6/4/2018 - By Dr. Raymond Snyder

In this episode of TurPh.Dudes, sponsored by Syngenta and recorded live at the New England Regional Tradeshow and Conference, Dr. Raymond Snyder, Director of Agronomy at Harrell's gets the dirt from Dr. Mike Agnew Sr. Field Technical Representative and Dr. Mark Coffelt, Head of Technical Services from Syngenta on three pests prevalent in the Northeast - Annual Bluegrass Weevil, Winter Moth Caterpillar and Crane Fly.

Dr. Mike Agnew Michael L. Agnew, Ph.D. is a Senior Field Technical Manager for Syngenta Turf and Landscape, Greensboro, North Carolina and former Associate Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist at Iowa State University.  He earned a B.S. and a M.S. in Horticulture and a Ph.D. in Horticulture with specialization in Turfgrass Science and Plant Stress Physiology from Kansas State University.  Dr. Agnew has been providing service to the Turfgrass and Golf Industries locally, nationally, and internationally for over 30 years.  He currently provides technical support for Syngenta customers and staff; provides leadership in turfgrass fungicide product development; serves several trade and professional organizations; and is a frequently requested speaker and author within the Turfgrass and Green Industries.  For 25 years, he has co-taught Calculations and Practical Math for Golf Courses at the annual meeting of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Dr. Mark Coffelt Mark Coffelt, Ph.D has over 25 years of experience in research and development with agricultural chemical manufacturers and universities. His focus has been in the specialty product markets on product development and technical service of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other pesticides. He has extensive management, leadership and technical development experience globally and in the USA.

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