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Headlines: New $5 Billion Marine One Helicopters Still Can't Carry the PresidentMontgomery County shooting: Neighbor arrested in lawn mower shootingAussie toddler killed by dad in tragic ride-on lawn mower accident Joe Knows Turf: Thick & Green! Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Homeowner seeks advice after landscaping company makes concerning claim about city's policies: 'This would be an absolute nightmare to hear'N Fert & Soil Organic MatterSoil Microbial CommunitiesKoch purchase of Iowa fertilizer plant means farmers, consumers loseMinnesota lawmakers push forward fertilizer tax to clean up contaminated wells Returns: Park Rapids FFA brings home state champion gold - Park Rapids Enterprise Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

We've got some soil tests to talk about and we'll be taking community questions. Then we're gonna close with the Thirsty Thursday graphics at the end of the show again. Get rekt JLavoe.

Headlines: Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills 750,000 fish, Iowa officials sayHouston lawn worker uses weed eater to confront robbery suspects Joe Knows Turf: Sellin' thatchKaraaazzzzy Dark! Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Drexel University is phasing out herbicides, pesticides on campus groundsOrange County residents say weed-killing chemical sprayed near homes is making them sick Returns: Vargas made a career of defying the status quoTurfgrass Nutrient Management - Debunking Some Common MythsRelated:Check out John Emerson on our show! Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

We sit down with Eldon tonight and address his concerns as a Pro Applicator out of Pennsylvania.

JPink was busy with some family, so we kick it old school instead of a B&R recording.

Is it green, is it brown, is it healthy, does it need more nitrogen? We dig through it all on our April 10th recording.

Q&A's from the community on our April 3rd show.

Wet & Wild Wednesday coming at you with this week's round of Q&A's from the community! Recorded March 27th 2024

Continuing with our new time, Wet & Wild Wednesday brings you some Q&A's from the community! Recorded March 20th 2024

Headlines: Should Nashville take part in 'No Mow April'? Why one community won't mow their lawns next monthTiming crabgrass preemergence applications in springTurf fields may have ‘forever chemicals. ’ Should kids be playing on them?‘Irresponsible’ Global Pesticide Regulations Spark Mass Outrage Joe Knows Turf: Spring Ferts Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Registration open for Imperial County APCD’s Lawn Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP)Colonial Downs controlled turf burn postponed again due to weatherIowa DNR finds no living fish in fertilizer-contaminated river Returns: How farmers are using AI to help feed the planet Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

We're takin' some questions tonight from the chat and gettin' caught up on some mailbags.

Housekeeping: Matt's AMA on Reddit Headlines: State restrictions on local fertilizer bans opposedMost Retail Fertilizer Prices Slightly Higher for Fourth Week of FebruaryA ship earlier hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea Joe Knows Turf: YardBrahwww.YardBrah.comOneTwoThree Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Record levels of 'forever chemicals' in NE Tennessee sewage sludge used as crop fertilizerTwo Topeka residents arrested following stolen lawn mowers investigation Returns: Pesticide liability exemption bill passes the House, is on the move in the SenateWhen it comes to lawn grass, be careful what you buy Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

Wet & Wild Wednesday, Whiskey Wednesday, What Are We Doing Wednesday? Who knows. Just come join us with your questions.

We're joined by John Emerson, who is a full time Extension Agent from the University of Delaware. Check him out on all the things: X: https://twitter.com/udturfguy Instagram: https://instagram.com/ud_turfgrass_

We've got some mailbag to address, some a's for your q's and we've got guest host JLavoe joining us!

Headlines: EU Commission set to scrap plan to halve pesticide use after farmer protestsBio-Based Broad-Spectrum Herbicide from Airable LabFMC Corporation launching Durentis insecticide Joe Knows Turf: Talkin' about soil testinglack thereof Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Park Commission still has plan for herbicides in Lake GeorgeEPA issues existing stocks order for dicambaUS court bans three weedkillers and finds EPA broke law in approval process Returns: Court Grants Three-Month Extension to Complete EPA Herbicide StrategyCities can ban turf grassTurf MD: Karl Danneberger celebrates the career of a turfgrass icon Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

We sit down to chat with Taylor who owns and operates a fertilization company out of Champaign, Illinois.

Reminder: No B&R Recording on the 11th. Headlines: Iowa state auditor asks feds to block fertilizer plant saleNGOs denounce France's 'pause' on pesticide ban to placate farmersSix Fertilizers Lead Prices Lower Again Joe Knows Turf: Lawn Smoothie! Sponsor: The Patrons Burns: Is Coca-Cola Really The Secret To A Greener Lawn?Idaho bill targets pesticide label lawsuits Returns: MetLife Stadium is finally getting rid of dreaded turf fieldPurdue captures another GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl title Mailbag: Turf Special Thanks to Our Co-Producers:

We've got special guest host JLavoe (Aldo) filling in for DeMay tonight as we take questions from the chat and catch up on some mailbag.