Tennessee Turfgrass Association | June/July 2025
This issue covers how fertility should be used to manage brown patch disease in tall fescue lawns. Also highlights National Golf Day & more !
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The 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 statement to you or the industry and nominate them for a Stars Award.
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Following the success of its 2024 debut, the BEACON program is returning this fall!
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January 5 – 7, 2026 | Embassy Suites | Murfreesboro, TN | Follow us on X @TnTurfAssoc or visit ttaonline.org for updates.
Don’t miss this opportunity to keep up with all the latest news, information and research from leaders in the industry! Our education committee is working hard to plan another excellent program that includes topics that will help you grow in...
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By Dr. Brandon Horvath | Professor, Turfgrass Pathologist, UT Plant Sciences
Effective brown patch management in tall fescue lawns requires an “all-hands” approach centered around proper fertility practices.
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By J. Scott McElroy – Professor, Turfgrass Management and Weed Science, Auburn University | and James D. McCurdy – Professor and Extension Specialist, Turfgrass Management, Mississippi State University
Given the current climate surrounding federal funding discussions, we want to provide detailed information about research outcomes from the ResistPoa project.
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By Grayson Guthrie | 1st Assistant Superintendent, The Governors Club
National Golf Day in Washington, D.C. was far more than a work trip. It was an opportunity to advocate for meaningful policy change, engage in service, and elevate the role golf can play in American life.
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97th Tennessee FFA Convention | March 23 – 26, 2025 – Gatlinburg, TN
The 2025 Turfgrass Management Proficiency Award winner is Will Riley from the Hendersonville FFA Chapter who will represent Tennessee at the National FFA Convention, held October 29 – November 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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By J. Scott McElroy, PhD | Professor, Auburn University
Herbicide Resistant Sedges. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the next big herbicide resistance problem is going to be sedges – and not just one. Probably all of them.
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