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U.S. National Arboretum opens ‘Grass Roots’ exhibit Posted on 17 Oct 2014 in the Features & Landscape & Parks/Recreation categories.

“The environmental benefits of turfgrass are numerous, yet often overlooked by the media,” states Dr. James Beard, professor emeritus at Texas A&M University and author of the newly released book “Turfgrass History and... Read more»

Beware the competition: TPI advises a caller with an implausible idea Posted on 19 Sep 2014 in the Features categories.

The following conversation has to do with a caller that was directed to Jim Novak, public relations manager for Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), because she was interested in becoming a turfgrass producer.... Read more»

TPI Summer Convention and Field Days attendees tour farms, NFL stadium Posted on 22 Aug 2014 in the Features categories.

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) held its Summer Convention and Field Days July 29 through Aug. 1 in Philadelphia. More than 500 attendees from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, South Africa,... Read more»

Natural grass sports fields offer a winning pitch Posted on 24 Jul 2014 in the Features categories.

How do natural turfgrass sports fields measure up to artificial turf fields? That debate can be spun any number of ways, by any number of people who are looking at... Read more»

Licensed Turfgrasses: The star performers at FIFA World Cup Brazil Posted on 19 Jun 2014 in the Features & Football/Soccer categories.

As the FIFA World Cup Brazil continues and teams from 32 nations compete, one thing is clear: the quality of the playing fields. By the time the World Cup reaches... Read more»