2025 Maryland Turfgrass Conference
December 16th, 2025
Join us for the 50th Anniversary
Schedule of Events
6:30am: Registration Opens
6:30am-8:30am:
Doors Open for Registration (Main Lobby)
Sign up for Professional License Credits (In Hallway prior to Registration)i.e. Pesticides, Fertilizer, Golf Sup, Tree Trimmer, and others.
Continental Breakfast with the vendors (In the Trade Show)
Vendor Set-Up (In the Trade Show) Note: All vendors must be set up no later than 8:15am
8:30am-8:40am:
Welcome and Introductions (Trade Show Floor)
Annual Meeting and Elections (Trade Show Floor)
8:40am-9:20am:
Keynote Speaker (In Main Ball Room)
9:30am- Noon
Lawn and Landscape Sports Turf Golf
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9:30am-10:15am
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Technology Panel
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Technology Panel
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Technology Panel
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How Robotics and AI Are Impacting Turfgrass Management Operations
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How Robotics and AI Are Impacting Turfgrass Management Operations
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How Robotics and AI Are Impacting Turfgrass Management Operations
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10:15am-10:20am
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Break & Prepare for Next Session
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10:20am-11:05am
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Dr. Dave Clement
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Chuck Schuster
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Brian Gietka
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New and Old Diseases in 2025
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USGA Year In Review
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11:05am-11:10am
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Break & Prepare for Next Session
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11:10am-11:55am
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Chuck Schuster
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Dr. Chase Straw
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Steve McDonald
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Advancements in Application Technologies for Sports Field Management
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What’s New With Pest(s) in Golf Turf
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11:55am-12:55pm
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Lunch and Tradeshow
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12:55-1:40pm
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Jack Higgins
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Dr. David McCall
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Uday Thera
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Optimize the Root Zone Environment as an IPM approach to make Fungicides and Herbicides more Efficient
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Precision Turfgrass Management
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1:40pm-1:45pm
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Break & Prepare for Next Session
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1:45pm-2:30pm
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Dr. Mathias
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Dr. Chase Straw (2nd)
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Jack Higgins
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Major Pests of Turf and Ornamentals
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Sports Field Variability and Its Impact on Athlete–Surface Interactions
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Optimize the Root Zone Environment as an IPM approach to make Fungicides and Herbicides more Efficient
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2:30pm-2:35pm
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Break & Prepare for Next Session
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2:35pm-3:20pm
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Dr. David McCall
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Jack Higgins
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Steve McDonald (2nd)
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Precision Turfgrass Management
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Optimize the Root Zone Environment as an IPM approach to make Fungicides and Herbicides more Efficient
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Renovation Difficulties: Why Young Grass Struggles on Golf Courses
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3:20pm-3:45pm
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Turn in Verification Forms PRIOR to leaving
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Become a Vendor or Sponsor for the Conference
If you would like to become a Vendor or a Sponsor for the 2025 Maryland Turfgrass Conference please complete our Vendor and Sponsor Packet HERE.
