The Grass Factor

On the eve of JPink's birthday, and Matt taking his turn with heat exhaustion and air quality issues, it's up to Rey and Ryan to field all the questions between the Mailbag and the Live Calls! Recorded June 23rd.

Headlines: Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that weed killer safe Reference: Evaluation of the cytotoxic effects of glyphosate herbicides in human liver, lung, and nerve ‘The system is at a tipping point’: Feds say unprecedented cuts needed to balance Colorado River water budget, prop up Lake Powell Up To 10,000 Cattle Die As Extreme Heat Bakes Kansas Mailbag: Luis' Soil Test & Thoughts Erik's Doc Visit Burns: Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed Class Action Settlement USDA Announces Dramatic Increases in Support for Organic Agriculture Without Call for Total Transition Mailbag: Patrick's wondering about adjusting numbers for Zoysia & Centipede. Greg's wondering about some shiny leaves. Returns: Westfield teen launches lawn care business Joe Knows Turf: Salting the Earth? Sponsor: The Patrons Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe 813King matix webcivilian bkf7884 Joe Smith

Headlines: Scrub Hub: Is there a good turf grass replacement that’s dog-friendly and low- or no-mow? US Quietly Asks Shipping Companies To Ship Russian Fertilizer? Explosion at Freeport Facility Sparks Higher International Natural Gas Prices, Leads to More Domestic Supply Joe Knows Turf: Weed Killer Head to Head Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Landscaping job turns road rage incident in OKC Reference: GoFundMe for Messiah Judge halts Lake George herbicide plan Returns: Glyphosate not carcinogenic, says EU chemicals agency U.S. House Ag panel mulls safety net changes in farm bill amid soaring costs Food, Gas Prices Soar, While Fertilizer Prices Show Signs of Moderating Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe 813King matix webcivilian bkf7884

On Thursday, June 9th we sat down with one of our Patrons, Webcivilian, to discuss his South Texas lawn and help him make a plan! His pH is higher than JLavoe....'s pH..... and it's causing some problems.

This June 2nd episode kicks off our new schedule of taking Live Calls every other week!

Going into the holiday weekend, we answer your calls! Recorded Thursday, May 26th.

Headlines: Shoot-on-sight orders issued to quell Sri Lanka riots Elevated Fertilizer Prices Remain, as UN in Talks to Restore Ukrainian Grain Exports Judge puts Lake George herbicide use on pause Reference: NYS LGPC April 2022 Meeting Now the EU’s Largest Wheat Crop Is at Risk From Record Heat Joe Knows Turf: My Grass Isn't Growing!? Sponsor: Lawn Supply Company Burns: Dead grass in Sioux Falls caused by Kut and Kill Lawn Care mistake Returns: The Future of Farming in California - My Job Depends on Ag Magazine OSU announces two new turfgrass varieties Mailbag: Kenneth needs some help getting his Cool Season choochin' in The South. Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe 813King matix webcivilian

Thirsty Thursday from May 19th: We take your live calls on air while Matt's busy at the plant.

Headlines: G-7 ag ministers take aim at global fertilizer woes Sen. Hagerty confronts Biden administration on failure to seriously address fertilizer shortage ‘Forever chemicals’ may have polluted 20m acres of US cropland, study says Joe Knows Turf: Some MSM madness Sponsor: All You Beautiful Patrons! xoxo Burns: Tripling pesticide penalties gets LAO approval Report: Lawsuit filed to halt herbicide treatment in Lake George Returns: University of Michigan professors apply urine-based fertilizer to grow flowers in arboretum Mailbag: MTech: Sand, Sod, Soil, Leveling, what do?? Adam: Kill a large pine tree? I want it dead. Pat: Soil Test Submission (Rx Analysis) SmokinR: Smokin' the corner with a whipper snipper Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe 813King matix

What's it like living in Upstate New York? Probably has some decent views, at least from what I've seen of Jesse's yard. Most notably I can't think, "Upstate New York" without thinking about Jim Carrey's interview on The Office and how he wouldn't stop talking about the Finger Lakes. Join us on Thursday for a conversation with Jesse about his half acre of cool season turf and whether he's made it to the Finger Lakes this year already, or not.

