K-State Turf & Landscape Highlighted in Recent Articles and Podcasts

By Teresa Roberts

Monday, July 6, 2026

By Ross Braun, Ph.D., Kansas State University

It has been a busy time for the Kansas State University Turfgrass and Landscape team over the last few years! Recently, our faculty, researchers, and alumni have been featured across leading industry magazines and major agricultural podcasts, showcasing everything from resilient, low-input cultivars to mid-summer turf stress management. Below is a compiled roundup of these recent features and interviews highlighting how K-State Turf continues to shape the future of turfgrass science.

In case you missed them, I’ve compiled a roundup of recent articles and interviews where K-State Turf is making headlines. Grab a cup of coffee and check out the links below!

Print & Digital Features

College of Agriculture AgCats Feature (2026): Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Center: Growing a Legacy for Innovation

  • This K-State College of Agriculture feature highlights the ongoing transition and continued excellence at the Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Center. It honors the foundational legacy of Dr. Jack Fry while looking ahead at the current research led by Dr. Ross Braun, including exciting tri-university zoysiagrass trials and new evaluations in cool-season sod production. It is a great overview of how the center provides hands-on student learning while delivering real-world solutions to the turfgrass industry.
  • Read the feature here

K-Stater Alumni Magazine, Lindemuth, T. (2025). Grass – Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Center. Winter 2025, p. 58-61.

  • This feature provides an inside look at the history and ongoing innovations at the Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Center. It is a fantastic showcase of how our local facilities continue to drive cutting-edge turfgrass science.
  • Read the issue here (p. 58-61)

Landscape Management Magazine, Zawacki, M. (2025). Easing summer turf stress. Landscape Management, May 2025, 26-27.

  • Featuring K-State agronomic insights, this article explores practical strategies for helping turfgrass survive extreme heat and drought. It offers actionable advice for turf managers battling harsh mid-summer conditions.
  • Read the article here (p. 26-27)

Kansas State Agriculturist Magazine, Johnson, K. (2024).Turf Titans pg. 70-71.

  • Dive into the “Turf Titans” feature to see how K-State is shaping the next generation of industry leaders. This interview highlights the passion, hands-on learning, and hard work driving our turf students and alumni forward.
  • Read the magazine here (p. 70-71)

Podcasts & Video Interviews

Frankly Speaking Podcast: Emerging Trends with Dr. Ross Braun (2024)

  • K-State’s own Dr. Ross Braun joins Dr. Frank Rossi to discuss emerging trends and the future of the turf industry. The conversation covers the latest research developments and where sustainable turfgrass management is heading next.
  • Listen on Spotify
  • Listen on Apple Podcasts

Turfgrass Epistemology Channel interview with Dr. Ross Braun (2024) “Do new turfgrasses need less fertilizer and pesticides?”

Every Corner of Kansas Ag Podcast interviews with Dr. Cheryl Boyer, Dr. Cody Domenghini, and more!

  • Summary: Tune into this podcast to hear some great episodes from spring 2026 on turf, landscape, forestry, and more!
  • Listen on Spotify

 

I hope you enjoy exploring these resources and learning something new along the way!