MASTER SESSION LIST
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
AM Education Sessions
[8:00 – 10:00 am]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODEENVIRONMENTPART 1 / Art DeGaetano, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, CornellUniversity
Bob Portmess, Dept. of Horticulture, CornellUniversityCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Clark Throssell, Ph.D., Director of Research, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America / Climate Change: Is it Real and What Will it Mean for the Golf Industry
What Is Your Golf Course Carbon Footprint?
What Have We Learned From the GCSAA Environmental Profiles? / Dr. DeGaetano will give a brief overview of climate change science and review climate changes in New York over the past 50 years. He’ll also discuss climate projections for the next 100 years.
Robert Portmess will discuss how to assess your golf course carbon footprint. He’ll review environmental issues, carbon emissions, carbon sequestration and management options.
Dr. Throssell will report on the information gathered from the GCSAA Environmental Profiles. This series of golf industry surveys was conducted to provide national data on the property features, management practices and inputs associated with golf courses. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 10, 25 = .75
CNLP Credits: 2 / T, N
SPORTS TURF MANAGEMENT / Frank Rossi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science and New York Extension Turfgrass Specialist,
CornellUniversity / Sports Turf Management
Part 1 / This is Part I of Dr. Rossi’s presentation on the manual, “Sports Field Management,” a guidebook on maintaining safe sports fields. He’ll review the basics of sports turf management, cultural practices and how to develop a management team. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 10 = 1.00
STMA CEUs: .2 / T
SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING / Mobee Weinstein, The New YorkBotanical Garden
James Diermeier, CGM/CNP, Associate Director of Outdoor Gardens and Home Gardening, The New YorkBotanical Garden / Year-Round Interest in the Sustainable Landscape Plan
Design, Implementation and Maintenance of Sustainable Landscapes / Mobee Weinstein will review how to utilize plants throughout a landscape to provide visual interest year round .He’ll discuss using summer bedding plants and dramatic containers to create a sustainable landscape plan.
James Diermeier will focus on the real-world issues facing designers and landscape managers as they design, implement and maintain sustainable landscapes. / ISA CEUs: 2
CNLP Credits: 2 / A, N
PLANT HEALTH CARE - IPM / John Ball, Ph.D., Professor of Forestry,
South DakotaStateUniversity / PHC, IPM, What is the Difference and Why Does it Matter? / Dr. John Ball will define plant health care and the importance of using a holistic approach to tree and shrub care. He’ll also review how to monitor plant health, determine a need for action and develop an appropriate response process. / DEC Credits: 3A, 10, 25 = 2.00
ISA CEUs: 2
CNLP Credits: 2 / A, N
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
[10:15 am – 12:00 pm]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODEENVIRONMENT
PART 2 / Bradley Klein, Architecture Editor, Golfweek Magazine
Jeff Carlson, CGCS, Superintendent, The Vineyard Golf Club / Naturalistic Golf Course Design: The Case of Sebonack Golf Club
An Organic Approach to Golf Course Management / Bradley Klein will review what was involved in the approval process to build Sebonack Golf Club, a new, high-end private club in the Hamptons of Long Island, one of the country’s most closely watched and monitored areas for environmental sensitivity.
