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iTurfExpo Program of Events
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
7:30 a.m. Oniste Registration Begins
8:00 a.m. iTurfExpo Opens and Research Stops Begin
Feel free to visit any stop you wish to see, each stop will presented every hour 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. at the top of the hour. Please visit exhibitors between research stops in the exhibitor infield and along the Sunshine Trail.
Research Stops to visit:
Annual Flower Trials – Mr. Greg Stack
Poa annua Control – Mr. Bill Sharp
Foliar Nutriton – Dr. Tom Fermainan
Bentgrass Fairway Trials – Mr. Keith Rincker
Fungicide Control Trials – Dr. Derek Settle
Tall Fescue Trials – Dr. Ken Diesburg
In addition, product and equipment demonstrations will be conducted by the following schedule.
Product and Equipment Demonstrations
8:30 a.m. Commercial Turf and Tractor
9:30 a.m. Burris Equipment Company
10:30 a.m. Reinders
11:30 a.m. JW Turf, Inc.
1:00 p.m. iTurfExpo Closes
1:30 p.m. Chicagoland Turf’s iTurf Golf Classic – Cog Hill Golf Club, Ken Lapp host.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
7:30 a.m. Onsite Registration Begins
8:00 a.m. iTurfExpo Opens and Research Stops Begin
Feel free to visit any stop you wish to see, each stop will presented every hour 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. at the top of the hour.
Please visit exhibitors between research stops in the exhibitor infield and along the Sunshine Trail.
Research Stops to visit:
Annual Flower Trials – Mr. Greg Stack
Turf Weed Control – Dr. Bruce Branham
Foliar Nutrition – Dr. Tom Fermainan
Kentucky Bluegrass Trials – Mr. Keith Rincker
Lawn and Sports Turf Diseases – Dr. Derek Settle
Tall Fescue Trials – Dr. Ken Diesburg
Foliar Nitrogen Nutrition – Mr. Shelby Henning
In addition, product and equipment demonstrations will be conducted by the following schedule.
Product and Equipment Demonstrations
9:30 a.m. JW Turf, Inc.
10:30 a.m. Burris Equipment Company
11:30 a.m. Commercial Turf and Tractor
12:30 p.m. Reinders
1:00 p.m. Education (Trade Show continues to 3:00 p.m.)
iTurfExpo Education Program and Schedule
Please meet outside the onsite registration area for education sessions. All education at the iTurfExpo will run concurrently, with each session being repeated every 40 minutes.
Bedknife Facing & Mower Backlapping
Turf Equipment Technicians Association (TETA)
Learn how these two mid-season practices can keep your turf healthy and increase the span between a complete regrinding of your mower reels.
Chainsaw / Linetrimmer Safety
Mr. Ian Hunt, Mississippi Valley Stihl
Is your staff up to speed on these two commonly used pieces of equipment as far as their safety is concerned?
Irrigation Repair
Reinders
Learn quick and easy methods to repairing common irrigation troubles. Professionals will be on hand to answer and show you how to get the job done.
Logo Painting
Mr. Tim VanLoo, Northwestern University
Ever wonder how the pro's paint their turf for the big game day? Come see how it is done.
Brick Paver Installation
Nilco, Inc.
Planning on an install? Want to see how it is done? A new patio is going in at Midwest Golf House, come and take a look at this process.
Tree and Shrub Pruning
Ms. Cathy Schroeder, CMS Horticultural Services
Pruning season is right around the corner. Come and learn how to do this properly. Bring your questions. We have the pros that have the answers.
Rotary Mower Sharpening
TETA
Learn how to properly sharpen and balance your blades to insure healthy turf and mower longevity.
Sprayer Calibration
Mr. Mary Heyen, Great Lakes Turf
How often do you calibrate your sprayer? Once, twice per season? Learn how you can calibrate your sprayer quickly and effectively to insure you are getting the most from your applications.
Spreader Calibration
Mr. Tim Kehoe
ProAp Products will teach you how to make certain you are putting down the rates the turf needs. No more estimating how much you should use, learn to control your spreader.
Weed Identification
Dr. Tom Voigt, University of Illinois
Stumped on weed identification? Learn from the experts on weed identification and effective control methods.
3:00 p.m. Conclusion of iTurf Expo
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