Cornell Clippings is your go-to source for timely, short, and insightful audio segments featuring expert advice from the Cornell Turfgrass Program. Whether you're a homeowner, a lawn care professional, or managing sports fields and golf courses, we deliver research-backed tips and strategies to help you turn turfgrass into an environmental asset.
Changing Temperatures and Green Up: Approaching Early Spring Management
Spring weather is often unpredictable, with rainfall and temperatures varying significantly each week. Through all this uncertainty, how can you set your lawn up for success in the coming months?
This episode of the Cornell Clippings Podcast highlights what to expect from your lawn in early spring. Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti explore why different areas may be greener than others, as well as how to approach management and prepare for the season.
Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit turf.cals.cornell.edu.
Stay connected and join the conversation—follow Cornell Turfgrass on YouTube, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CornellTurf), and X for expert advice, live discussions, and educational content throughout the growing season.
21 Apr 2026
Sustainable Landscapes at Cornell
To build a sustainable and carbon neutral campus by 2030, Cornell is starting from the grounds up.
In this episode of the Cornell Clippings Podcast, Frank Rossi and Carl Schimenti dive into a series of best management practices that reduce carbon emissions and promote a healthier planet. From mowing higher and less frequently, to implementing meadow fication and reducing nitrogen use, the team is seeing sizable reductions in their annual carbon output.
Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit turf.cals.cornell.edu.
Stay connected and join the conversation—follow Cornell Turfgrass on YouTube, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CornellTurf), and X for expert advice, live discussions, and educational content throughout the growing season.
11 Feb 2026
Ice Melting Points and Temperature
How much ice can a pound of salt really melt? In this episode, Frank Rossi and Dan Schied, director of Cornell University Grounds Department, break down the "pounds of ice melted per pound of salt" chart and explain how temperature dramatically changes performance. Sodium chloride loses nearly two-thirds of its effectiveness at 5°F and fluctuates sharply around the freezing point. Find the chart on our website!
Stay Informed with Cornell Turfgrass: For more insights, research-backed strategies, and the latest turf management updates, visit turf.cals.cornell.edu.
Stay connected and join the conversation—follow Cornell Turfgrass on YouTube, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CornellTurf), and X for expert advice, live discussions, and educational content throughout the growing season.
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