Jeff Carlson will discuss why it is important to develop an organic approach to golf course management. He’ll review the key elements to organic management, golfer expectations and present a case study on The Vineyard Golf Club located on Martha’s Vineyard. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B,
10 = .75
CNLP Credits: 1.75 / T, N
SPORTS TURF MANAGEMENT / Frank Rossi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science and New York Extension Turfgrass Specialist,
CornellUniversity / Sports Turf Management
Part 2 / This is Part II of Dr. Rossi’s presentation on the manual, “Sports Field Management,” a guidebook on maintaining safe sports fields. He’ll review the basics of sports turf management, cultural practices and how to develop a management team. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 10 = 1.00
STMA CEUs: .175 / T
GREAT FLOWERING LANDSCAPE TREES & SHRUBS / Vincent Simeone, Grounds Manager, Planting Fields Arboretum / Great Flowering Landscape Trees and Shrubs / In this presentation, Vincent Simeone will give an overview of flowering trees and shrubs. He’ll discuss proper plant selection and placement, ornamental value, and cultural requirements. / DEC Credits: 3A, 10, 25 = 1.00
ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.75 / A, N
INSECT & DISEASE UPDATE / George Hudler, Ph.D., Chair, Dept. of Plant Pathology and Director of the Northeast Plant Diagnostic Network, CornellUniversity and Gregory Hoover, Ornamental Extension Entomologist, PennsylvaniaStateUniversity / Insect and Disease Update and Management / In this presentation, Dr. George Hudler will review the most important plant diseases occurring in 2008 and his predictions for 2009. Dr. Gregory Hoover will then discuss insect and mite injury on woody ornamental plants and how to control key pests using integrated pest management techniques. / DEC Credits: 3A, 9, 10, 25 = 1.75
ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.75 / A, N
INSECTS / Daniel Peck, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Entomology, NYSAES, CornellUniversity / Practical Diagnosis of Turf Insect Pests / Dr. Daniel Peck will discuss the importance of diagnosing turf insect pests. He’ll review the major insect pests of New YorkState including developmental stages and how to differentiate specimens based on physical characteristics. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 9, 10, 25 = 1.75
STMA CEUs: .175 / T
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
[12:00 noon – 1:30 pm] ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS
SESSION TITLE / FACILITATORS / DISCUSSION TITLES / FACILITATORS / DISCUSSION TITLES / CREDITS / CODEROUND
TABLE
DISCUSSIONS
With Lunch
Attendees select a topic, meet with expert facilitators at round table luncheon discussions, and exchange ideas with colleagues.
There is a $20 fee for the required lunch portion of this program. / Marty Petrovic, Ph.D., Professor of Turfgrass Science, CornellUniversity
David Cook, Sales and Marketing Manager, Innovative Municipal U.S., Inc.
Jennifer Grant, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the New York State IPM Program and Coordinator of Community IPM, Cornell University
Vincent Simeone, Grounds Manager, Planting Fields Arboretum
Suzanne Wainright-Evans, Ornamental Entomologist and Owner, Buglady Consulting, Inc.
Jim Hornung, Jr., CSP, Vice President, Elbers Landscape Service, Inc. and Great Lakes Athletic Fields
Daniel Schied, Horticulture and Grounds Manager, University of Rochester
Michael Maffei, CGCS, Back O’Beyond, Inc.
Art DeGaetano, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, CornellUniversity / 1. Fertilizing on a Shoe String Budget, What Can You Cut Out?
2. De-icing Materials, Liquids and Solids, Bulk/Bagged Material
3. What are ‘Soft’ Pesticides?
4. Superior Varieties of Flowing Trees and Shrubs
5. Biological Control
6. Equipment Options (Rent vs. Purchase)
7. Opportunities for Reducing Pesticide Use on Turf
8. Fuel Tank Inspections
9. Climate Change / Jeff Carlson, CGCS, Superintendent, The Vineyard Golf Club
Brian Eshenaur, Western New York Ornamental IPM Specialist, CornellUniversity Extension, IPM Program
Kim Tiberia, New YorkState Nursery and Landscape Association
Tom Suffoletto, Concord Nurseries, Inc.
Rick Harper, IPM Extension Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of WestchesterCounty
Betsy Lamb, Ph.D., CornellUniversity, IPM Program
Brian Skinner, NYSA, National Grid
Gregory Frank, NYSA, Ted Collins Associates, LTD / 10. Feasibility of Organic Golf Management Approach
