Tennessee Turfgrass Association | October/November 2025
This issue previews the 60th Annual TTA Conference. Also covers minimizing spring dead spot and off-season planning.
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From the TTA PresidentCalendar of EventsThe Turfgrass Team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Register for the conference | www.ttaonline.org/event-6092675
Preview the program and find registration details for the TTA Annual Conference and Trade Show on January 5 – 7, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN.
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By M. Aaron Tucker, Assistant Professor, Auburn University | and Wendell J. Hutchens, Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas
Understanding pathogen biology, the disease cycle, and optimal application timing is essential for managing SDS. Continued research is uncovering pathogen-specific responses to cultural and chemical strategies, offering promising avenues for more refined and effective control.
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By Grady Miller |
From late summer into early fall, turfgrass managers and homeowners often notice that bermudagrass becomes difficult to mow without scalping. Despite maintaining the same mowing height used throughout summer, the turf begins to scalp and cut unevenly.
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For forward-thinking turf professionals, the winter months present an opportunity to set the stage for success in the year ahead.
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By Becky Grubbs Bowling, PhD | University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee’s BEACON 25 event, held on October 14 and 15, 2025, showcased the strength of collaboration between education, research, and industry in advancing the turfgrass profession.
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