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SFMA CONFERENCE PREVIEW
Grass Innovation: Exploring the Newest Varieties for Field Performance; presented by Kyley Dickson, Ph. D. and Gregg Munshaw, Ph. D. This session will provide an overview of the latest advances in turfgrass breeding and development, focusing on new varieties that offer improved performance and sustainability.
Common Diseases of Cool-Season Sports Fields; presented by Geoff Rinehart This presentation will cover the most common diseases of sports fields in the transition zone and northern( cool-season) zone— brown patch, summer patch, dollar spot, pythium-related diseases, and leaf spot.
Math Made Simple, or so we Hope!; presented by Mike Goatley, Ph. D. and Dan Sandor, Ph. D. Mathematics are a routine part of sports field management but can often be challenging or stressful. The primary objective of this seminar is to make problem solving easy for everyone.
Sharing 25 Years ' Experience with Hybrid Carpets; presented by Mark Major This session offers a practical, no-nonsense discussion from someone who has been hands-on in every aspect of the hybrid carpet business for nearly three decades.

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Texas A & M ' s Kyle Field: An " Eventful " Summer!; presented by Nick McKenna, CSFM This presentation will outline the events and activities that occurred at Texas A & M ' s Kyle Field during the summer of 2024.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 8:30-10 a. m. A Ride Through a Year in the Transition Zone with the Three Amigos; presented by Cale Bigelow, Ph. D., Mike Goatley, Ph. D. and Gregg Munshaw, Ph. D. This " discussion session "( audience participation strongly encouraged) will review the 2025 growing season across the transition zone from Missouri to Virginia.
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