The USDA’s recent drought monitor suggests that recent wet weather in southern and eastern California and western and northern Nevada did little if anything to offset the long-term drought people have endured. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor provided by the USDA’s National Drought Mitigation Center suggests that the rain may have helped suppress the number of wildfires that usually impact... read more
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
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
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
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
