Cornell Clippings Podcast
Cornell Clippings is your go-to source for timely, short, and insightful audio segments featuring expert advice from the Cornell Turfgrass Program. Whether you're a homeowner, a lawn care professional, or managing sports fields and golf courses, we deliver research-backed tips and strategies to help you turn turfgrass into an environmental asset.
Episodes
What makes a great playing field—and who gets to decide? In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked world of sports field management with Dr. Chase Straw, Assistant Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M. We explore the unequal access to youth sports facilities, the health benefits of participation, and how data and mapping tools can drive more equitable investment. From the environmental tradeoffs o...
Bermuda grass is creeping north. Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Specialist Roch Gaussoin joins the podcast to share an update on Bermuda research becoming a viable solution across the Midwest. He explains how to maintain turf in shifting climates, compares seed costs, and discusses why Bermuda is often preferred over Zoysia for its superior recovery and growth potential.
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While distance and lightning-fast greens might sound ideal, most golfers prioritize smooth surfaces, even lies, and good company. In this episode, we unpack new research from Myers College and the University of Copenhagen that explores how age, skill level, and geography shape what players value most—and what it means for course design and management.
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It’s Masters week, and this episode breaks down the mystery behind Augusta National’s putting green speeds and agronomy, comparing official mowing heights with real-world performance. We explore the specialized mowers used for flawless transitions and dive into USGA data on how mowing direction influences ball rollout.
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Did you know turf grass covers 20% of New Jersey? Discover why turf plays such a significant role in the Northeast’s landscape and environmental management strategies.
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Renovating local parks requires more than just an engineer developed plan, rather a turf scientist to development local sports fields. Learn how the Cornell Turfgrass team revitalized Ithaca’s Cass Park field by collaborating with athletic directors and coaches to manage field usage. Hear practical advice on balancing resources, planning renovations, and labor considerations that are often overlooked.
Rebuilding damaged turf areas requires strategic inputs. Learn how to use starter fertilizers, nitrogen applications, and consistent watering to reestablish growth. This episode provides practical advice on recovering winter-damaged spots and understanding what areas can bounce back with the right care.
March is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the growing season. Discover how microclimates caused by pavement and buildings impact grass health and weed growth. This episode offers a guide to creating a spring maintenance checklist, tackling problem areas, and setting up your lawn for success.
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Dr. Kevin Frank of Michigan State University shares expert insights on preventing and recovering from winter injury on golf courses. Discover how soil temperature monitoring, protective covers, and turf pigments can be used. Plus, explore the benefits and drawbacks of using black sand for heat retention and effective strategies for re-establishing damaged greens.
Growing degree days (GDDs) are critical for golf managers to predict plant growth and plan seasonal maintenance. This episode features a climate expert, Dr. Art DeGaetano, from Cornell’s Northeast Climate Center discussing how temperature fluctuations influence grass response, helping managers fine-tune turf care strategies for optimal results.
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Winter can take a toll on both warm- and cool-season grasses.
Explore how heat transfer from pavement, dormancy periods, and slower green-up times impact grass health. Learn why late-fall nitrogen applications are essential for promoting faster spring recovery in Kentucky Bluegrass and Bermuda Grass.
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