CURRENT NEWS
University of Tennessee Announces Certified Community & Sports Turf Manager Program
The University of Tennessee has announced a Certified Community & Sports Turf Manager (CCSTM) program available from October 3 – November 14, 2025. This is a 7-week live...
Penn State Berks Gets a New Mower
By Dan Brey In recent years since the pandemic, the turfgrass area at Penn State’s Berks Campus – known as “Valentine East” – has struggled to keep the turf maintained properly to support teaching, research, and outreach. Altho...
Box Tree Moth Confirmed in Maryland and Virginia
The first detections of box tree moth have been made in Maryland and Virginia according to statements from the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Box tree moth (Cydalima persp...
VTC Announces Search for New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Turfgrass Council and the Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute (VTC-EI) is seeking an Executive Director, with the person beginning work this fa...
TTA Stars of the Industry Awards Nominations Due October 1
The Tennessee Turfgrass Association Stars of the Industry Awards recognizes outstanding individuals in the turf industry. Please try to keep in mind any operations or individuals that make a statem...
DeWolf Memorial Golf Tournament Rescheduled
The New England Sports Field Management Association cancelled plans for the Mark DeWolf Memorial Golf Tournament due to heavy rain and has rescheduled for August 13, 2025 at Brookmeadow Country ...
Sun Safety Tips
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Auburn University Welcomes Dr. Aaron Tucker
Auburn University has officially hired Dr. Aaron Tucker to be their new Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Management, starting in August of this year. Dr. Tucker, a Mississ...
Success of the USDA-Funded Resist Poa Project
By J. Scott McElroy – Professor, Turfgrass Management and Weed Science, Auburn University and
Louisiana Turfgrass Association Joins Deep South Turf Expo as Official Host Partner
The Deep South Turf Expo (DSTE) is proud to announce that the Louisiana Turfgrass Association
