2026 South Florida Turfgrass Field Day and Expo

AGENDA

7:30-8:00 am: Registration

8:00-10:30 am: Research Field Tours

GOLF TOUR

· Dr. J. Bryan Unruh-Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass NTEPs review

· Mitch Leininger-Strategies for Cultural Practice and Water Management on Golf Courses

· Mikerly Joseph M.S. & Dr. Pawel Petelewicz-Emerging Targeted Application Technology: Potential Thresholds and Herbicide Savings

· Katarzyna Gawron (Kate) B.S.-Controlling Tropical Signalgrass Postemergence Using Targeted Application System

· Katarzyna Gawron & Dr. Pawel Petelewicz-Microdose Pylex and Sencor Programs for Improved POST Goosegrass Control and Bermudagrass Safety

· Cecilia Sanchez B.S.-Statewide evaluation of low maintenance alternative species for Out-of-Play turfgrass areas in Florida Golf Courses: establishment and ecosystem services

· Luca Orsetto M.S.-Performance responses to various natural fertilizers, wetting agents and biostimulants in bermudagrass

LANDSCAPE TOUR

• Dr. Pawel Petelewicz-Herbicides for the PRE & POST Control of Doveweed

• Dr. Patrick McLoughlin-The use of Recycled Effluent as an Irrigation Source

• Dr. Adam Dale-Turfgrass insect pest management

• Dr. Braham Dhillon-St Augustinegrass and Sugarcane Mosaic Virus

• Mikerly Joseph M.S.-Herbicides for POST Dollarweed Control

• Victor Abarca B.S.-Updating Fertilizer Best Management Practices for Sod Producers in Florida

• Jacob Sheldon-Sprigging Rates For Establishment Of Frogfruit

10:30-11:30 pm: Sponsor/Vendor show in main tent and landscape garden.

11:30-12:30 pm: Lunch

12:30-2:00 pm: Afternoon Session – attendees may choose one talk of 60 minutes:

· Dr. Michael Orfanaedes-Chemical and Non-chemical Management Strategies for Managing Invasive Exotic Woody Species in Natural Areas

· Dr. Pawel Petelewicz-Herbicide headaches: Understanding Reasons for Herbicide Failures

· Donna Castro & Giuseppe Di Giacinto-DO IT RIGHT & BE SAFE: Pesticide Label Requirements & Heat Preparedness

1:30-2:00 pm: Distribution of CEU’s – Pavilion

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE TO THE 37th SOUTH FLORIDA TURFGRASS-LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND EXPO FIELD DAY – Fort Lauderdale 2026

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