11. Solving Nursery and Landscape Tree and Shrub Problems
12. Business Strategies to Deal with the Current Economic State
13. Labor Issues: H2a, Wages, Competition for Workers, Ideas on How to Reduce Labor
14. Pest Management Issues in the Landscape
15. Marketing the “Green” in Green Industry Products
16. Communities and Utilities CAN Work Together…Fact or Fiction?
17. Your Crew Leaders Need the Proper Tools to Do the Right Job. / DEC Credits: Pending
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / A, T, N
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
PM Education Sessions
[1:30 am – 2:30 pm]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODEENVIRONMENT
PART 3 / Paul Vincelli, Ph.D., Extension Professor and Provost’s Distinguished Service Professor, University of Kentucky / Progressive Disease Management: Runoff, Resistance and Alternatives / Dr. Paul Vincelli will review the role of fungicides in turf disease management including problems such as runoff, resistance and undesired outcomes including disease enhancement. He’ll also discuss non-fungicidal management options. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 10, 25 = 1.00
STMA CEUs: .1
CNLP Credits: 1 / T, N
BASEBALL/
SOFTBALL / Daniel Schied, Horticulture and Grounds Manager and Christopher Shockley, Athletic Field Manager, University of Rochester / Developing a Sports Turf Maintenance/Renovation Calendar to Justify Your Budget Requests / Daniel Schied and Christopher Shockley will make suggestions for an improved sports turf maintenance calendar. They’ll review the importance of developing good cultural practices to reduce pesticide needs, grow quality turf and create safer playing fields. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B,
10 = .50
STMA CEUs: .1 / T
GREENER PESTICIDE CHOICES / Suzanne Wainright-Evans, Ornamental Entomologist and Owner, Buglady Consulting, Inc. / Greener Pesticide Choices for Landscapers / Suzanne Wainwright-Evans will review organic and sustainable pesticide choices for landscapers. She’ll discuss pest prevention and scouting methods, biological controls, and pesticides that are not harmful to beneficial plants and insects. / DEC Credits: 3A, 10,
25 = 1.00
ISA CEUs: 1
CNLP Credits: 1 / A, N
TREE RISK ASSESSMENT AND THE LAW / John Ball, Ph.D., Professor of Forestry, South DakotaState University / Tree Risk and the Law / Dr. Ball will discuss how to define and determine tree risk. He’ll also review the steps to take to mitigate risk / ISA CEUs: 1
CNLP Credits: 1 / A, N
UTILITY / Kenneth Finch, Utility Vegetation Management Consultant / The Role of Line Construction on Tree Outage Performance / Kenneth Finch will review the role of line construction on power outages caused by trees. He will also define “Prescriptive Reliability” and how it can be used as a vegetation management strategy. / ISA CEUs: 1
CNLP Credits: 1 / A, N
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
[2:45 am – 4:15 pm]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODEENVIRONMENT
PART 4 / Daniel Peck, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Entomology, NYSAES, CornellUniversity
Frank Rossi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science and New York Extension Turfgrass Specialist, CornellUniversity / Progressive Insect Management: Stewarding the Beneficials in Your Turf
Intentional Environmentally Compatible Golf / Dr. Daniel Peck will discuss the role of non-pest fauna in promoting the sustainability and health of turf. He’ll also review the non-target effects of various control tactics and the use of reduced-risk pest management approaches.
Dr. Frank Rossi will give an overview of environmental issues relating to golf course maintenance. He’ll discuss the development of an environmental philosophy and progressive management approaches including IPM strategies and improved communication. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B,
10 = 1.50; 25 = .75
CNLP Credits: 1 / T, N
BASEBALL / Steve LeGros, Mid Atlantic Sports Field Consultant, Turf & dirt Inc. / Little League World Series Planning, Preparation and Support / Steve LeGros will discuss the organic agronomic methods used on two Little League World Series fields. He’ll also review the differences between organic versus chemical practices related to soil biology, disease prevention and drainage, and turfgrass management. / STMA CEUs: .15 / T
BENEFICIALS IN THE LANDSCAPE / Suzanne Wainright-Evans, Ornamental Entomologist and Owner, Buglady Consulting Inc. / Beneficials in the Landscape: How to Recognize and Get the Most Out of Them / Suzanne Wainwright-Evans will discuss how to recognize and utilize beneficial insects and plants in the landscape. She’ll review insect identification, the impact of pesticides, and how to use plants to attract beneficial insects. / DEC Credits: 3A, 10,
25 = 1.50
ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / A, N
PLANT DIAGNOSTICS / John Ball, Ph.D., Professor of Forestry, South DakotaStateUniversity / Diagnosing Plant Problems / Dr. John Ball will review the fundamentals of diagnosing tree problems. He’ll discuss a systematic approach to determining causal agents and a prognosis as well as recommendations for providing diagnostic services. / DEC Credits: 3A,
10 = 1.00
ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / A, N
UTILITY / Kenneth Finch, Utility Vegetation Management Consultant / Hazard Tree Identification – Assigning Priorities / Kenneth Finch will identify hazard tree conditions and assess the risk on the reliability of utility systems. He will also assign priorities for rectifying hazardous tree conditions. / ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / A, N
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Early Bird Sessions
[6:30 – 8:00 am]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODECORNELL RESEARCH UPDATES / Mark Slavens, Graduate Student, CornellUniversity
Bob Portmess, Dept. of Horticulture, CornellUniversityCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dave Moody, Graduate Student, CornellUniversity
Masanori Seto, Graduate Student, CornellUniversity / Are Pesticides for More Than Looks? A Preliminary Look.