Headlines: The effects on ecosystems of reduced pesticide use Ukraine Crisis Reveals the Folly of Organic Farming America’s love affair with the lawn is getting messy Joe Knows Turf: The boys break down a video about 3 products you don't need. Sponsor: Our FINE Patrons! Burns: Pesticide cleanup finished at 150-acre Northstar development The two largest reservoirs in California are already at 'critically low levels' and the dry season is just starting Returns: Naked Middle Georgia man tackled woman off lawn mower before her husband shot him Mailbag: Soil test thoughts for Peter Soil test thoughts for Frank Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe 813King matix

Join us on May 5th as we check in with Mr. Paul Outlaw. One of the coolest dudes ridin' around on a PermaGreen these days! Don't know anything about him? Well check out his initial appearance nearly a year ago: https://youtu.be/0qo0a3oG_Ms Follow Paul on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulsPrimeCuts Follow Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsprimecuts

Show Notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/people-are-gonna-65879276 Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe 813King matix

We chat with Brandon (TurfCulture) about his POA & stressed KBG issues in St. Louis. He's even got a YouTube channel where he shares his journey with the world, including a recently acquired aerator! Check him out: https://www.youtube.com/c/TurfCulture/

Headlines: ‘It will be hard to find a farmer left’: Sri Lanka reels from rash fertiliser ban CF Industries: Union Pacific Curtails Fertilizer Shipments, Delaying Deliveries and Preventing New Rail Orders from Being Taken CO2 Firm CF Industries Threatens To Pull Plug After Taxpayer Bailout Fertilizer Plant Fire Forces Evacuations in Kansas Town New York Hamlet Looks to Replace Pesticides with Kelp Sponsor: Lawn Supply Company Burns: Iron is to blame for carbon dioxide emissions from soil, says a soil scientists from RUDN A Kingston family’s house was bombarded with golf balls. They sued the country club next door and won nearly $5 million. An Ancient Protein Could Keep Our Crops Alive During a Searing Future Climate Returns: How TJ Jones Transformed from Naval Cook to Future Turfgrass Manager Infectious bacteria force host plants to feed them, study finds Mailbag: Using the PermaGreen to throw down Foliar Pak. Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe 813King matix

We answer a slew of mailbag questions that have built up about soil tests, and take calls LIVE on air. Matt loses his crap, DeMay wants to wish the Queen a happy birthday, and Rey brags about his amazing pizza.

JLavoe was the first guest to appear on Thirsty Thursday, and a year later he's still trying to kill his lawn. Join us to find out how many gallons of Soul Stealer he's had to apply in an effort to kill that disgusting lawn of his. #loveyoualdo

Headlines: Mexico’s plan to ban glyphosate by 2024 is already backfiring against farmers, consumers and the environment Graze Unveils an Autonomous Electric Lawn Mower Forbidden Sentence: Is there any worse sound to wake up to than a gas-powered lawn mower? Pennsylvania Grant Program Explores Feasibility of Fertilizer Reduction Link: Advancing Eco Agriculture Will USDA Tap CCC to Send Fertilizer Price Aid Payments to Farmers? Sponsor: Lawn Supply Company Burns: Are There Enough Chemicals and Fertilizer to Plant This Year's Crop? An Inside Look at What's in Jeopardy Lawn mower catches fire in front of Cromwell Cottage Returns: In Recognition: 50 Years for Ike Stokes TPC Deere Run losing Stuedemann after the season Knorr: Beyond The Turf: The John Deere Classic Mailbag: Using tackifier to help repair a dog run? Closing Thoughts: First movie watch party this Friday! 9PM Eastern JLavoe on Thirsty Thursday Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr Jbartleyw Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn NateKrez Harperexplores Tdougiefresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight Jbt200 Nreyes Tedaut RTFU Sumbeach Lush Lawns JLavoe

Three things you (likely) didn't know about Ryan Knorr: 1) He has a Doctorate in, "Making Your Lawn Awesome". 2) He turned down Marvel when they asked him to direct Endgame. 3) He looks amazing in leather pants. What else don't you know about Knorr? Listen and find out!

