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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.

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Professor, Univ. of Tennessee (@UTturfgrass) Director, UT Weed Diagnostics Center (@WeedDiagnostics) #Turf #Grass #Weeds #Science #Golf #Lawn #Resistance

University of Tennessee
Joined November 2013
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
20 days
Many in @TennesseeGCSA are talking with golfers about cart path rules for upcoming shoulder season play. Here's a video to help communicate why reducing cart traffic on dormant bermudagrass fairways can pay big dividends in spring #TNturf
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
23 days
Nice work by one of our @TurfVols !
@TheGCSNetwork
Superintendent Network
23 days
Millions of dollars in damage and countless hours bringing it back, yet @BrinkleyMull wouldn't change a thing. Full video presented by @BASFTurf_us coming soon!
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
29 days
Many thanks to @TNTurfWoman for taking the lead on our final #TNTurfTuesday of the year. Give it a listen @utextension @TnTurfAssoc @TVSFMA
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Podcast Episode · TN Turf Tuesdays · 10/07/2025 · 52m
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
1 month
Lots of interest in Trimmit for #PoaAnnua management in bermudagrass fairways this fall. Here’s a good shot of the growth stage these apps are targeting
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
1 month
Update -- more booths sold today. Grab one while you still can ⬇️⬇️⬇️
@TNTurfWoman
Becky Bowling, PhD
1 month
🚨 Only 5 booth spots left for BEACON 2025! Don’t miss your chance to connect with students & professionals Oct 14–15 in Knoxville. Have you registered? 👉
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
2 months
Many thanks to @JohnJeffreys3 for hopping on #TNTurfTuesday yesterday to talk all things @PinehurstResort. Give it a listen @TennesseeGCSA @TnTurfAssoc @utextension
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Podcast Episode · TN Turf Tuesdays · 09/02/2025 · 55m
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
2 months
Some heavy hitters have already registered for #BEACON25 this October @UTturfgrass. If you're looking to engage with students from across the region...or a student looking for opportunities in this industry, this event is for you. Register today at:
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Becky Bowling, PhD
2 months
✨ Booth spaces are filling up fast for #BEACON25! Have you secured spot yet? Don’t miss the career fair, research tour, and networking opportunities on Oct 14 and 15 here in Knoxville! ⚽️⛳️ 👉 Register now: https://t.co/7a1dyIoZT1
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@gbreeden1
Greg Breeden
2 months
Pylex + Turflon app on cool season turf is showing us how much bermuda contamination we have. 2nd app to come in a couple of weeks.
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@USGAGrnSection
USGA Green Section
3 months
The "variable-depth" putting green construction method used on the Lake Course @TheOlympicClub is producing more-consistent moisture and firmness across the greens 👇
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
3 months
If you’re looking to connect with students interested in careers in our industry, this event is for you
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UT Turfgrass
3 months
BEACON 25 is coming Oct 14th and 15th! 🎯 Career fair, field tour, networking & more. Have you snagged your spot yet? Early bird pricing ends Sept. 15. Sign up: https://t.co/YLTFd5aymS More info: https://t.co/yVBr5gwmiJ
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@CelsiusOfficial
CELSIUS Energy Drink
2 months
Hydrate. Hustle. GO! CELSIUS HYDRATION - The ultimate hydration for every move. CELSIUS. LIVE. FIT. GO!
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Becky Bowling, PhD
3 months
📢 Attention schools, parks & rec, sports turf pros: The CCSTM Program is here! 7 weeks of live online training for community turf professionals starting Oct. 3 — practical skills for better public turf. Sign up today: https://t.co/9dLCzGXBAY
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@BillWellerGCS
Bill Weller
3 months
I was a skeptic, but look at this beauty. San Antonio, TX. August 3rd. @UTTurfWeeds @turfgirl24
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
3 months
Check out this new video on summer fraise mowing as a potential tool to reverse #PoaAnnua herbicide resistance. Thanks to @USGAGrnSection & @GCunlimited for the support and @MBSPGolfCourse @tngolftrail for hosting the work.
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Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
3 months
Great chat this morning on #TNTurfTuesday with Dr. Jason Henderson & Vicki Wallace from @UConnTurf @UConnExtension about the pesticide ban in their state. Give it a listen @TnTurfAssoc @TennesseeGCSA @utextension @UTPlantSciences
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Podcast Episode · TN Turf Tuesdays · 08/05/2025 · 56m
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@USGAGrnSection
USGA Green Section
3 months
Goosegrass has been a challenge for many courses this year. We worked with @RUturfweeds @UTTurfWeeds and @VTTurfweeds to create a comprehensive guide that covers all the cultural and chemical options for controlling this stubborn weed in both cool- and warm-season turf 👇
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@FreshRstdCoffee
Fresh Roasted Coffee ☕️
10 months
Stop settling for stale coffee. At Fresh Roasted Coffee, "Fresh" isn't just in our name. It's our promise - to only provide the very best coffee, every time. For speciality coffee, roasted to order, and delivered directly to your door - shop
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Andrew Jorgensen
4 months
Good testament to a solid pre-emergent program. Left side was a native area that never received anything, right side on a great program for the previous 20 years. Doveweed anyone?
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Matt Elmore
4 months
Installing bentgrass into this P. annua green to evaluate encroachment. One study has mat layer pH gradient from ~5.0 to 7.5. Large differences in P. annua quality across the gradient. 2nd study will evaluate pH, phosphorus and PGR programs. Supported by USGA Davis and Tri-State
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@PulseInDc
Pulse Media
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Marble, gold, and history: Trump unveils his remodel of the Lincoln Bathroom, calling it “a tribute to American strength and beauty.”
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Richard Hurley, PhD
4 months
007XL seed production field in Oregon. If the weather holds favorable for another month expect a big seed crop -- 6,000,000+ seeds per pound. This "Super Bent" will be cleaned, tested and ready to ship in September.
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