Behind The Turf brought to you by Nadeem from Colin Campbell Chemicals

Behind The Turf is our podcast for turf & landscape mangers. Our podcast brings you various topics from around the the turf world with interviews from leading university professors, current thoughts on topics effecting the industry as well as various interviews with prominent turf managers in Australia. The aim of the podcast is to educate as well as entertain. We hope you enjoy the listen.

Ep 47 Dr Jim Baird UC Riverside California 12/02/2024

Ep 47 Dr Jim Baird UC Riverside California In this episode we sit down and speak to Dr Jim Baird from UC Riverside. Not many listeners would know Jim but he has a vast arrange of experience within the turf industry we talk about his time as a USGA Agronomist, as well as his research career. We discuss different turf varieties as Jim is an expert in developing different grasses as well as improving the use of them. He also has done a lot of work dealing with drought conditions and the issues that come with it. At the time of recording PoaCure had not been registered in California however Dr Baird was instrumental in the first trials for PoaCure in the US and developing PoaCure from an experimental product to a new standard in Poa control. In fact we have based a lot of our understanding for Australia on Dr Baird’s work on PoaCure. Check out UC Riverside Turfgrass Science - Check out our updated website Our Broadleaf herbicides and are back available gain To apply for the ASTMA CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/34254575

Ep 46 Campbell's Corner - Passion 09/11/2024

Ep 46 Campbell's Corner - Passion This is another episode in the Campbell’s Corner collection as recorded as part of our partnership with The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast. The episode gives an understanding how we work with turf managers from around Australia. We talk about what drives us as well as our passion for education for the turf industry. Nadeem talks about utilising his resources he has to help best serve turf managers. The 2nd part of the episode gives an update going into the spring/summer of 2024. Check out our updated website Our Broadleaf herbicides and are back available gain To apply for the ASTMA CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode This episode is produced by The Social Media Birdie in conjunction with The Golfing Greenkeeper podcast. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/33007467

EP 45 GCSAA Conference VLOG 08/27/2024

EP 45 GCSAA Conference VLOG This episode is slightly more random than usual as I am not interviewing anyone. This is from the golf course superintendence conference in Phoenix earlier on this year where I do Vlog at the end of each day which is beneficial from two points view one is that people get to see a few for what is going on in the US when I travel for the conference and also the other side gives me a good way to let people know what I’ve met that day from a seminars I’ve been to. Check out our updated website Our Broadleaf herbicides Methar Tri Kombi and Sportsground are back available gain. To apply for the ASTMA CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/32758912

Ep 44 Dr Wendell Hutchens 08/18/2024

Ep 44 Dr Wendell Hutchens This episode features Dr Wendell Hutchens from University of Arkansas. Wendell’s expertise is disease, especially soil bourne diseases. He works on cultural and chemical controls of diseases and disorders in both warm season and cool season grasses. Wendell was bestowed the Musser award of excellence. The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research. For such as young professor I found him very informative and practical. His Twitter (X) handle is Check out our updated website Our Broadleaf herbicides Methar Tri Kombi and Sportsground are back available again To apply for the ASTMA CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/32620137

Ep 43 Campbells Corner - Poa Forum 07/28/2024

Ep 43 Campbells Corner - Poa Forum EPISODE 43 Campbells Corner Poa Forum This episode comes from the permission of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast where we partnered with Steve and presented a series of episodes. This is a short summary of the day we held at Woodlands Golf Club back in 2022. Guests who were in attendance contributed to this podcast and we thank them for it. A more complete recording will be available down the track. Contact Nadeem See our website The Golfing Greenkeeper The Golfing Greenkeeper To apply for the CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/32319177