Reduced Chemical Golf Turf Management Manual
Potassium Fertilization of Turfgrasses: What We Don’t Know
Assessing the Environmental Effects on Annual Bluegrass Weevil / Mark Slavens will discuss the environmental implications of runoff and leaching loss. He’ll discuss the effect of pesticides and nutrients on plant densities and chemical losses through leachate.
Robert Portmess will review a survey of New YorkState operated golf courses including cultural and fertility management practices. He’ll also discuss pesticide environmental impact quotients, biological controls and reduced risk alternatives.
David Moody will discuss potassium fertilization strategies. He’ll also review how to interpret and respond to soil and plant potassium levels and the definition of potassium sufficiency.
Masanori Seto will review the problems caused by the annual bluegrass weevil and why these insects are challenging to control. He’ll discuss improved management strategies including the proper time and location to target the insect. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 10 = 1.30
STMA CEUs: .15
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / T, N
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STRATEGIES / John Ball, Ph.D., Professor of Forestry, South DakotaStateUniversity / Plants Don’t Pay Us, People Do! / Dr. John Ball will discuss the keys to successful marketing. He’ll review how to overcome barriers in order to reach and sell to key clients. / ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / A, N
Thursday, January 8, 2009
AM Education Sessions
[8:15 – 9:15 am]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODEDIAGNOSTICS / Paul Vincelli, Ph.D., Extension Professor and Provost’s Distinguished Service Professor, University of Kentucky / Diagnostic Basics / Dr. Paul Vincelli will review basic plant diagnostics in the field and laboratory. He’ll discuss root versus leaf infections, the use of microscopy and the difficulty of turfgrass disease etiology. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 10, 25 = 1.00
CNLP Credits: 1 / T, N
SYNTHETIC TURF / Robert Sanderson, Grounds and Landscape Manager, Sodexho Campus Services at NazarethCollege / Out With the Old, In With the New: Synthetic Turf Removal, Recycling and Replacement / Robert Sanderson will review all that’s involved in the replacement of a synthetic turf field. He’ll discuss how to determine if replacement is needed, evaluate replacement products, and manage the installation. / STMA CEUs: .1
CNLP Credits: 1 / T, N
GREAT LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS / Vincent Simeone, Grounds Manager, Planting Fields Arboretum / Great Landscape Evergreens / Vincent Simeone will discuss which conifers and broadleaf evergreens can thrive in varying types of environmental conditions offering beauty, function and privacy in the landscape. He’ll provide aesthetic values, landscape functions, cultural requirements and site design tips for a variety of conifers and broadleaf evergreens. / DEC Credits: 3A, 10,
25 = .50
ISA CEUs: 1
CNLP Credits: 1 / A, N
SAFETY / John Ball, Ph.D., Professor of Forestry, South DakotaStateUniversity / Arborist Safety: What You Don’t Know Can Kill You! / Dr. John Ball will discuss the essentials of arborist safety. He’ll review the most common accidents and their causes as well as how not to become a statistic. / ISA CEUs: 1
CNLP Credits: 1 / A, N
Thursday, January 8, 2009
[11:00 am – 12:00 pm]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODEUSGA UPDATE / Adam Moeller, Agronomist, United States Golf Association, Northeast Region / USGA Year in Review / Adam Moeller will review the major topics covered on his USGA visits including weather, pests and golfer concerns. He will also discuss new USGA activities including championship responsibilities, the 2008 US Open at Bethpage and planning for 2009. / DEC Credits: 3A, 3B,
10 = 1.00 / T
