Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council | Winter 2026
This issue covers how a Penn State’s entrepreneurial ecosystem was leveraged to launch PennPoa. Also features an update on glyphosate and more !
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President’s LetterPenn State Turf TeamIndustry News
The Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council’s Dr. George W. Hamilton, Jr. Distinguished Service Award is presented to individuals who have exhibited outstanding service to the turfgrass industry. The award is considered PTC’s highest individual honor.
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Students from Pennsylvania State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences continued to make a name for themselves at the 2026 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Trade Show.
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By Katie DeFiore |
David Huff leveraged Penn State’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to launch PennPoa and transform the golf course turfgrass industry.
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By Jeffrey Derr, Ph.D. and Adam Nichols | Virginia Tech, Hampton Roads Ag. Res. & Extension Center
Glyphosate continues to be in the news, primarily because of the court cases concerning glyphosate and human health. There are still thousands of lawsuits related to glyphosate and human health.
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