Ep 42 University of Tennessee All Stars 07/21/2024

Ep 42 University of Tennessee All Stars This is a podcast recorded after the GCSAA conference where I was a guest of the university and presented to the turf faculty. I also sat down with Dr Brandon Horvath and Dr John Sorochan to discuss all things Turf. UT is leading the research for the 2026 World Cup in North America, and are collaborating with Michigan State University to conduct the research for FIFA Dr Horvath is an expert in all thing diseases warm and cool season grasses and has developed a great understanding of the behaviour of disease and cultural controls. Contact Nadeem See our website To apply for the CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/32230422

Ep 41 Campbell's Corner - Resources 06/12/2024

Ep 41 Campbell's Corner - Resources This episode comes from the permission of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast where we partnered with Steve and presented a series of episodes. This episode focuses on the resources turf managers can use on a day to day basis. Contact Nadeem See our website (free) The Golfing Greenkeeper The Golfing Greenkeeper To apply for the CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/31714177

Ep 40 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part B 06/10/2024

Ep 40 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part B This episode has been in the making for quite sometime. I speak to Peter McMaugh AM who is a stalwart of the Australian turf industry and expert in the field. He has the innovator of many practices that we use in turf locally an internationally. We speak about his career with regards to the Australian Turf Industry and you can’t talk turf in Australia without mentioning Peter. I am also joined by David Worrad of Living Turf as co-host as he has been involved for many years with Peter and has seen the advancements in turf over the past 40+ years he has been involved in. Peter was bestowed The Order of Australia at the level of Member of the Order (AM) in 2019 for significant service to horticulture through the development of Australian turf varieties. Contact Nadeem See our website (free) To apply for the CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode All views expressed are not necessarily the view of the hosts or their respective workplaces. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/31667727

Ep 39 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part A 06/06/2024

Ep 39 Peter McMaugh AM With Special Co-Host David Worrad Part A This episode has been in the making for quite sometime. I speak to Peter McMaugh AM who is a stalwart of the Australian turf industry and expert in the field. He has the innovator of many practices that we use in turf locally an internationally. We speak about his career with regards to the Australian Turf Industry and you can’t talk turf in Australia without mentioning Peter. I am also joined by David Worrad of Living Turf as co-host as he has been involved for many years with Peter and has seen the advancements in turf over the past 40+ years he has been involved in. Peter was bestowed The Order of Australia at the level of Member of the Order (AM) in 2019 for significant service to horticulture through the development of Australian turf varieties. Contact Nadeem See our website (free) To apply for the CPD points: • Log into the • Choose ‘manage your CPD’ under the membership tab • Go to submit activity • Choose POD as activity code • Under activity name enter the unique code for this podcast as heard at the end of the episode /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/31625897

Ep 38 Stephen Smith “The Golfing Greenkeeper” 01/11/2022

Ep 38 Stephen Smith “The Golfing Greenkeeper” In this episode I speak to Steve Smith an ex superintendent I’ve known for 15 years running his own premium maintenance turf business. However, I am talking to him about his podcast, “The Golfing Greenkeeper.” The podcast has 2 themes to it. The first is Steve gives updates on the Australian golfing world and works happening on golf courses. As well as reporting on new projects being developed in Australia. The other theme is he speaks to current superintendents on their career and life as a greenkee /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/21735632

Ep 37 Jim Brosnan & Devon Carroll University Tennessee (UT) and special co-host John Neylan 11/24/2021

Ep 37 Jim Brosnan & Devon Carroll University Tennessee (UT) and special co-host John Neylan I had the pleasure of a chat with 3 very smart people today. This episode introduced a graduate student of Dr Jim Brosnans, Devon Carroll who is working on a her PHD. We firstly speak about her research about women in turf and the findings she has found on why and why not women work in the turf industry. We then dive into her latest research on poa overseen by Jim Brosnan on poa lifecycle. UT is at the forefront of POA research in turf. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/21268724

