Kansas State University

The annual Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference is coming up December 3-4, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas. For 75 years, this event has been the go-to place for turf and landscape professionals to:

• Pick up practical, research-based strategies
• Catch up and connect with peers from across the industry
• Explore 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, we’re excited to introduce three more experts who will be sharing their knowledge at this year’s conference: Dr. Alan Zuk, Dr. Cole Thompson, and Dr. Mingying Xiang.

Overview of Alan’s sessions:

• Cutworm Control on Bentgrass Greens
  .5 hr 3B
  Explore strategies to reduce damage from cutworms on creeping bentgrass greens.
• Rose Insect and Disease Control
  1 hr 3A
  Learn both chemical and organic approaches to keeping roses healthy and thriving.
• Fertilization
  A closer look at best practices for ensuring optimal plant growth.

Overview of Cole’s sessions:

• Management Costs Affect Golfer Perceptions of Fairway Quality and Playability
  Explore how golfer expectations change when they understand the cost of maintenance practices.
• Overview of the Long-Term Scope and Impacts of the USGA’s Investment in Turfgrass Research
  A broad look at the value and influence of the USGA’s ongoing research initiatives.
• Increasing Sand Incorporation During Aeration with Less Disruption
  Discover research on tine size, aeration passes, and sand incorporation, plus the surprising point of diminishing returns.

Overview of Mingying’s sessions:

• Managing Herbicide Applications on Drought-Stressed Turf
  Gain practical insights to protecting turf while maintaining herbicide efficacy and safety.
• Winter Injury Assessment and Recovery Strategies
  Learn how to assess and recover from turf injury caused by winter weather, and prevent issues before they start.
• Enhancing Post-Harvest Health in Turfgrass Sod
  Understand the key factors affecting sod shelf life, transplant success, and strategies to optimize performance.

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight more featured speakers leading up to the conference!

Conference Reminders

• 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

• • Holiday Inn Express – $109
    115 Blue Earth Place, Manhattan, KS 66502
    785-539-1857
    Group Code: KTF
    Free hot Express Start breakfast
• 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.

Questions?  Contact Christy Dipman at cdipman@ksu.edu or 785-532-6173.

The 75th annual Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference will be held December 3-4, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan. Attending this conference is a great way to learn about turf and landscape management, network with people in the industry, and see the latest products and supplies from local and national vendors.

The conference has been approved for 7 pesticide recertification credit hours (3A and 3B), and 1 Core hour. GCSAA Education Points and International Society of Arboriculture CEU’s are also available.

Visit https://www.kansasturfgrassfoundation.com/ for more information to include online registration, official program, and hotel room details.

Exhibitor registration is also available for those interested in hosting a vendor booth at the conference trade show.

• Conference registration is due November 22.
• Hotel reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn are available until November 3 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first.

Contact Christy Dipman at cdipman@ksu.edu or 785-532-6173 with questions.

The 74th Annual Kansas Turf & Landscape Conference will be held on December 4 & 5 (Wednesday and Thursday) at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan. The conference is an excellent way to learn about turf and landscape management, visit with old friends, network with new ones, and see all the latest products and supplies from local and national vendors.

The conference has been approved for commercial pesticide recertification hours:
1 Core hour
3A – 7 hours
3B – 7hours

GCSAA education points and International Society of Arboriculture CEUS will also be available by attending the conference.

You receive a discounted rate if you register before November 22.

Visit https://www.k-state.edu/turf/events/index.html for more information.

We hope to see you in December!

The Kansas Turf & Landscape Conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn
in Manhattan on December 4 & 5 (Wednesday & Thursday).

The conference is an excellent way to learn about turf and landscape management, visit with old friends, network with new ones, and see all the latest in products and supplies from local and national vendors.

Sessions include Basic Turf, Nursery & Landscape; Disease, Insects & Weeds;
Sports Turf; Golf Course; Dealing with Pests.

The conference has been approved for the following:
State Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credit Hours include
1 Core Hour 3A—7 hours 3B— 7 hours. GCSAA Education Points and Intl. Society of Arboriculture CEUs will also be available.

Visit https://www.k-state.edu/turf/events/index.html for more information including online registration, the official program, and hotel room rates at the Hilton Garden Inn.

We are fortunate to have three great out-of-state speakers join us at the Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference this year.  These individuals include Matt Cavanaugh, golf course superintendent in MN; Dr. Chase Straw, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M Univ.; and Dr. Aaron Patton, Professor at Purdue Univ.  Dr. Chase Straw is highlighted here.  Chase will have the following presentations: “Be Precise – Reducing Water in Fairways with Precision Irrigation”; “Spray Application Technology in Turf and Landscapes”; “Field Variability and Its Impacts on Athletic Field Surface Interactions”; “Dealing with Natural and Synthetic Turf – Panel Discussion.”

View the program and mail the completed the paper registration form with payment OR you can register online at: https://2023turfandlandscapeconference.eventbrite.com
You receive a discounted rate if you register before November 22.   Sponsorship Opportunities are also available.

We are fortunate to have three great out-of-state speakers join us at the Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference this year.  These individuals include Matt Cavanaugh, golf course superintendent in MN; Dr. Chase Straw, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M Univ.; and Dr. Aaron Patton, Professor at Purdue Univ.  Matt Cavanaugh highlighted here – more information on others coming soon.  Matt will have the following presentations:  “Work is Hard – Why Not Have Some Fun!”; “No Mow Fine Fescue Areas – What Works and What Doesn’t;” “You’re Doing What?”

View the program and mail the completed the paper registration form with payment OR you can register online at: https://2023turfandlandscapeconference.eventbrite.com
You receive a discounted rate if you register before November 22.   Sponsorship Opportunities are also available.

We are fortunate to have three great out-of-state speakers join us at the Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference this year.  These individuals include Matt Cavanaugh, golf course superintendent in MN; Dr. Chase Straw, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M Univ.; and Dr. Aaron Patton, Professor at Purdue Univ.  Dr. Aaron Patton is highlighted here.  Aaron will have the following presentations:  “The Impact of Spray Tank Water on Pesticide Performance”; “Identifying and Controlling Tough Broadleaf Weeds”; “Growing Turf in Low-Light, Shaded Environments”; “How to Handle Excessive Shade on the Golf Course” (Panel Discussion).

View the program and mail the completed the paper registration form with payment OR you can register online at: https://2023turfandlandscapeconference.eventbrite.com
You receive a discounted rate if you register before November 22.   Sponsorship Opportunities are also available.