Alabama Turfgrass Association | Spring 2020
This issue covers using turfgrass cultivation tools as well as nitrogen fertilizers. Also features member spotlight on Tim Orton and recent events.
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By Barry Stewart, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, Sports Turf Science, Mississippi State University
Unlike most other crops, turfgrass soils are rarely exposed to tillage and therefore many turfgrass soils become compacted due to traffic.Our cultivation program is our best defense against soil compaction…
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By Elizabeth Guertal Ph.D | Professor, Turfgrass Management, Auburn University, AL
It’s time to pick a nitrogen fertilizer source for your facility. How do you make that decision?
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By Melanie Bonds | Executive Director, ATA
By the time you receive this issue, another great season of Road Shows will be in the books.
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We take one occasion each year to say a big “THANK YOU” to them and that is at our Vendor Appreciation Clay Shoot in December.
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By Melanie Bonds | Executive Director, ATA
The Board of Directors of the Alabama Turfgrass Association is pleased to announce the winners of the two Legacy scholarships as well as the Alabama Turfgrass Association Endowed Scholarship through Auburn University.
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By Andy Priest | Executive Director Alabama Golf Association
On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and membership of the Alabama Golf Association (AGA), I would like to thank you along with your dedicated staff members for all that you do for turfgrass management in Alabama.
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Tim Orton was a high school teacher and coach for many years before getting into the green industry.
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