TurPh.Dudes Podcast

TurPh.Dudes Podcast

Thank you for joining us for the TurPh.Dudes podcast brought to you by Harrell’s. Our TurPh.Dudes are reaching out to industry leaders and game changers to discuss what they’re seeing out there. Topics focus on turf health, nutrition, control solutions and the latest in academic research. TurPh.Dudes episodes are released periodically. Visit us at www.harrells.com. Send us your questions http://twitter.com/TurPhDudes on Twitter or by email at turphdudes@harrells.com.

Episodes

Episode #57 - Dr. Wes Everman - Assistant Professor and Weed Scientist Specialist

June 25, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, the guys discuss the technological advancements of sprayer technology and herbicide resistance.
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Episode #56 - Dr. Zac Reicher - Leader of Envu's Green Solutions Team

April 22, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode the TurPh.Dudes are joined by Dr. Zac Reicher, the leader of Envu’s Green Solutions Team. In this episode we discuss Dr. Reicher’s career, Envu’s transition to a stand-alone company, the acquisition of FMC Specialty Products, and what drives innovation.
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Episode #55 - Sam Moynihan - Superintendent of Detroit Golf Club

February 17, 2025 • 43 mins
In Episode #55, the TurPh.Dudes are joined by the Sam Moynihan, Superintendent of Detroit Golf Club. Sam and the Detroit Golf Club host the Rocket Mortgage Classic annually in Detroit, Michigan, this paired with planning for an upcoming major renovation, present unique challenges for Sam and his team. Sam joins us on the podcast to talk about what it takes to host an annual tournament, attempting to work with mother nature, and how...
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Episode #54 - Josh Wise & Chris McCrory - GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care

January 23, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to become an entrepreneur, scale a business, and how POLYON® controlled-release fertilizer has helped to improve the GrassRoots customer experience.
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Episode #53 - Dr. Scott McElroy, Owner of Scotsman Turf Robotics

October 1, 2024 • 28 mins
In Episode #53 the TurPh.Dudes are joined by Dr. Scott McElroy. Dr. McElroy is on the cutting edge of the implementation of robotic mowing and joins us on this episode to discuss the state of robotic mowers today, where innovation is heading, and how they can be a solution for those looking to supplement traditional labor.
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Episode #51 - Dr. Patrick McCullough - Turfgrass Weed Scientist and Agronomist

June 27, 2024 • 29 mins
In Episode #51 the TurPh.Dudes are joined by Dr. Patrick McCullough, University of Georgia. In the near future, the turfgrass industry expects the use of an important active ingredient, oxadiazon, to be significantly limited by an EPA decision following the oxadiazon reregistration review process. Dr. McCullough’s years of experience in herbicide research and agronomic consulting provides for great insights into alternative options...
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Episode #52 - Cort Hall and Nick Wilson - Harrell's Territory Managers

June 27, 2024 • 41 mins
In Episode #52 The TurPhDudes are joined by Cort Hall and Nick Wilson. Cort and Nick serve lawn care customers in the southeastern United States and are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the intersection of agronomics and the business of growing an LCO business. If you are interested in growing your LCO business, thinking about getting into the LCO business, or just curious about what goes into running a successful LCO busines...
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TurPh.Dudes Episode #50 - Drs. Rebecca Williams-Wagner and Phil Dwyer - 3Bar Biologics

March 25, 2024 • 39 mins
In episode #50, the TurPh.Dudes are joined by Dr. Rebecca Williams-Wagner and Dr. Phil Dwyer to discuss biologicals in the turfgrass industry, and an exciting new microbial product called Azo Root. We discuss the history of biological products in the turfgrass industry, pitfalls and shortcomings that have led to poor performance as well as new advancements in packaging technology from 3bar Biologics that help to optimize the perfor...
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TurPh.Dudes Episode #49 - Dr. Jim Kerns - NC State University

January 11, 2024 • 41 mins
In Episode #49 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Jim Kerns. Dr. Kerns focuses on etiology, epidemiology and the management of diseases of both warm- and cool-season grasses. His research program focuses on understanding the biology of ultradwarf bermudagrass diseases, large patch of zoysiagrass, plant parasitic nematodes in turf, and diseases of creeping bentgrass. The mission of the program is to provide efficacious and cost-effect...
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TurPh.Dudes Episode #48 - Dr. Ming-Yi Chou - Rutgers University