Recorded March 31st... Zach has dang near an acre of Chosen Season lawn to maintain. Join us for a conversation TONIGHT about maintaining this much turf without irrigation, while trying to combat Bentgrass and working towards a Golf Course Lawn....Frisbee Golf that is. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyardallday Twitter: https://twitter.com/backyardallday Web: https://backyardallday.com

Each week Matt Martin, Rey Ito and Ryan DeMay burn down the latest lawn care, agriculture and turfgrass industry news and provide you with the details you need to know what’s worth paying attention to, and what’s just hype. Become a Patron and get your very own private RSS feed with early access to the episodes, and much more, by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/burnandreturn Show Notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/id-kiss-bee-64357281 Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: | 6r33k633k | Johnny Fescue | Benjamin Mossing | Trucka trav | Lonegoose | 2apes | man0matrix | Ch1v3Force1 | Jesse Bousquet Jr | Jbartleyw | Outsidefire | Barthoda | Deadphishy | Tifway Lawn | NateKrez | Harperexplores | Tdougiefresh | bwerthmann | FentonWerks | Mtech | Miggity | LCS Turf | LTK Trucking & Freight | Jbt200 | Nreyes | Tedaut | RTFU | Sumbeach | Lush Lawns |

Our guest was unable to make the show at the last minute on March 20th, so we took your calls live instead!

Recorded March 17th... Michael Beebe joins us tonight at 9PM Eastern from South Carolina. He's working to get a more stream lined plan in place for 2022 that helps him maximize results while maintaining price expectations in a very volatile market. Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busybeezlawn/ Follow Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Busy-Bees-Lawn-services-112405420520936/

Recorded March 11th... Join us this Friday for a chat with Mr. Lush Lawns himself! We'll talk soil tests, fertilizers, and what mods the PermaGreen will need to handle Mars. So head down the Shell for that sixer of bee-uhs. Pay with a $100, and ask for your change in ones, 'cause we're sure to have a good time this Friday! Lush Lawns on the Interwebs: https://www.lushlawnsma.com/ Lush Lawns on the Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/lushlawns.ma/

Headlines: Ukraine War Hits Farmers as Russia Cuts Fertilizer Supplies, Hurting Brazil Effects of core recycling vs. conventional aerification practices Turf replacement bill gains ground Water conservation was a big topic in the legislature: here’s three big bills that passed Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: UK considers using Brexit ‘freedom’ to allow pesticides banned in EU on food Pestie: Delivering the Best of Pro and DIY Pest Control Study shows struvite good phosphorus source for crops Returns: Leicester City’s ‘Messi of Mowing’ who is hoping to inspire the next generation See attached photos Closing Thoughts: Fill up Friday w/ Lush Lawns! Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Harperexplores Tdougie Fresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight

Robert Palmer has moved to Germany and thinks he can make his grass just as green there, as he did here. Even though he basically can only use water, sunlight, and prayers. We'll check in with him to find out what he's starting with, what he's planning, and how he's going to filter his way through the noise and to victory this year. Recorded on Friday, March 4th at 9PM Eastern Follow Turf Therapy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TurfTherapy Follow Turf Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turftherapy Get the Turf Therapy app! iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/turftherapy/id1494998083 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.turftherapy&hl=en_US&gl=US

Headlines: Beyond oil and gas: Who’ll lose from Russia-Ukraine trade fallout Urea (Granular) FOB US Gulf Futures Quotes Attachment: Chart.png U.S. agriculture braces for fallout from crisis in Ukraine China OKs all imports of Russian wheat amid Ukraine crisis Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Seed Companies Sue AltEn, Alleging Company Has Abandoned Ship in Nebraska Ethanol Plant Cleanup I’m Building an Autonomous Lawn Mower and Cutting Grass Is Harder Than You Think Greensboro lawn care services could lose customers Returns: West Chester employee earns free $53,000 pickup truck just by driving safe Local Agriculture Company Helps Ukraine Family Move To U.S. Closing Thoughts: Polo ft The Grass Factor Fill Up Friday w/ Turf Therpay! Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Harperexplores Tdougie Fresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight

