CoursePower Virtual Innovation Symposium

September 10, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Join this information-packed virtual event to gain agronomic insights from world-class technical experts, discover the latest turf innovations and learn how BASF’s products can fit into your Early Order Program for 2022.

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Exclusively for attendees

Receive a custom leather head cover from Stitch and 0.10 GCSAA education points for attending the live event.

Presenters

 

Cameron Stephens

Cameron M. Stephens, Ph.D., BASF Technical Market Manager

Dr. Cameron Stephens is the Technical Market Manager on the Technical Service Team. He is a plant pathologist with an extensive background in turfgrass disease management and has served the turfgrass industry for more than six years.

 

Jen Browning

Jen Browning, PCA, BASF Technical Specialist, Western Region

Jen Browning is the Technical Service Specialist for the West. She has over 10 years of experience with turfgrass management in the western states, from field development with researchers to stewardship and training with the sales team, channel partners, and turfgrass managers.


Kyle Miller, BASF Technical Specialist, Northern Region

Kyle Miller

Kyle Miller is the Technical Service Specialists from the Northeast. He has over 30 years of experience as a Technical Service Specialist at BASF working with university researchers, BASF sales representatives, distributor representatives, and end users.

 

Emma Lookabaugh

Emma Lookabaugh, Ph.D., BASF Technical Specialist, Southeast Region

Dr. Emma Lookabaugh is the Technical Service Specialist for the Southeast. She brings over 10 years of plant pathology and research experience to field development with university, distribution, sales, and end user stakeholders.

Featured Guests

 

Jim Kerns

Dr. Jim Kerns,
Extension Turfgrass Pathology Specialist, NC State

 

 

Paul Koch

Dr. Paul Koch,
Extension Turfgrass Pathology Specialist, University of Wisconsin–Madison

“We realized that if we would actually put Pageant Intrinsic brand fungicide on earlier in the stages, prior to seeing the Botrytis, then we wouldn’t get Botrytis. And it really changed the game for us.”

—Tye Kyllo, Plant Health Specialist, TERRA NOVA® Nurseries

Controlling the Toughest Cool-Season Diseases while keeping your greens healthy, A Super Panel

Panelists: Eric Materkowski, St. Clair Country Club; Jim Roney, Saucon Valley Country Club; Ryan Chase, Oyster Harbors Club; Rob Schipper, Canoe Brook Country Club
Moderator: Guy Cipriano, Golf Course Industry Magazine

Controlling the Toughest Warm-Season Diseases while keeping your greens healthy, A Super Panel

Panelists: Nick Kearns, The Oaks Club; Thomas J. Caliguire, Forest Glen Golf & Country Club; Robert Kilduff, Center Golf Partners/Arnold Palmer Golf Management; Charles Aubry, East Lake Golf Club; Chris Ortmeier, Champions Golf Club

Moderator: Guy Cipriano, Golf Course Industry Magazine

How a new DMI is changing the way we think about this class of chemistry

Speakers: Dr. Rick Latin, Professor Emeritus of Purdue University; Dr. Bruce Martin, Professor Emeritus of Clemson University; Dr. Jim Kerns, N.C. State University; and Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University; Dr. Renee Keese, BASF 

Moderator: Guy Cipriano, Golf Course Industry Magazine

The Reserve at Lake Keowee beat spring dead spot

Chris Vincent, Superintendent at The Reserve at Lake Keowee discusses his experiences controlling this destructive disease with the help of Maxtima® fungicide and Navicon® Intrinsic® brand fungicide.

Liberty National achieved freedom from dollar spot

To meet the high standards of the President’s Cup and his own members, Greg James relies on Xzemplar® fungicide for dollar-spotless fairways.

Intrinsic® Brand Fungicides: The Power Within

Intrinsic® brand fungicides deliver true plant health by providing powerful disease control, increased growth efficiency and enhanced stress tolerance.

Grower Back2Basics Workshop: Practical Skills for Growers

Saturday July 16, | 7:30 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET

Featured BASF speakers:

Emma Lookabaugh

Emma Lookabaugh, PhD
Technical Specialist

Jen Browning

Jen Browning
Technical Specialist  

Back to Basics: Proven Practices for Greenhouse Insect and Mite Management

Sunday, July 17 | 9:30 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET

Featured BASF speaker:

Jen Browning

Jen Browning
Technical Specialist  



  

What’s New in Pest & Disease Control Methods?

Monday, July 18 | 9:30 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET

Featured BASF speaker:

Jen Browning

Jen Browning
Technical Specialist  
 

Back to Basics: Greenhouse Diseases and Best Management Practices - on demand

Sunday, July 17 | 9:30 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET

Featured BASF speaker:

Emma Lookabaugh

Emma Lookabaugh, PhD
Technical Specialist