Features

STC spring meeting focuses on science, safety

April 16, 2015By Terrie Ward

The Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC’s) Spring Membership Meeting, held March 23-25 in San Diego, was attended by 210 manufacturers, suppliers, installers, architects, engineers, testing labs, maintenance equipment companies and service companies. The educational program featured a presentation by David Teter of Teter Engineering in San Francisco about his new science-based approach on testing of various infill materials and his analysis of the... read more

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California’s Drought Crisis

April 15, 2015By Jim Novak

Water restrictions are a necessity, but eliminating lawns altogether could create unforeseen environmental consequences. The water crisis in California is extremely serious, so serious, in fact, that Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order earlier this month mandating a 25 percent reduction in water usage across the state compared with 2013 levels. Everyone agrees that California’s water crisis calls for... read more

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TPI Conference & Field Day receives high scores from attendees

March 20, 2015By 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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Photo Slideshow: TPI 2015 Field Day

February 20, 2015By AT Staff

Photos courtesy of Turfgrass Producers International

The Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) 2015 Field Day, hosted by A-G Sod Farms, was held Feb. 18 in Nuevo, Calif, and included equipment demonstrations and static exhibits. The Field Day was part of its International Conference & Field Day, held Feb. 16-19 in San Diego. Below are photos from the Field Day. Photos courtesy of Turfgrass Producers International read more

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

January 9, 2015By Jim Novak

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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