Stier Publications

Refereed

Hollman, A., M.D. Casler, J.C. Stier, G. Jung, and L. Brilman. 2005. Identification of putative velvet bentgrass clones using RAPD markers. Crop Sci. 45:923-930.

Sorochan, J.C., Rogers III, J.N., Stier, J.C., and D.E. Karcher. 2005. Determination of optimal mowing height for Poa supina Schrad. under traffic conditions. J. Intl. Turfgrass Res. Soc. 10:436-440.

Sorochan, J.C., Rogers III, J.N., Stier, J.C., and D.E. Karcher. 2005. Determination of nitrogen and potassium fertilization for Poa supina Schrad. grown on a native soil athletic field. J. Intl. Turfgrass Res. Soc. 10:441-445.

Stier, J.C., J. Bae, and G. Jung. 2005. Composition of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass mixtures subjected to traffic. J. Intl. Turfgrass Res. Soc. 10:645-653.

Stier, J.C., A. Walston, and R.C. Williamson. 2005. Herbicide runoff from simulated lawn and driveway surfaces. J. Intl. Turfgrass Res. Soc. 10:136-143.

Wang, Z., M.D. Casler, J.C. Stier, J.S. Gregos, and S.M. Millett. 2005. Genotypic variation for snow mold reaction among creeping bentgrass clones. Crop Sci. 45:399-406.

Kenna, M., W.K. Hallman, C.A. Auer, M.D. Casler, A. Hopkins, K.J. Karnok, C. Mallory-Smith, R.C. Shearman, J.C. Stier, C.M. Taliaferro, F. Yelverton. 2004. Biotechnology-Derived, Perennial Turf and Forage Grasses: Criteria for Review. Council for Agriculture, Science, and Technology, Ames, IA. Special Publ. 25. 94 pgs. www.cast-science.org (confirmed 10 May 2004).

Lisi, R.D., J.K. Park, and J.C. Stier. 2004. Mitigating nutrient leaching with a sub-surface drainage layer of granulated tires. Waste Mgt. 24(8):831-839.

Steinke, K., and J.C. Stier. 2004. Influence of trinexapac-ethyl on cold tolerance and non-structural carbohydrates of shaded supina bluegrass. Acta Hort (ISIS) 661:207-215.

Stier, J.C. Weeds in turfgrass. 2004. In R.M. Goodman (ed.), Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science, Marcel-Dekker, Inc., New York, NY.

Stier, J.C., and A.B. Hollman. 2003. Cultivation and topdressing requirements for thatch management in A, G bentgrasses (Agrostis stolonifera L.) and creeping bluegrass (Poa annua var. reptans Hausskn). HortScience 38:1227-1231.

Casler, M.D., Y. Rangel, J.C. Stier, and G. Jung. 2003. RAPD marker diversity among creeping bentgrass clones. Crop Sci. 43:688-693.

Steinke, K., and J.C. Stier. 2003. Nitrogen selection and growth regulator applications for improving shaded turf performance. Crop Sci. 43:1399-1406.

Stier, J.C., D.L. Filiault, and J.P. Palta. 2003. Visualization of freezing progression in turfgrasses using infrared video thermography. Crop Sci. 43:415-420.

Steinke, K., and J. Stier. 2002. Tolerance of supina bluegrass to pre and post-emergence herbicides. J. of Envir. Hort. 20:118-121.

Sorochan, J.C., J.N. Rogers, III, J.C. Stier, and D.E. Karcher. 2001. Fertility and simulated traffic effects on Kentucky bluegrass/supina bluegrass mixtures. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 9:941-946.

Stier, J.C., and J.N. Rogers, III. 2001. Trinexapac-ethyl and iron effects on supina and Kentucky bluegrasses under low irradiance. Crop Sci. 41:457-465.

Stier, J., Z. Reicher, and G. Hardebeck. 2000. Effect of the growth regulator Proxy on creeping bentgrass fairway turf. J. Env. Hort. 18:53-58.

Stier, J.C., J.N. Rogers, III, J.R. Crum, and P.E. Rieke. 1999. Flurprimidol effects on Kentucky bluegrass in reduced light conditions. Crop Sci. 39(5):1423-1430.

