Features

Getting the message out:
The Lawn Institute gives drought tips on air

September 1, 2015By Jim Novak

Melanie Stanton, executive director of The Lawn Institute, traveled to California and appeared on two morning TV shows to address lawn care and offer advice to Californians as they continue to face severe drought conditions. Stanton appeared on “Good Day Sacramento” with co-host Cody Stark on KMAX-TV and was featured on KCRA-TV with reporter Deirdre Fitzpatrick in a segment titled,... read more

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TPI 2015 Live Show & Tell proves successful

August 13, 2015By Jim Novak

It was billed as the TPI 2015 Live Show & Tell, held July 9–11 in Portland, Ore., and the Turfgrass Producers International event proved to exceed the expectations of the more than 80 turfgrass producers and industry representatives. The two-day educational tour included visits to numerous locations just outside of Portland, including: Pure Seed, the global leader in research, development and production of... read more

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TPI elects officers, board members

July 15, 2015By Jim Novak

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) has announced its 2015-16 officers and board of directors, effective as of July 1. The officers and new board members were elected during the TPI’s Annual Business Meeting Feb. 17 in San Diego. Will Nugent, president and CEO of Bethel Farms in Arcadia, Fla., was elected president; Linda Pittillo Bradley, co-owner of Turf Mountain Sod in... read more

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Managing turf for the Midsummer Classic

July 2, 2015By Grant Gannon

Imagine the brightest lights in your profession on the best athletes in the sport and millions of eyes watching TV all on the turf you maintain. That is what Steve Lord, head groundskeeper at Great American Ball Park, is facing when MLB’s annual All-Star Game will be played on his field July 14. “This is a once in a career... read more

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BLOG: What it’s like attending STMA Field Day as an intern

June 25, 2015By AT Staff

As a newcomer to the wonderful world of athletic turf — or any turf, really — it was quite an adventure attending my first turf event this week, the Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA’s) annual Summer Field Day. Let me start off by explaining that I am a college student majoring in journalism and working as Athletic Turf’s digital... read more

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