Ep 36 John Neylan Turf Agronomist & Shane Greenhill 11/24/2021

Ep 36 John Neylan Turf Agronomist & Shane Greenhill In todays episode I have 2 guests who I have been wanting to get onto the show. John Neylan is very well known in Australia and worldwide with his research and agronomy services. John has been lead the AGCSA (now ASTMA) for a number of years and also worked independently. He is now with SportEng in developing and designing sportsturf facilities. My other guest is Shane Greenhill who is the superintendent of Sorrento golf club located on the southern part of the Mornington Peninsula. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/21268535

Ep 35 Dr Brandon Horvath 11/15/2021

Ep 35 Dr Brandon Horvath This discussion really gives some great information as we dive deep into the topics of diseases and fungicides. We speak about nematicides and diseases and the work that is being taken place there. We also speak about getting the best out of your products and what you need to do to achieve those results. I speak specifically to him on Pythium and the 3 main types they see in the US and what the differences are. We also look at application methods and what works and what doesn’t work. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/21161024

Ep 34 Dr Ben McGraw Entomologist Penn State University 10/24/2021

Ep 34 Dr Ben McGraw Entomologist Penn State University In today’s episode I speak to De Ben McGraw a entomologist from Penn State University. Ben has been on the podcast before on episodes. We catch on COVID and how he has adapted. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/20921876

Ep 33 Dr Scott McElroy Weed Scientist Auburn University 10/05/2021

Ep 33 Dr Scott McElroy Weed Scientist Auburn University This episode we welcome back Dr Scott McElroy from Auburn university. Scott appeared in episodes 1 and 22. We have an entertaining chat with a lot of humour and sarcasm just to lighten the mood. Scott was aware of our situation and wanted to bring some joy to the listeners. We talk about what he has been up to and the work he has done with the resist poa working group. We also dive into poa control with resistance and speak on crowsfoot (goose grass) and paspalum control. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/20719436

Ep 32 Dr. John Kaminski Penn State University 09/09/2021

Ep 32 Dr. John Kaminski Penn State University John is a good friend and was one of the first people I met through the use of social media back 10 years ago. He was instrumental in leading the way social media could be utilised for turf. Dr. Kaminski now serves as the Director of the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program (2-Year Program) at Penn State. John continues his research which focuses on optimization of chemical and cultural management strategies for turfgrass diseases and weeds. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/20414147

Ep 31 People First 05/04/2021

Ep 31 People First Today we have one of my favourite and most popular guest ls back Ben Gibson from The Toolbox Team. However this episode is a little different as Ben has just finished his first book which is being printed as we were recording this episode. The name of the book is called “People First.” We speak about the idea behind it and how it came about. Ben also shares the support he received from his family but also many in the turf industry. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/18964748

Ep 30 Crowsfoot webinar 02/03/2021

Ep 30 Crowsfoot webinar The webinar featured Dr Jim Brosnan from university Tennessee who is an expert in weed science. Jim goes through everything you need to know about crows foot grass as well as control optiona dn getting the best out of those option. Many listeners would know Jim from our previous podcasts with him in episodes See here /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/17797490

Ep 29 Dr John Dempsey “Mr Phosphite” 11/05/2020

Ep 29 Dr John Dempsey “Mr Phosphite” Did you want a quick lesson on phosphites on what they are and how they work and how they are different? This episode is for you. I speak to Dr John Dempsey of Ireland who is a former superintendent Royal Curragh Golf Club and is now an independent turf researcher. John has recently published his work “Suppression of microdochium nivale by phosphite in cool-season amenity turfgrasses.” I hope you enjoy our chat. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/16691468

Ep 28 Ben Gibson The Toolbox Team 09/21/2020

Ep 28 Ben Gibson The Toolbox Team We take a break from the agronomy side of turf to bring you Ben Gibson. After the feedback we received from Ben’s previous episode last year we thought it would be good to get him back and dive deeper this time. We speak this time on a couple of topics starting with conflict within the workplace and how to best manage it. The other topic is encouraging and attracting staff to your teams and the tools you can use to facilitate this with culture within the team. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/16090982

