Tennessee Turfgrass Association | December/January 2024
This issue covers growing playable grasses in shaded and reduced light stadium environments. Also features a guide to autonomous robotic technology and more!
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From the TTA PresidentTGCSA Chapter Delegate UpdateCalendar of EventsThe Turfgrass Team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
By J. Scott McElroy, PhD | Professor, Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences – Auburn University
In the next 10 years autonomous technology will gain a significant portion of the professional and consumer market in the United States. This guide covers the current state of these technologies.
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By Michael Ross | SITES AP, ASLA, Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences Department + School of Landscape Architecture, University of Tennessee
There are several programs that serve as guidelines for pursuing sustainable design, construction, maintenance, and management objectives. This article focuses on The Sustainable SITES Initiative (now, SITES v2).
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By Rhys Fielder, MS student, Tyler Carr, Ph.D., John Sorochan, Ph.D., and Kyley Dickson, Ph.D. | Plant Sciences’ Turfgrass Science Program at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville
The ability of a turfgrass manager to effectively grow natural grass in a stadium while continuing to host external events will only increase the capability of the venue to generate revenue throughout the year.
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By Casey O’Neal, Graduate Research Assistant, Auburn University • Julie Wang, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Georgia • Nikolay Minaev, Graduate Research Assistant, Mississippi State University | www.refugelawn.com
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By Neal Glatt, CSP, ASM | www.NealGlatt.com
The solution to not having enough time and people to complete all of the obligations is to slow down, not speed up.
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