CURRENT NEWS
BuySod/SodStar announces breakthrough sod research & development partnership
Newton Grove, NC, May 5, 2025 – BuySod/SodStar announced today the formation of an innovative sod research and development initiative. The five-year venture features partnerships with
University of Tennessee Launches Poa Annua Video Series
The University of Tennessee Turfgrass program has launched a video series on YouTube covering various topics related to Poa Annua control. ...
Mountain View Seeds Biennial Field Day
Mountain View Seeds biennial field day returns on June 17, 2025. This event will examine the latest advancements and trends in the grass seed industry. Announced speakers included Kyley Dickson, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Allian...
How to Measure Playability for Safe Sports Fields
By John Mascaro, President of Turf-Tec International Ensuring the safety and playability of sports fields is crucial for player performance and injury prevention. For sports field safety and playability, three points of data are needed. ...
The Status of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Turfgrass Systems
By Tripp Rogers and Travis Gannon
Herbicide-resistant weeds are a leading problem in the turfgrass industry. Herbicide-resistant weed biotypes within a population may compromise the functionality and aesthetic of turfgrass systems whi...
Disease Update: Summer Patch
By Pete Landschoot, Ph.D. Summer patch, sometimes called Poa patch, is a root and crown disease of golf course turf, home lawns, grounds, and athletic fields. This hot-weather disease is caused by the fungus Magnaporthiopsis poae<...
Microwave Radiometry: A New Tool for Precision Irrigation on Golf Courses
By Madan Sapkota, Chase M. Straw, Weston W. Floyd, and Elia Scudiero As global demand for freshwater intensifies and the environmental impact of water use becomes more apparent, golf course superintendents face increasing pressure to man...
BEACON Returns in 2025: Connecting the Turfgrass Industry’s Future
Following the success of its 2024 debut, the BEACON program is returning this fall! Designed to connect emerging professionals with leaders across the turfgrass industry, BEACON brought together students and employers from nationally ranked...
The H-2B Visa Program in Tennessee – General Overview
The H-2B temporary non-agricultural visa program is a program that allows U.S. employers experiencing a shortage of domestic workers to fill seasonal or temporary non-agricultural jobs with foreign nonimmigrant workers. Before issuing an H-...
How to Price Your Services for Profit
By Kristina Kelly When it comes to running a turfgrass business, your work is rooted in results. Healthy lawns, properly installed sod, and satisfied customers are the visible signs of success. And behind every vibrant blade of grass is ...
