Virginia Turfgrass Council | March/April 2025
This issue highlights the VTC's recent events. Also features an update on invasive fire ant quarantine and more !
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President’s MessageDirector’s CornerVirginia Tech Turf Team
The Hampton Roads AREC, in partnership with the Virginia Turfgrass Council, proudly hosted Come to the Bay recently, bringing together industry experts, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest in turf management.
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“We are so glad to see you all again!” was commonly heard in the halls of Virginia’s General Assembly Building. From elected officials to clerical staff, smiles appeared when they saw our wagons full of 3-pound bags of fescue seed....
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120 persons learned the latest research from Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland; vendors had a chance to interact with attendees during dedicated breaks and lunch; and, as an added bonus, the Fredericksburg Nationals played a ball game for...
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The recent pesticide recertification webinar, sponsored by the Virginia Turfgrass Council, Virginia Tech Turfgrass, and the W.S. Connelly family of companies, was a resounding success.
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The Virginia Soil Health Coalition strengthens and supports a broad, collaborative network that improves and expands soil health across the state. Whether cropland, grazing land, turfgrass, or a backyard garden- soil health is important for all landscapes.
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The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will be expanding the Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine (2 VAC 5-315) in late May 2025. The counties of Chesterfield, Lee,...
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Time management is a crucial skill for turfgrass managers, who often juggle multiple responsibilities throughout the day. From maintaining healthy playing surfaces and overseeing irrigation systems to managing staff and interacting with clients or superiors, the demands can quickly become...
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