This session will examine turf weed-management trends from the early part of the 2026 season and look ahead to the conditions and challenges that may affect turf programs throughout the remainder of the year. Attendees will learn how environmental conditions, turf health, weed development, and seasonal timing influence weed-management decisions. The presentation will provide practical guidance for evaluating turf and weed conditions, improving weed identification, selecting appropriate treatment timing, and integrating cultural and chemical management practices. Approved for 1 Connecticut pesticide recertification credit in Categories 3A and 3B.