Get registered and mark your calendars for the 75th annual Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference, taking place December 3-4, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas. For decades, this event has brought together turf and landscape professionals to:
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Discover practical, research-based strategies for everyday challenges
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Network and connect with peers from across the industry
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Browse the latest products and services at the trade show
- Earn pesticide recertification credit hours, GCSAA Education Points, and ISA CEUs
As part of our Speaker Spotlight Series, here are three more experts who will be sharing their industry knowledge at this year’s conference: Dani McFadden, Derek Settle, and Rick Maier.
Overview of Dani’s session:
- Fate of Herbicides After Application
3B – .5 hour, ISA
Understand how application errors, timing, target weed traits, soil properties, climate conditions, and herbicide antagonism influence herbicide performance and weed control outcomes.
Overview of Derek’s sessions:
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Management and Pest Control of Native Grasses and Flowers in Low Maintenance Areas3A/3B – .5 hour
Discover how to convert and manage out-of-play areas into native grasses and wildflowers to attract pollinators, minimize inputs, and address challenges from aggressive broadleaf weeds like thistle.
- Twenty Years of Research: Alternatives to Control Silvery Thread Moss
3B – 1 hour
Take a look at two decades of research in Kansas and Illinois evaluating moss suppression through cultural practices and alternative products compared to the herbicide QuickSilver (carfentrazone).
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Improving Tenacity Recommendations for Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass3B – 1 hour
Explore how Tenacity (mesotrione) is being used in an ongoing study to remove creeping bentgrass contamination from Kentrucky bluegrass and tall fescue tees after surface renovations introduced widespread infestation.
Overview of Rick’s session:
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Shaping New Paths: Opportunities in Golf Club Management & Innovative Ideas for Non-Traditional Golf Amenities
Explore the overlooked transition from golf course superintendent to general manager and how innovative, alternative golf amenities can drive leadership growth and keep clubs competitive.
Keep an eye out for more featured speaker spotlights as the conference approaches!
Conference Reminders
- Conference registration due by November 22 – register by Nov 20 to receive a discounted rate!
- Exhibitor registration for vendors now open
- Full program details and registration are located on the K-State Turfgrass and Kansas Turfgrass Foundation website.
- Approved for 7 pesticide recertification credit hours (3A and 3B), plus 1 Core hour
- GCSAA Education Points and ISA CEUs available
- Hotel reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn are sold out, however there are discounted rates at two additional hotels within walking distance:
- Fairfield Inn – $114
300 Colorado, Manhattan, KS 66502
785-539-2400
Group Code: KTF
Free hot breakfast buffet
- Fairfield Inn – $114
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- Holiday Inn Express – $109
115 Blue Earth Place, Manhattan, KS 66502
785-539-1857
Group Code: KTF
Free hot Express Start breakfast
- Holiday Inn Express – $109
Questions? Contact Christy Dipman at cdipman@ksu.edu or 785-532-6173.
