Defending California Turfgrass: Frankly Speaking with Jim Baird
Frank catches up with longtime colleague Professor Jim Baird of UC-Riverside. Frank and Jim discuss a career path that led from a youthful interest in golf and course care to his current role as the lone turfgrass scientist in the UC system. Jim speaks frankly about water, overseeding, product evaluations and the Bermudagrass breeding program that is beginning to show promise in reducing water use and maintaining winter color. You don’t want to miss some of the details Jim shares on what it takes to “Defend Turfgrass in the Desert Southwest”!