January 2, 2024 • 41 mins
In Episode #48 the TurPh.Dudes are joined by Dr. Ming-Yi Chou, Rutgers University. Dr. Chou focuses on evaluating and developing efficient cool season turfgrass disease management measures, including cultural practices, disease prediction models, synthetic fungicides, and biorational agents targeting diseases important to the Northeast. A few of which are dollar spot, brown patch, anthracnose, and summer patch. His research efforts...
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TurPh.Dudes Episode #47 - Brian Laurent - The Superintendent Network

August 18, 2023 • 27 mins
In Episode #47 The TurPh.Dudes are joined by Brian Laurent, the founder and CEO of Propel Solutions, LLC and the Superintendent Network. Brian’s work is focused on supporting golf course superintendents as an association executive director, marketing director, communication specialist, and more. In this episode we hit on Brian’s experience documenting events at some of golf’s biggest stages and tips for superintendents to enhance...
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TurPhDudes Episode #46 - Steve McDonald - Annual Bluegrass Weevil

June 2, 2023 • 37 mins
In Episode #44 the TurPhDudes are joined by Steve McDonald, Chief Plot Sprayer of Turfgrass Disease Solutions, a private turfgrass research and consulting firm based outside of Philadelphia, PA. In this episode, the guys discuss ongoing annual bluegrass weevil management trends.
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TurPhDudes Episode #45 - Stephen Ohlson - TurfCloud

February 21, 2023 • 45 mins
In Episode #44 The TurPhDudes are joined by Stephen Ohlson, Vice President of GreenSight. In this episode the guys discuss a new digital tool for turfgrass management, GreenSight's TurfCloud. TurfCloud empowers the Golf Course Superintendent with next-generation tools to proactively monitor and manager their turf and their teams through the integration of robotics, A.I. drive automated data analysis, and cloud based planning tools...
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TurPhDudes #44 - Dr. Mike Fidanza - Fairy Ring Management

November 30, 2022 • 52 mins
In Episode #44 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Mike Fidanza, Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences at Penn State. In this episode the guys discuss fairy ring management, Dr. Fidanza’s ancestral roots as a mushroom farmer, and “The Raymond,” a renowned breakfast dish in Lakeland, FL.
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TurPhDudes #43 - Dr. Aaron Palmateer - A New HortDude

September 27, 2022 • 32 mins
In Episode #43 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Aaron Palmateer as a new member of the Harrell’s Agronomy Team. Dr. Palmateer is a respected agronomist in the ornamental production industry and brings a depth of ornamental knowledge and experience that is unique to the team. In this episode the guys are also joined by a special guest, Jack Harrell III.
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TurPhDudes Episode #42 - Dr. Jim Brosnan and Josh Cook

July 18, 2022 • 60 mins
In Episode #42 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Jim Brosnan, Professor, University of Tennessee and Josh Cook, Superintendent of Pensacola Country Club. In this episode the guys discuss the current state of Poa annua herbicide resistance, effective management techniques, and communication strategies for club members and other stakeholders.
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TurPhDudes Episode #41 – Dr. Florence Sessoms

May 11, 2022 • 33 mins
In Episode #41 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Florence Sessoms, Turfgrass Researcher at University of Minnesota. In this interview Dr. Sessoms discusses her research into interactions of turfgrass with soil microbial communities and mycorrhizal associations.
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TurPhDudes 40 Lee Miller Podcast

April 11, 2022 • 50 mins
In Episode #40 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Lee Miller, Assistant Professor & Extension Turfgrass Pathologist at Purdue University. In this interview Dr. Miller discusses his recent move to Purdue, turf disease diagnostics, fairy ring management, nitrogen source effect on disease, and the influence of Pythium spp. populations in irrigation water on Pythium turf epidemics.
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TurPhDudes Brian Haga Interview

March 8, 2022 • 34 mins
In Episode #39 Dr. Jeff Atkinson is joined by Brian Haga, Owner of Scientific Plant Service of Baltimore, Maryland. In this interview Mr. Haga discusses Scientific Plant Service’s unique business model, the variety of services they provide, and how an efficient agronomic program contributes to their success during a tight labor market.
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TurPhDudes Jim Moon Supply Chain

February 9, 2022 • 38 mins
In Episode #38 the TurPhDudes are joined by Jim Moon, Harrell’s Director of Procurement and Compliance, and a recipient of Harrell’s 2021 Sales Support Professional of the Year award. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss the fertilizer supply chain, particularly how Harrell’s is working to navigate uncharted supply chain waters. We also take a break mid-show for Jim to extinguish a house fire.
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