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TPI Conference & Field Day receives high scores from attendees

March 20, 2015By
Photos: Steve Trusty and Jim Novak

Turfgrass Producers International’s (TPI’s) 2015 International Education Conference & Field Day, held Feb. 16-19 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in San Diego, exceeded even the highest of expectations of those in attendance. The favorable response was attributed to a diversified two-day educational program, a Field Day at A-G Sod Farm in nearby Neuvo, Calif., and numerous social... read more

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TPI to host annual conference Feb. 16-19 in San Diego

January 9, 2015By

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) will host its 2015 International Education Conference & Field Day in San Diego, Feb.16–19. The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa will serve as the host hotel to welcome turfgrass producers from across North America as well as Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. Also in attendance will be leading manufacturers and suppliers of turfgrass-related equipment, products,... read more

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How to manage turfgrass during a drought

November 21, 2014By

It’s no news that Californians are challenged by what the USDA categorizes as a severe drought. In fact, the United States Drought Monitor classifies the current drought in California as exceptional and extreme with the severity of the problem extending well into the state of Nevada and southeast Oregon. And it’s not just the West Coast that’s feeling the lack... read more

Turfgrass producers raise $25,000 for research, education at Jubilee event

September 3, 2014By

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) preceded its 2014 Field Day with a Preview Jubilee on July 30 in Philadelphia that helped raise money for The Lawn Institute to support turfgrass research and education. Jubilee attendees toured Johnson Farms in nearby Deerfield, N.J., which covers more than 1,600 acres of quality nursery stock, including trees, perennials, shrubs and ornamental grasses as well... read more

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TPI international conference reports record number of Australians

March 18, 2014By

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) hosted its 2014 International Education Conference & Field Day February 24-27  in Orlando, Fla. More than 700 people from about 140 farms worldwide attended the event. Representatives from 14 countries attended, including nearly 60 turfgrass producers and industry representatives from Australia, many of whom had never participated in a TPI event before. Attendees had the opportunity... read more

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