Cornell Clippings Podcast

Changing Temperatures and Green Up: Approaching Early Spring Management

Spring weather is often unpredictable, with rainfall and temperatures varying significantly each week. Through all this uncertainty, how can you set your lawn up for succ

Sustainable Landscapes at Cornell

To build a sustainable and carbon neutral campus by 2030, Cornell is starting from the grounds up. In this episode of the Cornell Clippings Podcast, Frank Rossi and Ca

Ice Melting Points and Temperature

How much ice can a pound of salt really melt? In this episode, Frank Rossi and Dan Schied, director of Cornell University Grounds Department, break down the "pounds of ic

Breaking the Ice on Salt Injury

Salt may be just another input for grounds crews — but it's often one of the biggest winter expenses. In this episode, we explore how snow and deicing materials impact tu

What New York Golf Turf BMPs Are Achieving — And What They're Not

The Cornell Turfgrass Team dives into the New York Golf Economic and Environmental Impact Report, sharing the latest data on Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the state

Pesticides and Transparency: The Origins of the EIQ

What does it really mean when we talk about the "impact" of pesticides? In this episode, we explore the origin and purpose of the Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ)—a to

Rethinking Golf Course Management and Play

Smarter care for the course. Smarter care for yourself. This episode looks at golf from two perspectives—the superintendent and the golfer. For superintendents, Carl Sc

What to Test in Synthetic Turf: Field Safety and Infill Depth

Think your turf field is game-ready? The real test goes beneath the surface. In this episode, we explore what athletic programs should be testing annually to ensure the

Ideal Fields for Premier Soccer Play

What do elite soccer coaches and players want from natural turfgrass? In this "Christmas in July" episode, we explore how turf performance affects player movement, even i

The Poa to Bentgrass Transition in New York

Retired golf course superintendent Rick Slattery, formerly of Locust Hill, discusses his spring approach to promoting creeping bentgrass growth over Poa annua. He explain

Performance Comparison: Side vs Rear Discharge in Mulching Mowers

What's the best mower system for managing excess clippings on turf? Dr. Grady Miller of North Carolina State University joins us to share results from recent mower and tr

Topdressing: What Have the Options Been Over the Years?

This episode features Dr. Roch Gaussoin from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, along with Frank and Carl, discussing the evolution of topdressing and turf management pr

Handling Water Use Variability in Changing Weather Patterns

As climate change increases drought, rainfall and unpredictability, managing water use wisely has never been more important. In this episode, we introduce practical tools

The Mowing Equation: Grass Type, Height & Clippings

How does the type of grass you grow impact how often you mow and what happens when you cut it too short? In this episode, we break down the science behind turf management

NoMowMay: Who Really Benefits from the Cut?

What do we gain—and what do we risk—when we change how we mow? In this episode, we explore the ecosystem services of traditional lawns, bee lawns, and urban meadows, with

Equity, Data, and the Future of Sports Facilities

What makes a great playing field—and who gets to decide? In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked world of sports field management with Dr. Chase Straw, Assista

Bermuda grass in Changing Climates

Bermuda grass is creeping north. Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Specialist Roch Gaussoin joins the podcast to share an update on Bermuda research becoming a viable solution

What Do Golfers Really Want from the Game?

While distance and lightning-fast greens might sound ideal, most golfers prioritize smooth surfaces, even lies, and good company. In this episode, we unpack new research

Agronomy at the Masters: Augusta National Golf Club

It's Masters week, and this episode breaks down the mystery behind Augusta National's putting green speeds and agronomy, comparing official mowing heights with real-world

Garden State Turf

Did you know turf grass covers 20% of New Jersey? Discover why turf plays such a significant role in the Northeast's landscape and environmental management strategies.