SYNTHETIC TURF / Robert Sanderson, Grounds and Landscape Manager, Sodexho Campus Services at NazarethCollege / Safe or Not? Synthetic Turf and Health Issues / Robert Sanderson will discuss synthetic turf safety concerns including issues with lead, materials used, recycling and disposal, and infectious diseases. He will also review control product application regulations. / STMA CEUs: .1
CNLP Credits: 1 / T, N
CONTAINER GARDENING / Donna Moramarco, CNLP, Horticulturist and Education Director, Martin Viette Nurseries / Four Seasons of Container Gardening / Donna Moramarco will review how to create a continual revenue stream with planters and containers that utilize plants available in every season. She’ll also discuss establishing custom plantings for businesses or residences and increasing sales through tie-in merchandise. / CNLP Credits: 1 / N
PLANTING TECHNIQUES / John Ball, Ph.D.,
Professor of Forestry, South DakotaStateUniversity / Transplanting: The Foundation of Plant Health Care / Dr. John Ball will review how to successfully transplant trees. He’ll discuss the importance of proper planting, the four key reasons for transplanted tree failure, how to improve transplant success and how to market transplant warranties. / DEC Credits: 3A, 10,
25 = .50
ISA CEUs: 1
CNLP Credits: 1 / A, N
Thursday, January 8, 2009
[1:00 pm – 2:30 pm]
SESSION TITLE / SPEAKERS / PRESENTATION TITLES / DESCRIPTION / CREDITS / CODECUTTING COSTS OF FAIRWAYS AND BUNKERS / James Skorulski, Agronomist, United States Golf Association, Green Section, Northeast Region / Maintenance Down the Middle / James Skorulski will discuss golf course budgeting trends in the Northeast. He’ll analyze an operating and capital budget and discuss the long term ramifications of managing a golf course with fewer resources. / T
SNOW REMOVAL / Daniel Schied, Horticulture and Grounds Manager, University of Rochester
David Cook, Sales and Marketing Manager, Innovative Municipal U.S., Inc. / Communicating Your Snow Removal Plans and Progress
Ice Melting Options: Is Treated Salt Right for You? / In this presentation, Daniel Schied will discuss the importance of documenting snow plans and maintaining effective customer communication. He’ll review sending email for updates on weather conditions and work status, developing mailing lists, and the benefits of listserv notification procedures.
David Cook will discuss ice melting options including performance characteristics, application rates and the economic and environmental concerns using salts or liquids. He’ll also review the basic chemistry of deicing materials and their positive and negative impacts on the environment. / STMA CEUs: .15
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / T, N
PROBLEMS WITH HEMLOCK / Rick Harper, IPM Extension Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of WestchesterCounty / Pests of Eastern Hemlock / Rick Harper will identify and define the various arthropod pests associated with Eastern Hemlock. He will also discuss arthropod classification, life cycle and management strategies. / DEC Credits: 3A, 9, 10, 25 = 1.50
ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / A, N
SOILS AND ROOTS / Nina Bassuk, Ph.D., Professor and Program Leader, Urban Horticulture Institute, CornellUniversity / Getting Your Trees Off to a Good Start: Paying Attention to Soils and Roots / Dr. Nina Bassuk will discuss proper planting conditions for trees including soil preparation and the encouragement of new root growth. She will also review several aspects of soil remediation and root growth during and after transplanting. / DEC Credits: 3A, 10,
25 = 1.50
ISA CEUs: 1.5
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / A, N
DISEASES / Karen Snover-Clift, Director, Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic, Dept. of Plant Pathology, CornellUniversity / Hands-On Identification of Common Turfgrass Pathogens / Karen Snover-Clift will give an overview of turfgrass diseases including symptoms of plant damage and current management strategies. She will also provide hands-on interaction with common turfgrass pathogens both macroscopically and microscopically. / (Limited to first 25 registrants)
DEC Credits: 3A, 3B, 9, 10, 25 = 1.50
STMA CEUs: .15
CNLP Credits: 1.5 / T, N
Thursday, January 8, 2009