Educational Sessions will be available in the program brochure distributed on-site. Although registration fees are waived for those over 65 years of age, for the spouses of paid attendees, and for students, these individuals must be registered to receive a name badge. NO refunds will be issued for cancellations received after February 20, 2017 The room rates at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh—Cranberry, Mars PA start at $115.00 plus tax per night. However, to receive the discounted rate, you must make hotel reservations by Wednesday, February 20, 2016.. After that date, you will pay regular room rates and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available. Reservations call 412-373-7300, ask for the PA Turfgrass Council Room block for Western PA Turf Conference.
PESTICIDE CREDITS Attendance at specified educational sessions will qualify for your pesticide update training required for certified pesticide applicator license renewal. Certificates will be issued each day for individual talks. Credits could be subject to change from what appears in this brochure.
For more information contact: PA Department of Agriculture-Region 4
226 Donohoe Road Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 Phone: (724) 832-1073- ext - 234 Fax: (724) 832-1013 Email: www.agriculture.state.pa.us Please bring your pesticide license to the presentations in order for PDA to scan the bar code and expedite the pesticide update credit approval process. This conference has also been approved for GCSAA Education Points. CEU Approval Codes will be provided at the close of each session
Driving Directions Tax Deduction
FROM THE PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Exit the Pittsburgh International Airport. Head North on Airport Boulevard toward Pittsburgh. Make a slight right to stay on Airport Boulevard. Merge onto PA-60 South via the ramp to I-79 Pittsburgh/Pennsylvania Turnpike. Continue on US-22 East/US-30 East. Take I-376E (look for signs I-376/Monroeville). Take Exit 10B for US-22 Business toward Monroeville. Merge onto US-22/William Penn Highway. Turn right at Mall Boulevard (Monroeville Mall truck entrance). The Monroeville Convention Center is located on your right (approx. ¼ mile). Continue an additional ¼ mile to the entrance of the Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh. FROM PITTSBURGH VIA THE PARKWAY EAST (I-376) Merge onto I-376 E/US-22 E/US-30 E via the ramp to Monroeville. Continue to follow I-376 E/US-22 E. Use exit 10B for US-22 Business toward Monroeville. Merge onto US-22/William Penn Highway and continue to follow William Penn Highway. Turn right at Mall Boulevard (Monroeville Mall truck entrance). The Monroeville Convention Center is located on your right (approx. ¼ mile). Continue an additional ¼ mile to the entrance of the Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh. FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE (I-76) Take Exit 57 to merge onto I-376 West toward Pittsburgh/US-22. Take the US-22 Business Exit on the left toward Monroeville. Merge onto US-22/William Penn Highway and continue to follow William Penn Highway. Turn left at Mall Boulevard (Monroeville Mall truck entrance). The Monroeville Convention Center is located on your right (approx. ¼ mile). Continue an additional ¼ mile to the entrance of the Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh.
Costs for education required by your employer, by law, or by regulations to keep your present salary or job are tax deductible. You may also deduct the cost of maintaining or improving your skills that you must have in your present job.
Silent Auction Items donated for an auction will be on display in the Trade Show area
Tuesday and Wednesday. All proceeds are contributed to the PA Turfgrass Council in support of Penn State’s research, extension, and teaching program for turfgrass professionals. To increase bidder satisfaction as well as expedite the delivery of items that have been successfully won, we will be accepting payment from the winning bidders and providing them with the items they have won at the conclusion of the Silent Auction at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017
2017 Western Pennsylvania Turf Conference and Trade Show
Registration and Hotel Information Credit Updates
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry
910 Sheraton Drive MARS, PA
Ask for PA Turfgrass Council Room Block. Registration fees include a lunch with vendors on the Trade Show floor. Name badges are required for admission to the Educational Sessions and to the Trade Show. All room assignments for the Educational Sessions will be available in the program brochure distributed on-site. Although registration fees are waived for those over 65 years of age, for the spouses of paid attendees, and for students, these individuals must be registered to receive a name badge. NO refunds will be issued for cancellations received after February 20, 2017 The room rates at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Mars, PA start at $119.00 plus tax per night. However, to receive the discounted rate, you must make hotel reservations by Monday, February 20, 2017. After that date, you will pay regular room rates and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available. Reservations call 855-511-4932 ask for the PA Turfgrass Council Room block for Western PA Turf Conference.
PESTICIDE CREDITS Attendance at specified educational sessions will qualify for your pesticide update training required for certified pesticide applicator license renewal. Certificates will be issued each day for individual talks. Credits could be subject to change from what appears in this brochure.
For more information contact: Janet Driggers, Agronomic Products Inspector PA Department of Agriculture-Region 4
226 Donohoe Road Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 Phone: (724) 832-1073- ext - 234 Fax: (724) 832-1013 Email: [email protected] This conference has also been approved for GCSAA education points. Approval codes will be provided at the close of each session
Driving Directions
Tax Deduction From Pittsburgh International Airport: Follow Route 60 South to Interstate 79 North. Take Exit 76 (exit from left)and merge onto State Route 19 North. Proceed to the first light and turn right onto Freeport Road. Continue 1 block, turn right onto Sheraton Drive. From East: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 28 (Cranberry). Turn right and take Route 19 South to the first intersection, Turn left onto Freeport Road. At the first intersection, then turn right onto Sheraton Drive. From North: Take I-79 South to Exit 78. Exit right to the first intersection and turn left. Take Route 19 South and travel .5 miles to the 3rd light. Turn left on Freeport Road. Proceed 1 block to the intersection and turn right onto Sheraton Drive. From West: From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76). Take Exit 28. Take Route 19 South to the first traffic light, turn left unto Freeport Road. Proceed one block at the first intersection, turn right onto Sheraton Drive.
Costs for education required by your employer, by law, or by regulations to keep your present salary or job are tax deductible. You may also deduct the cost of maintaining or improving your skills that you must have in your present job.
Silent Auction
Items donated for an auction will be on display in the Trade Show area Tuesday and Wednesday. All proceeds are contributed to the PA Turfgrass Council in support of Penn State’s research, extension, and teaching program for turf professionals. To increase bidder satisfaction as well as expedite the delivery of items that have been successfully won, we will be accepting payment from the winning bidders and providing them with the items they have won at the conclusion of the silent auction at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