Straddlin' the Indiana/Michigan border, Curtis is new to the Pro Applicator side of things and is working to make 2022 an amazing year. Join us for a conversation about what it takes to not only make the jump from DIY to Pro, but also about why Cool Season is the BEST SEASON. #bermudablows #warmseasonweed #suckit Follow Curtis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totherootsturfcare/ Follow Curtis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToTheRootsTurfCare/

Headlines: Too much manure and fertilizer is being spread in some areas at the expense of water quality Referenced: EWG Glyphosate Cereal Fertilizer Markets Roiled by Belarus Potash Force Majeure New Bayer row crop herbicide with new mode of action coming by 2030 EPA registers new Syngenta soybean herbicide Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: EPA prevents use of herbicide for Missouri and Kansas farmers Man sentenced for stealing child's lawn mower also stole ATV Returns: John Deere announces next generation sprayer for in-season herbicide application Mailbag: Some Soil Test Thoughts Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Harperexplores Tdougie Fresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight

Headlines: Karachi: Police Foil Bid to Smuggle Urea to Afghanistan Michigan lists methomyl as restricted use pesticide The drought in the western U.S. could last until 2030 Bayer Warns Retailers of Glyphosate Production Disruption Bayer Declares Force Majeure, Says Production of Glyphosate May be Curtailed Sponsor: Patreon LTK Trucking & Freight Burns: Tired of mowing your lawn? Colorado could pay you $2 a square foot to rip it out One in three Americans have detectable levels of toxic weedkiller, study finds Returns: U.S. Robotic Lawn Mower Market to Reach $704.55 Million Mailbag: PGRs in Cold Season Grass Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Harperexplores Tdougie Fresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf LTK Trucking & Freight

After purchasing a house that was a, "Disaster of a lawn" (his words, not mine, I swear!) Jason decided to document his journey on YouTube. He's done a reno, he's upgraded to a reel mower, he's done a putting green, he's playing with PGRs. Jason's learned and accomplished a lot on his journey over the last couple years. Join us for a conversation with a guy that's accomplished some pretty great things with a beautiful Cool Season lawn! Follow Jason on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT-muVytkQXhfS08yw9BCfw Follow Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jseiberlich

Patrick is a pro guy out of Maine (basically Canada for Matt). Dealing with chinch bugs, 'cide changes, and trying to maintain, or even reno, your own personal lawn in the middle of it all would melt anyone's brain. Join us for a conversation about how Patrick is working to tackle it head on.

Headlines: Thousands evacuated after US fertilizer plant fire Possible chemical runoff from Winston-Salem fertilizer plant kills off fish in creek, prompts warnings Food Prices Approach Record Highs, Threatening the World’s Poorest Endangered Species and Pesticides Sponsor: Patreon Jesse Bousquet Law Burns: U.S. farm income expected to fall as costs for fertilizer, other production expenses climb sharply Fertilizer Price Index Jumps Most Since September Cattle inventory contracts in U.S., Illinois Returns: Ohio Turfgrass Foundation strengthens partnership with Ohio State Rising fertilizer prices and turfgrass Mailbag: Question about Ohio Earth Food Drainin' Water Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose 2apes man0matrix Ch1v3Force1 Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Harperexplores Tdougie Fresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf

Headlines: Farmers pushing back on fertilizer prices Referenced: FarmAction.us Newsom’s climate plans raise concerns over pesticides and organic farming Nanobubble technology may improve soil health, sustainability in turfgrass industry Sponsor: Patreon Jesse Bousquet Law Burns: Black eyed peas could help eliminate need for fertilizer Farmers furious as N.Y. looks to lower overtime limit Russia, Ukraine Conflict Could Cause Fertilizer Supply, Price Issues Returns: UF study finds mixing turf varieties helps lawns last longer - Villages-News.com Powered by Peptides, Vestaron Biopesticide Now Approved South of the Border Mailbag: My grass has some white tips. Is it AMS? Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka trav Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Tdougie Fresh bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity LCS Turf

