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TPI elects officers and new board members Posted on 16 Jun 2016 in the Features & Industry categories.

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) announced its 2016-17 officers and board of directors, effective as of July 1. The officers and new board members were elected during TPI’s Annual Business Meeting... Read more»

Turfgrass producers from around the world gather in Houston for TPI International Education Conference & Field Day Posted on 04 Apr 2016 in the Features categories.

Cool weather didn’t hamper the warmth and enthusiasm that prevailed at TPI’s 2016 International Education Conference & Field Day that took place February 22-25 in Houston, Texas. A great education... Read more»

New Infographic from The Lawn Institute: Human health benefits of natural grass Posted on 18 Feb 2016 in the Features categories.

The environmental benefits of natural grass are numerous and include everything from cooling the atmosphere to providing oxygen and from minimizing storm water runoff to purifying rainwater. But what is... Read more»

TPI to honor USGA Green Section Research Director Mike Kenna, Ph.D. Posted on 14 Dec 2015 in the Features categories.

Turfgrass Producers International has named Mike Kenna, Ph.D., director of USGA Green Section Research, the recipient of TPI’s Distinguished Service Award. Kenna will be presented the award during the association’s Annual Business Meeting on... Read more»

Pendulum for turfgrass regulations can swing both ways Posted on 18 Nov 2015 in the Features & Landscape categories.

The pendulum can swing two ways when it comes to turfgrass regulations, and sometimes they’re both in the wrong direction. When I read that a governing body wants to ban... Read more»