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Your logo here!  Multiple packages are available to make what your company has to offer a part of Field Day and support the UMass Turf Program.  Contact us at turf[at]umass[dot]edu for details.

UMass Turf Research Field Day is presented on a biennial basis to highlight the wide range of research projects currently taking place at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield, MA as well as research being conducted at other locations by University of Massachusetts Turf Program faculty, staff, and graduate students.

The UMass Turf Program last continued the long tradition of a Research Field Day in South Deerfield on July 19, 2023.  Turf practitioners and their associates had the opportunity to meet and speak with UMass staff and to view projects underway. The fantastic event included a trade show, and exhibits from numerous industry representatives were featured. All registrants had the opportunity to enjoy continental breakfast and a hearty cookout lunch.

UMass Turf Research Field Day is held every other year... look for the next edition in the summer of 2025.

Current UMass research includes studies on the biology and integrated management of turf-damaging diseases and insects, short- and long-term weed management, environmental stress physiology, fertility, drought management, and golf and sports surfaces, as well as a range of National Turfgrass Evaluation Program fine turf trials.

For more background about Field Day, refer to the photo gallery below.

Photos from the most recent UMass Turf Field Day (July 19, 2023):

(all photos by Ben Barnhart)

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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Over two dozen exhibitors were featured at the trade show.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Extension Specialist and Team Leader Jason Lanier made the opening remarks.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Professor Emeritus Dr. Scott Ebdon spoke on turfgrass selection.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Dr. Michelle DaCosta spoke on selecting water efficient bentgrasses.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Graduate student Soonhong Min covered fungicide combinations for dollar spot.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Dr. Angela Madeiras discussed the particulars of Pythium disease.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Graduate student Xiaojing Shi talked about effects of urea on dollar spot.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Dr. Geunhwa Jung helped to detail work from his pathology lab.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Attendees participate in Dr. Olga Kostromytskas entomology demo.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: Extension Weed Specialist Randy Prostak outlined alternatives to glyphosate for renovation.
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UMass Turf Field Day 2023: UMass staff and faculty posed for a customary photo.
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 Turf Field Day 2023: Everyone enjoyed a festive cookout lunch.

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