December 4, 2020 1-3:00 pm
Doug J. Soldat, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Wetting agents are one of the most important tools in a superintendent’s toolbox. They are also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious tools. This seminar will focus on what we know and what we don’t know about wetting agents and the differences among the vast array of products on the market. By the end of this seminar, you will feel more confident in your ability to select wetting agents and how to employ them to improve soil water management.
Discussion will cover the terminology and fundamentals of wetting agents and hydrophobic soils, the different classes of wetting agents and which situation each product class is best used for. You will learn to read and understand independent research reports to help you make good economic and agronomic decisions regarding wetting agent selection and use.
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| GCSAA Credits: .20 | BIGGA Credits: 2 | Pesticide Credits for these states: |
| DE: 2, FL: 2, HI: 2, MA: 2, MD: 4, NJ: 2, NY: 1, SC: 2, TN: 2, VA: ✔, DC: 2, CANADA IPM Pts: 1.25 | ||
| ✔ Must Take (2) Seminars See chart for details |
Doug Soldat, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Soldat completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Soil Science from UW-Madison and earned a Ph.D. in Plant Science from Cornell University. His research and outreach programs are focused on improving turfgrass nutrient and water use efficiency. He advises the turfgrass management students at UW and teaches courses on turfgrass management and general soil science.