Rogers, J.N., III, J.C. Stier, J.R. Crum, T.M. Krick, and J.T. Vanini. 1996. The sports turf management research program at Michigan State University. p.132-144. In Earl F. Hoerner (ed.) Safety in American Football. ASTM 1305. ASTM, Conshohockan, PA.

Nameth, S.T., W.W. Shane, J.C. Stier. 1990. Development of a monoclonal antibody for detection of Leptosphaeria korrae, the causal agent of necrotic ring spot disease of turfgrass. Phytopathology 80:1208-1211.

Stier, J.C., and W.W. Shane. 1990. First report of Magnaporthe poae, cause of summer patch on annual bluegrass, in Ohio. Plant Dis. 74:252.

Blume, C.J., S. Fei, N.E. Christians, and J. Stier. Field evaluation of reduced-growth, Roundup Ready KBG in competitive stands of turf. Acta Hort. (In press)

Ingram, M., J. Stier, and E. Bird. 2007. Relax!  It’s just a dandelion: Perceived benefits and barriers to urban Integrated Pest Management.  J. of Extension (In press)

Morton, D., D. Weisenberger, Z. Reicher, B. Branham, B. Sharp, R. Gaussoin, J. Stier, and E. Koeritz. Evaluating Bispyribac and Sulfosulfuron for Control of Roughstalk Bluegrass in Four States. HortScience (In press).

Steinke, K., J.C. Stier, W.R. Kussow, and A. Thompson. 2007. Sediment and nutrient losses from prairie and turfgrass buffer strips during establishment. Amer. Chem. Soc. Symp. Series (In press)

Stier, J.C. Understanding and Managing Environmental Stresses of Turfgrass. Acta Hort. (In press)-submitted August 2006

Stier, J., and E. Koeritz. Seeding dates for tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) athletic fields established in a temperate Continental climate. Acta Hort. (In press)

Stier, J.C., E.J. Koeritz, and M. Garrison. Timing the establishment of Kentucky bluegrass:perennial ryegrass mixtures for football fields.  HortScience (In Press, accepted pending revision 28 August 2007).

Steinke, K., J.C. Stier, W.R. Kussow, and A. Thompson. 2007. Prairie and turf buffer strips for controlling runoff from paved surfaces. J. Environ. Qlty 36:426-439.

Extension bulletins (refereed) and select special extension publications

Hensler, K., G. Jung, W. Kussow, T. Schwab, J. Stier, C. Williamson, S. Craven, and M. Laak. 2002. Integrated Turf Management Manual. 83 pgs.

Stier, J.C. 2002. Moss in lawns. UW-Extension (UWEX) bulletin (bull.) X1114. 1 pg.

Stier, J.C. 2001. Supina bluegrass for lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. UWEX bull. A3759. 4 pgs.

Stier, J.C. 2001. Lawn maintenance. UWEX bull. A3435. 8 pgs.

Stier, J.C. 2000. Lawn aeration and topdressing. UWEX bull. A3710. 4 pgs.

Stier, J.C. 2000. Lawn Establishment and Renovation. UWEX bull. A3434. 8 pgs.

Stier, J.C. 1999. Growing Grass in Shade. UWEX bull. A3700. 6 pgs.

Stier, J.C., and R.Newman. 1999. Lawn weeds and their control. UWEX bull. A1990. 4 pgs.

Stier, J.C., K.A. Delahaut, P.J. Pellitteri, and B.A. Becker. 1999. Wisconsin’s School IPM Manual. 250 pgs. http://ipcm.wisc.edu/programs/school.

Williamson, C., J. Stier, J. Gregos, and R. Flashinski. 1999. Managing Turfgrass Pests in Wisconsin. UWEX bull. A3714. 28 pgs.

Non-reviewed publications (number published)

Conference abstracts (1997-2005): 29
Trade journal articles (1997-2005): 88
Technical research reports (1997-2005): 119
Newsletter articles (1997-2005): 60
Field day reports (1997-2005): 117

PRESENTATIONS

Invited research presentation (scientific audiences)

Invasiveness of amenity grasses in the continental United States. Southern Weed Science Soc. Annual conference, San Antonio, TX. 23-25 January 2006.