We're joined by PJ who's killing it in the yard, and on the YouTube. Hailing from Virginia she's got a 5800 sq ft Cool Season yard that she mows with JPink's favorite battery powered mower, an Ego. We'll talk living with Poa Triv, dealing with high calcium, and whether Wonder Woman 1984 lived up to her expectations or not. Be sure you follow her channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GirLzLawn And her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlzlawn/

Join us at 9PM Eastern for a chat with Mr. Polo Fields. He's a Lawn Pro that's killing it both on the grass and in the studio. Be sure you follow his channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PoloFieldsLawnService #weworkin #turfcheated

Headlines: Sri Lanka settles $6.9m fertilizer bill with Chinese supplier N.J. Assembly passes legislation to limit uses of bee-killing pesticides FarmSense uses sensors and machine learning to bug-proof crops China hoards over half the world's grain, pushing up global prices Sponsor: The Patrons! Burns: Industrial wastewater pond used for fertilizer causing strong odor California’s Public Golf Courses To Be Converted To Affordable Housing Complexes Experts disagree on field findings Lawmaker says requiring grass during Utah drought makes no sense Returns: The Grass Is Greener At Brentsville District HS Triangle landscaper acquires Triad company MSU receives $1 million lead gift to endow a new turfgrass pathology chair Mailbag: Am I doing something stupid in my battle against POA? Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity

Do you like wine? Do you like turf? Do you like energy drinks? Timmybluegrass does. He's trained, he's got the skills, he's got the eyes, the nose and the bowtie. Join us for a delicious conversation with the coolest guy on TikTok, while we talk about turf. Follow Mr. Bluegrass (bigsommenergy) on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigsommenergy

Headlines: Refuting 'Crazy Joe' Mercola's Glyphosate-Autism Scare Story Engineered bacteria could boost corn yields Chinese company intensifies fight against Sri Lanka over disputed fertilizer stocks Sponsor: Jesse Bousquet Jr., Esq. The Patrons! Burns: Herbicides in Lake Tahoe? Invasive plants provoke debate 8 women injured in stampede for fertilizer Reference: www.IndianFertilizer.com How to Choose the Best Fertilizer for Your Lawn Pesticides: Enemy of the Soil Returns: Low-Cost AI Sensors Could Help Farmers Reduce Fertilizer Use Soil Health Practices Cutting Cost of Equipment, Fertilizer Real-time soil-testing agtech startup Stenon raises $20M Series A funding round Mailbag: Look in the crystal ball and tell me the future. Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity

We wrap 2021 by taking your calls live on the air. Join us as we chat with the community about issues in the lawn and goals for 2022.

Headlines: NC Pesticide Board announces settlement in Burke case 2022 Break-Even Prices for Corn and Soybeans Polar Vortex Building in North America Sponsor: The Patrons! Let's watch movies! Burns: Micronutrients // Oxides // Research // Aneurisms Sri Lanka agriculture ministry secy removed hours after food shortage comments “Organic” fertilizers have an inorganic problem Mexico’s wheat fields help feed the world. They’re also releasing a dangerous greenhouse gas. Returns: There’s a path to reduced fertilizer emissions but it has challenges Mesotrione and Amicarbazone Tank-mixtures for Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) Control in Cool-season Turfgrass Mailbag: Joe's got some kind words. Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka Trav Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann FentonWerks Mtech Miggity

Join us for a conversation with Santa. We talk about keeping warm on the sleigh, traveling around the world, and the troublemakin' elves he has to put up with.

Headlines: Kenya divided over pesticides ban to align with EU Green Deal Grassley To Garland: Investigation Needed In The Fertilizer Industry Many factors affect fertilizer pricing Sponsor: Jesse Bousquet Law Burns: Pesticides can hurt agricultural communities—so why do farmers fight back against bans? Couple arrested for theft, police say they targeted lawn care companies New understanding of plant nutrient response could improve fertilizer management strategies Returns: 85,974 pounds of pesticides collected through 2021 Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program “Doomsday glacier” in Antarctica could break up in three years Mailbag: I have a soil test and need some clarification... Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka Trav Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann Matt Fenton Mtech

"You don't have enough guests that are Cool Season." Fine. What if we brought on a Cool Season PRO!? Join us this Thursday for a chat with Turfology, based out of Edwardsville, Illinois. You can look forward to all sorts of Cool Season chatter, a sweet mustache, and some laughs on this week's Thirsty Thursday!

