University of Tennessee Turfgrass

University of Tennessee Turfgrass Turf.utk.edu Turf is used for many sports, played for fun or health, or played professionally: football, baseball, soccer, golf, and other sports.

Turfgrass Science and Management combines science, art and creativity to develop and maintain a natural surface that is aesthetically pleasing and sturdy enough to play on. Most turf is used in home lawn situations for looks and recreation. The professional turfgrass manager wears many hats. He or she manages the watering, mowing and nutrition for growing grass, and supervises crews to perform the

se tasks. Challenges involve providing a beautiful surface for sports fans while maintaining a safe and consistent playing surface for athletes. Turfgrasses are also important plants for environmental remediation and health; they prevent erosion, inhibit runoff, remove pollutants and filter groundwater. Turf can also improve property values substantially. Highlights of Plant Sciences - Turfgrass Science and Management Concentration
These are some additional reasons to consider the Turf Program at UT:

A low student: professor ratio. This means more one-on-one time with professors for academic counseling and assistance with course work. Excellent scholarship opportunities. Turf students are eligible for scholarship money from the University and the College as well as state and national organizations. A student club offering professional development, hands-on experience and trips to regional and national conventions.

Don’t forget our first webinar tomorrow. Pesticide credits will be available for attendees from across the United Stat...
04/04/2022

Don’t forget our first webinar tomorrow. Pesticide credits will be available for attendees from across the United States. Session starts LIVE at 11:30am EDT.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ben Hamza and Mr. Joe Krum. Before joining FMC Corporation in 2020, Ben was with TruGreen for over 18 years, including their director of technical operations. Joe has been with TruGreen for the past 11 years and currently services as a regional technical manager...

Registration for our first webinar of 2022 is now open. This session will focus on the current status of the lawn care...
03/29/2022

Registration for our first webinar of 2022 is now open. This session will focus on the current status of the lawn care industry post-pandemic. Pesticide credits available for attendees from AL, GA, HI, KY, MI, MS, NV, PA, TN, TX & WV, as well as CEUs from , & . Register today:

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ben Hamza and Mr. Joe Krum. Before joining FMC Corporation in 2020, Ben was with TruGreen for over 18 years, including their director of technical operations. Joe has been with TruGreen for the past 11 years and currently services as a regional technical manager...

Don’t forget about tomorrow. Dr. Brandon Horvath and Dr. Jim Brosnan will discuss things to be on the lookout for this...
10/04/2021

Don’t forget about tomorrow. Dr. Brandon Horvath and Dr. Jim Brosnan will discuss things to be on the lookout for this fall and winter, including Poa annua, large patch, and more. Numerous pesticide and continuing education credits will be available for attendees from across the United States. Session starts LIVE at 11:30am EDT.

Warm season turfgrasses are targeted by many pests during the shoulder seasons including weeds like Poa annua as well as diseases like large patch and spring dead spot. Research based recommendations for controlling these pests will be offered during this session to prepare turfgrass managers for th...

Don't miss the final of 2021. Dr. Brandon Horvath and Dr. Jim Brosnan will discuss things to be on the lookout for thi...
09/27/2021

Don't miss the final of 2021. Dr. Brandon Horvath and Dr. Jim Brosnan will discuss things to be on the lookout for this fall and winter, including Poa annua, large patch, and more. Pesticide credits available for attendees from TN, KY, AL, MI, NJ, GA, PA, MS, TX, WV, NV, SC, as well as CEUs from GCSAA, STMA & ASBA. Register today:

Warm season turfgrasses are targeted by many pests during the shoulder seasons including weeds like Poa annua as well as diseases like large patch and spring dead spot. Research based recommendations for controlling these pests will be offered during this session to prepare turfgrass managers for th...

Don’t forget about tomorrow. Dr. Brandon Horvath is joined by Dr. Jim Kerns (NC State) & Dr. Joe Roberts (Clemson Univ...
09/13/2021

Don’t forget about tomorrow. Dr. Brandon Horvath is joined by Dr. Jim Kerns (NC State) & Dr. Joe Roberts (Clemson Univ) to discuss diseases affecting turfgrass this past summer. Numerous pesticide and continuing education credits will be available for attendees from across the United States. Session starts LIVE at 11:30am EDT.

Numerous diseases can affect turfgrasses during the summer and this year was no exception. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of diseases that were problematic in the southeastern U.S. this summer and discuss the most effective options for control.

09/08/2021

All turfgrass operations are lacking labor. The University of Tennessee Dept. of Plant Sciences is looking for an Extension Specialist to coordinate online training and certification programs for the horticulture industry, particularly lawn care. Learn more here:

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

You're not going to want to miss the next webinar. Dr. Brandon Horvath is joined by Dr. Jim Kerns (NC State) & Dr. Joe...
09/06/2021

You're not going to want to miss the next webinar. Dr. Brandon Horvath is joined by Dr. Jim Kerns (NC State) & Dr. Joe Roberts (Clemson Univ.) to discuss diseases affecting turfgrass this past summer. Pesticide credits available for attendees from TN, KY, AL, MI, NJ, GA, PA, MS, TX, WV, NV, SC, as well as CEUs from GCSAA, STMA, & ASBA. Register today:

Numerous diseases can affect turfgrasses during the summer and this year was no exception. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of diseases that were problematic in the southeastern U.S. this summer and discuss the most effective options for control.

08/31/2021

We are looking for an Extension Specialist to coordinate digital certification and training programs for the horticulture industry, particularly home lawn care. Learn more here:

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

08/23/2021

Come join our team! The University of Tennessee Dept. of Plant Sciences is looking for an Extension Specialist to coordinate digital certification and training programs for the horticulture industry, particularly home lawn care. Learn more here:

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Did you miss the last installment of last week with Dr. John Sorochan, Dr. Mike Richardson, and Tyler Carr (PhD studen...
08/12/2021

Did you miss the last installment of last week with Dr. John Sorochan, Dr. Mike Richardson, and Tyler Carr (PhD student)? The entire episode on zoysiagrass for putting greens can be viewed on-demand here:

This episode discusses the latest research on zoysiagrass for use on golf course putting greens. Tyler Carr (PhD student at the University of Tennessee), Drs...

Don’t forget about our webinar tomorrow. Dr. John Sorochan and Tyler Carr are joined by Dr. Mike Richardson from the U...
08/02/2021

Don’t forget about our webinar tomorrow. Dr. John Sorochan and Tyler Carr are joined by Dr. Mike Richardson from the Univ. of Arkansas to discuss the latest research on zoysiagrasses for use on putting greens. Numerous pesticide and continuing education credits will be available for attendees from across the United States. Session starts LIVE at 11:30am EDT.

There is growing interest in the development of dwarf zoysiagrass cultivars for use on golf course putting greens in the southeastern United States. This presentation will provide an overview of the latest research on zoysiagrasses for putting greens. Topics covered will include cultivar performance...

Registration for our next is now open. Dr. John Sorochan & Tyler Carr are joined by Dr. Mike Richardson from the Univ....
07/26/2021

Registration for our next is now open. Dr. John Sorochan & Tyler Carr are joined by Dr. Mike Richardson from the Univ. of Arkansas to discuss the latest on zoysiagrass putting greens. Pesticide credits available for attendees from TN, KY, AL, MI, NJ, GA, PA, MS, TX, WV, NV, SC, as well as CEUs from GCSAA, STMA & ASBA. Register today:

There is growing interest in the development of dwarf zoysiagrass cultivars for use on golf course putting greens in the southeastern United States. This presentation will provide an overview of the latest research on zoysiagrasses for putting greens. Topics covered will include cultivar performance...

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