Research on invasiveness of amenity grasses into natural areas. Crop Science Society of America, C-5 Division. Symposium on invasive grasses at ASA/CSSA/SSSA conference, Salt Lake City, UT. 6-10 November 2005.

Herbicide runoff from simulated lawn and driveway surfaces. Int. Turfgrass Research Soc. Quad-annual conference, Llandudno, Wales, UK. 10-16 July 2005.

Fairway buffer strips at Wisconsin River Golf Club. United States Golf Assoc. Annual Research meeting. St. Paul, MN. 21-23 June 2005.

Invasiveness and Weed Science Issues of Transgenically Modified Grasses. United States Department of Agriculture –Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS and Council for Agriculture, Science and Technology (CAST), 9 January 2003, Baltimore, MD.

Turf Research Program. Italian Turfgrass Research Project, University of Viterbo, 10-11 October, 2001. Viterbo, Italy

Cold and shade stress physiology research on turfgrasses. Grass Breeders Conference, 11-12 August, 1998. Madison, WI

Turfgrass disease management for golf courses in the Transition Zone. University of La Plata Turfgrass Field Day, 25 August 1998. La Plata, Argentina

Invited extension presentations (1997-2005): 119
2005

Invasive turfgrasses-is your profession at risk? Ohio Turfgrass Conference, Columbus, OH, 6-8 December 2005.

Kentucky bluegrass/perennial ryegrass mixtures-maximizing the bluegrass. Ohio Turfgrass Conference, Columbus, OH, 6-8 December 2005.

New ways of controlling Poa annua and other problem weeds on sports fields. Ohio Turfgrass Conference, Columbus, OH, 6-8 December 2005.

Cool-season turfgrass selection. Wisconsin Golf Symposium. Kohler, WI. 15-16 November 2005.

Discussion of NR151 technical standards. UWEX/Rotary Gardens Horticulture Field Day, Rock County, WI, 28 July 2005.

Impact of the fertilizer pre-emption bill on Wisconsin’s turf industry and environment. Wisc. Dept. Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection annual staff meeting, West Allis, WI, 20 July 2005.

Understanding compacted turf. Gateway Sports Turf Managers Association conference, St. Louis, MO. 18 May 2005.

Winterkill of turf. Wisconsin golf industry emergency meeting. Westmoor Country Club, Brookfield, WI, 21 March 2005.

Cleaning up your turf-new selective grass herbicides. Reinders annual conference, Waukesha, WI, 16-17 March 2005.

Past, present and future NGLGCSA funded turf research studies. Northern Great Lakes Golf Course Superintendents Association annual conference, Wausau, WI. 2 March 2005.

Best management practices for IPM in turf. Wisc. Assoc. School Business Officials annual conference, Baraboo, WI, 22-23 February 2005.

Danger! Regulating lawns as invasive species. Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show, 31 January – 2 February 2005.

Making fertilization decisions and soil testing. Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show, 31 January – 2 February 2005.

Phosphorus issues. Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show, 31 January – 2 February 2005.

IPM for athletic fields and grounds. Mich. Turfgrass Conf., Lansing, MI. 17-20 Jan. 2005.

Phosphorus use on athletic fields and related water quality issues. Sports Turf Managers annual conference, Phoenix, AZ, 19-23 January 2005.

Other Extension presentations ( 1997-2005): 164

Number of media interviews (1997-2005): 48

Press releases (1997-2005): 17

Radio shows (1997-2005): 41

Patents and disclosures

Park, J.K., R.D. Lisi, and J.C. Stier. Filtration of soil water from turf areas using waste rubber layer. Disclosure to WARF June 2001; patent application October 2001.

Rogers, J.N., III, J.C. Stier, J.R. Crum, and P.E. Rieke. 1997. Method for growing turfgrass indoors under reduced light conditions. U.S. Patent 5 671 617. Date issued: 8 April.