Ep 27 University Florida Dr Phil Harmon 09/03/2020

Ep 27 University Florida Dr Phil Harmon After GIS in Orlando this year I headed up towards Gainesville Florida to the turf research station in Citra Florida (there are 3 in the state). Besides the tour of the facility I sit down with Dr Harmon and talk diseases warm season grasses and turf in Florida. For those not aware Florida is one of the biggest turf markets in the world with over 1200. Many are high end private clubs as well so research as you can imagine into issues is paramount to keep memberships happy. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/15864845

Ep 26 GIS 2020 Ben McGraw 07/20/2020

Ep 26 GIS 2020 Ben McGraw Ben McGraw Penn State leading Turf entomologist. He knows insects. I sat down with ben again this year at GIS and spoke to him about insects issues we have here as well as new frontiers in managing pests with “microbiome”. This is a term that you will see more and more of but what is it and how does it relate to turf? /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/15276515

Ep 25 GIS 2020 Dr Cale Bigelow 06/26/2020

Ep 25 GIS 2020 Dr Cale Bigelow Cale is an all-round smart man with everything and anything to do with turf. I speak to Cale on the university and what Purdue is all about. We get into some of the work he does and the challenges he faces. Cale was kind enough to give me some time with such a busy schedule at GIS and I was able to sit down with him just before the closing ceremony where they announce the Turf Bowl winners. Purdue took 2nd place. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/14974217

Ep 24 Dr Jim Brosnan 05/14/2020

Ep 24 Dr Jim Brosnan A double act here to get two of the top weed scientists on a podcast together. Dr Yelverton is no stranger to Australia as he has visited our shores a few times as a keynote speaker for the Australasian Turfgrass Conference. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/14414573

Ep 23 GIS 2020 Stan Kostka 04/29/2020

Ep 23 GIS 2020 Stan Kostka Stan is familiar with Australian audiences and has been in the surfactant game for over 25 years. Stan has invented and help develop some of the worlds most used surfactants over that time. I talk to Stan on his most recent work on surfactants (also known as wetting agents) at Penn State with Dr Mike Fidanza. We work through different definitions being spoken around and put things straight. This episode delivers a quick surfactant education discussion. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/14195489

Ep 22 GIS 2020 Scott 04/16/2020

Ep 22 GIS 2020 Scott Today’s episode was again at GIS 2020 where I had a chat with Dr Scott McElroy. Many Australians would know Scott from when he was out in Australia for the walk and talks we did as well as the Turf Conference in New Zealand. We speak on herbicides and herbicide resistance and what hold in the future for controlling weeds. Scott does research on the work he is doing with genetics of poa and the Resist Poa working group. We speak not just on poa but other problematic weeds such as crowsfoot grass. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/14008874

Ep 21 Pullin Weeds 2020 02/17/2020

Ep 21 Pullin Weeds 2020 /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/13190984

Ep 20 Golf Industry Show 2020 02/07/2020

Ep 20 Golf Industry Show 2020 In this episode I have mashed together the 4 days at GIS. These recordings were posted on our YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/CCCYouTube1) and now can be listened to in on episode. Please enjoy. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/13052846

Ep 19 2020 GIS 01/20/2020

Ep 19 2020 GIS In the first episode for 2020 I discuss the extreme weather in Australia with the bushfires. At the time of recording good rain was forecast and its implications for turf managers. I also talk about the GIS the golf industry show and my plans for the week with podcast guests. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/12805148

Ep 18 Ben Gibson 09/19/2019

Ep 18 Ben Gibson This episode is quite a bit different to previous charts I’ve had as its not agronomic based. Ben Gibson is the head of The Toolbox Team providing not just products and services but partnerships to turf teams across the country with safety, WHS Leadership auditing and compliance just to name a few. In this chat we have open discussions around volunteering, leadership, culture moving up the turf ladder and taking the next step. /episode/index/show/colincampbellchemicals/id/11312369

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