Alabama Turfgrass Association | Fall 2021
This issue covers building high profile turf venues as well as the Deep South Turf Expo. Also examines when bermudagrass cultivars and athletic field traffic collide and more!
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By Melanie Bonds | ATA Executive Director
We are really excited about our program this year! We feel there is pent up demand that will make this one of the best attended Expos ever.
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By Melanie Bonds | ATA Executive Director
Field Days play an important role in our industry, benefiting both the turfgrass industry and the university researchers. We are fortunate to have such a strong program at Auburn that has not suffered during the pandemic.
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By Melanie Bonds | ATA Executive Director
Ben began working on a golf course straight out of high school. With his attitude of trying to learn as much as possible from those around him, he was certain to succeed in the turf industry…
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By Chad Lambert | Sur-Line Turf
Building and maintaining high profile turf venues involves more than selecting the physical materials, or site appearance after construction. It has a human element that must be addressed.
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By Beth Guertal, Professor, Auburn University | Dave Han, Extension Specialist and Associate Professor, Alabama Extension and Auburn University
New bermudagrasses (both hybrid and improved vegetative selections of common bermudagrass) are being introduced into the turfgrass market, intended for use in athletic fields, home lawns, golf course fairways, and commercial landscaping.
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By James Horton |
It is with great pleasure and tribute that Alabama Turfgrass Association congratulates Dr. Jim Jacobi for recently receiving two prestigious awards.
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The ATA sponsors two Legacy Scholarships each year in the amount of $1,250 each.
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