Virginia Tech Turfgrass Research Classic Field Day, May 9, 2022
The Bear, Research Short Course at Independence Golf Club
Schedule, Presenters: Title and (Location)

Coffee/Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 am (KG)
Opening Remarks: 8:30 – 8:35am (KG)

1. 08:35 – 08:45, Travis Roberson: Soil Sensor Technology and How it Applies to Water Conservation (KG)
2. 08:45 – 08:55, Caleb Henderson: How Technology is Adapted for Pest Mapping and Identification (KG)
3. 09:00 – 09:10, Kevin Hensler/David McCall: Blue Grama as a Warm-Season, Low-Input Alternative (1F)
4. 09:10 – 09:20, John Peppers: Annual Bluegrass Pre-emergent Management Strategies for Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Greens (1G)
5. 09:20 – 09:30, Aaron Tucker: Nematodes, the Hidden Danger Beneath the Surface (2G)
6. 09:30 – 09:40, Wendell Hutchens: Spring Dead Spot Management Strategies (3T)
7. 09:40 – 09:50, Travis Roberson: Organic Management of Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses (4G)
8. 09:50 – 10:00, Daewon Koo: Pros and Cons of Spray Drones in Turfgrass Management (6F)
9. 10:00 – 10:10, Wendell Hutchens: Best Management Practices for Winter Survivability of Ultradwarf Bermudagrass (7F)
10. 10:10 – 10:20, Aaron Tucker: All You Need to Know About Take-All Root Rot (7G)
11. 10:20 – 10:30, Shawn Askew: Organic Weed Management in Turfgrass (8T)

Course Map
Talks located on our around:
T = Tee box, F = Fairway, G = Green, KG = Kids Green

Limited parking is available at the Independence Golf Club North Campus, plus shuttle options for those wanting to park at the main clubhouse