Turfgrass Research Field Day
September 18, 2025
R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Facility (North Farm)
972 Highway 182, Starkville, MS
Who Should attend?
County Extension Agents, Lawn Care Professionals, Golf Course Managers, Sports Field Managers, Coaches, School Superintendents, Turf and Landscape Students, Landscape Architects. Homeowners are welcome, but the event is intended for industry professionals and county agents.
Where/When?
Where: 972 Highway 182, Starkville, MS 39759 (map)
When:Check-in and registration starts at 7:00 am. The event kicks off promptly at 8:30 am.
Can I register on-site?
Yes, $115 for professionals. It is cheaper to register online.
What if it rains?
Our contingency plan is to delay until rains have passed while having indoor learning activities at R. R. Foil Plant Science Research Center.
How can I sponsor?
Those interested in sponsoring the field day should contact Dr. Jay McCurdy, 662-325-2331 or register online here..
Continuing Education
Pesticide applicator/CEU training will be held in the Headhouse building adjacent to the turf facility. Attendees wishing to complete CEUs for the following states/entities must remain present until adjourning (AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN, TX, GCSAA, SFMA applied for). No exceptions will be made.
Agenda
| Time | Event | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Registration with coffee and pastries | |
| 8:30 AM | Weeds and Targeted Herbicide Applications | Jay McCurdy and Amy Wilber |
| 9:20 AM | Best Practices for the Best Grass | Barry Stewart |
| 10:10 AM | Turfgrass Breeding for Reduced Inputs | Marta Pudzianowska |
| 11:00 AM | Vendor Tradeshow Opens Spray Drone and Technology Demonstrations |
Featuring Madison Dixon/Luis Avila/Amy Wilber/and guests |
| Noon | Lunch | |
| Pesticide applicator/CEU training will be held in the Headhouse building adjacent to the turf facility. Attendees wishing to complete CEUs for the following states/entities must remain present until adjourning (AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN, TX, GCSAA, SFMA applied for). No exceptions will be made. | ||
| 12:35 PM | The Basics of Pesticide Applicator Regulations | Gene Merkle, Jasper Cobb, Hannah Ferguson |
| 1:45 PM | Weed Control in Ornamentals | Pawel Orlinski |
| 2:25 PM | Adjourn |
Sponsors
Become a sponsor. Visit the Sponsorship Registration Portal.
Contact
For more information, contact Jay McCurdy at jdm269@msstate.edu or at 662.325.2331.
Registration
If you are looking to register as a sponsor, please visit the Sponsorship Registration Portal