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
“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 Literature – Lawns, Sports and Golf.” Joni Mitchell’s lyrics to “Big Yellow Taxi” from the early 70s, “ … you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone, they paved paradise,... read more
During the Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC) Annual Membership Meeting in San Antonio Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, the association presented its new board of directors elected by the members. Robert Thomas, president of ProGrass LLC, is chairman of the 220-member organization’s board. “The STC relies on its board and many committee volunteers to create and help implement action initiatives for each of the... read more
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. Judging by the caller’s voice, she sounded as if she was a senior citizen, according to Jim. He says she conveyed a gentle sweetness that you would expect from someone’s... read more
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