Headlines: Global Fertilizer Shortage Has Manure, Even Human Waste Demand Soaring Researchers awarded $1.9M by EPA to study potential risks from pollutants in biosolids Farmers ask U.S. Justice Department to investigate fertilizer price spikes Sponsor: SANTA! Burns: Zoysia, water use, and fact checking Climate change crisis: Golf courses on borrowed time as Earth's weather patterns become wilder Returns: How golf is doing more to protect wildlife than ever before Second Glyphosate Verdict Rendered in California Mailbag: What's this crap on my grass? Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka Trav Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann Matt Fenton Mtech

Joe's working to figure out how to keep his lawn looking green, staying healthy, and trying to use the only the absolutely, positively, very exclusively required chemicals and inputs required. Join us for a conversation about untangling 2021 and setting 2022 up for more success. Follow Joe's journey on his channel, The Lawn Warrior! https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLawnWarrior

Headlines: China Price Index: Supply Shortages Loom As Energy, Environmental Policies Collide Global fertilizer shortage comes to the Valley Manure provides farmers an alternative nutrient source amid volatile fertilizer market Sponsor: The Winter Solstice Burns: Australia set to harvest record grain crop Attitudes on crop pesticides ignore benefits, CropLife America CEO says 'Magic dirt': How the internet fueled, and defeated, the pandemic's weirdest MLM Returns: Artificial turf recycling facility planned for Luzerne County USDA Improves Crop Insurance For Hemp Producers Mailbag: Joe wants to know what shouldn't be reel mowed. Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka Trav Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann Matt Fenton

Heaps. Chuffed. Whipper snipper. Schmick. Better head down to the Bunnings to grab some snacks and a translator for this trip to the land down under! Join us while we chat with Ben Sims about his journey into lawn care, YouTube, and what it’s like having Christmas during summer! Get some Ben (Lawn Tips)in your LIFE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LawnTips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawntips/ Arguably the best 30 second intro ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKyIGZNLO0

Headlines: ‘I’m afraid we’re going to have a food crisis’ DNR to use herbicide on invasive plant in Iowa Great Lakes Maryland AG sues Monsanto, alleges harm to natural resources Sponsor: The Patrons! Burns: Only two out of 11 herbicide studies given to EU regulators deemed ‘reliable’ EPA could alter dicamba guidance ahead of 2022 growing season Amazon agrees to pay $2.5M to settle pesticide sales lawsuit Returns: Nufarm Renews Its Sponsorship of GreenCare for the Troops Glyphosate herbicide key driver of reduction in carbon emissions Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka Trav Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann

Housekeeping: No Thirsty Thursday this week. We're going to remain flexible so that family can take a priority, but if we can squeeze in a Friday show, we will. Burn and Return will remain uninterrupted. Headlines: Committee votes 7-1 on bill banning Parks and Rec use of glyphosate-based herbicides Glyphosate herbicide does not cause mortality in bumble bees Don’t fertilize your lawn after November if you live in New York Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Dept. of Agriculture finds violations in Cleburne County herbicide spraying investigation The pesticide ban movement gains momentum Returns: The Next Big Thing for RNA? Fixing Moldy Food Farming Software Maker Said to Be Valued at $4 Billion Mailbag: Nick: Let's talk NiMEC Fertilizer. Joe: Do you yardwork on Thanksgiving? Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers: 6r33k633k Johnny Fescue Benjamin Mossing Trucka Trav Lonegoose Brennen man0matrix Michael Brantley Jesse Bousquet Jr John Wilbanks Outsidefire Barthoda Deadphishy Tifway Lawn Nate Kressly Alex Smith GuardWellDFW Timms Tdougie Fresh William Wood bwerthmann