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synthetic herbicides either voluntarily or if forced by legislation. This presentation will focus on: • Understanding the public pressure being put on turfgrass managers to reduce or eliminate pesticide use. • Various alternatives to synthetic herbi- cides for turfgrass and their advantages and disadvantages. • How to incorporate alternatives into a sports field weed control program. STMA 200 – Keynote Presentation: Meet- ing the Needs of Today without Compro- mising Tomorrow: Sustainable Sports Turf Thurs., Jan. 12, 8 - 9 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Frank Rossi, Cornell University STMA 208 – Environmental and Economic Considerations of Nitrogen Fertilization Thurs., Jan. 12, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Brian Horgan, University of Minnesota STMA 104 – Turfgrass Physiology for the Sports Turf Manager Wed., Jan. 11, 2 - 4 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Tony Koski, Colorado State University STMA 107 & 205 – Back to Basics: Maintaining Natural Grass on Native Soil Wed., Jan. 11, 2 - 4 p.m. Repeated Thurs., Jan. 12, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Speaker: Brad Jakubowski, Doane College STMA 206 – Managing Turfgrasses During Drought Thurs., Jan. 12, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Ali Harivandi, University of California Recreational facilities located in climates characterized by long, hot, dry summers must water turfgrasses to survive under hot, dry conditions. During drought condi- tions, cost and demand for water rises and facilities are under pressure to use water more efficiently. This presentation will focus on how turfgrasses use water, ability of turfgrasses to resist drought, irrigation practices, and smart cultural practices dur- ing drought conditions. Attendees will learn: • How to reduce irrigation water use dur- ing water shortages to conserve water and cost and still keep turfgrasses alive. • About soil-water-plant relationships to become more effective agronomists. • How to modify other turfgrass manage- ment practices (mowing, fertilization, aera- tion) during water shortage periods to help turfgrass plants survive. STMA 212 – Comparison of Synthetic and Organic Fertilizers for Sports Turf Thurs., Jan. 12, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Tony Koski, Colorado State University STMA 223 – Bermudagrasses: New Varieties for Sports Turf and Management Tips from the Pros Thurs., Jan. 12, 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Speakers: Dr. John Sorochan, University of Tennessee Dr. A.J. Powell, Jr., Retired – University of Kentucky Darian Daily, Paul Brown Stadium Leif Dickinson, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club STMA 224 – Cool Season Turfgrasses: New Varieties for Sports Turf and Management Tips from the Pros www.stma.org SportsTurf 15 AGRONOMIC