Episodes

  • S4 E58 Can sand actually become waterproof?
    Oct 13 2026

    This video examines “Localized Dry Spots as Caused by Hydrophobic Sands on Bentgrass Greens” by Tucker and colleagues (1990), investigating water-repellent sand, organic coatings on sand particles, soil moisture, and localized dry spots on golf putting greens.

    #HydrophobicSand #LocalizedDrySpot #SoilWaterRepellency #GolfGreens #TurfScience #WettingAgents

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    50 mins
  • S4 E57 Do different wetting agents actually perform differently?
    Oct 8 2026

    This video examines research comparing Aqueduct, Primer, Cascade, and LESCOFlo for managing localized dry spot and soil water repellency in turfgrass—and the results may challenge how we choose among turfgrass wetting agents.

    #Turfgrass #WettingAgents #GolfCourseManagement #TurfScience #LocalizedDrySpot

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

    Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI

    iHeart Radio Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S4 E56 Does applying more wetting agent actually improve turfgrass performance?
    Oct 6 2026

    This video examines research comparing low and high surfactant rates for managing soil water repellency, localized dry spot (LDS), turf quality, and wilting—and asks whether more product actually provides more benefit.

    #Turfgrass #WettingAgents #GolfCourseManagement #SoilScience #LocalizedDrySpot

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

    Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI

    iHeart Radio Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    55 mins
  • S4 E55 Do fewer Poa annua seedheads mean more roots?
    Oct 1 2026

    This video examines the 1987 study “Root Growth, Seedhead Production, and Quality of Annual Bluegrass as Affected by Mefluidide and a Wetting Agent” by R. J. Cooper, P. R. Henderlong, J. R. Street, and K. J. Karnok, exploring seedhead suppression, root growth, and turf quality in annual bluegrass.

    #PoaAnnua #RootGrowth #WettingAgents #Turfgrass #GolfCourseManagement #TurfScience

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

    Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI

    iHeart Radio Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • S4 E54 Can wetting agents suppress Poa Annua seedheads?
    Sep 29 2026

    This video examines the 1985 study “Annual Bluegrass Growth and Quality as Influenced by Treatments of Growth Retardants” by A. M. Petrovic, R. A. White, and M. K. Bhowmik, including the surprising effects of Aqua Gro on annual bluegrass seedhead production and turf quality.

    #PoaAnnua #WettingAgents #Turfgrass #GolfCourseManagement #TurfScience

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

    Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI

    iHeart Radio Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    57 mins
  • S4 E53 Why do localized dry spots form on golf greens, and why won’t water soak in?
    Sep 24 2026

    This video examines the 1978 study “Investigation and Treatment of Localized Dry Spots on Sand Golf Greens” by J. F. Wilkinson and R. H. Miller, exploring soil water repellency, wetting agents, coring, and water infiltration in creeping bentgrass greens.

    #LocalizedDrySpot #WettingAgents #GolfGreens #Turfgrass #SoilScience #TurfScience

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

    Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI

    iHeart Radio Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S4 E52 Can a wetting agent reduce leaf spot disease in Kentucky bluegrass?
    Sep 22 2026

    This video examines the 1977 study “Effect of Management Practices on Thatch Accumulation, Turf Quality, and Leaf Spot Damage in Common Kentucky Bluegrass” by J. J. Murray and F. V. Juska, including the surprising effects of wetting agents on leaf spot, turf quality, and thatch.

    #WettingAgents #Turfgrass #KentuckyBluegrass #LeafSpot #TurfScience #SoilScience #turfmanagement

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

    Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI

    iHeart Radio Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • S4 E51 Tinfoil Turfgrass - Can CytoGro + Hydretain Really Save Water?
    Sep 10 2026

    Can CytoGro + Hydretain really reduce irrigation water use in turfgrass? In this video, I examine the science behind cytokinins, plant growth regulators, and Hydretain to determine whether these products actually improve turfgrass water-use efficiency and drought tolerance—or whether the claims exceed the evidence.

    #Turfgrass #Hydretain #CytoGro #Irrigation #WaterConservation #TurfScience

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    Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379

    Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI

    iHeart Radio Podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/

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    Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information: https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf

    Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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    1 hr and 40 mins