Virginia Turfgrass Council | March/April 2021
This issue introduces the Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute. Also evaluates alternatives to glyphosate as well as education spotlight on Louisa County High School and more!
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The Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute (VTC-EI), the newly established nonprofit arm of the Virginia Turfgrass Council, begins their environmental advocacy through two impactful initiatives…
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By Jack Findling, Newsom Seed | Tom Tracy, Ph.D., VTC Executive Director
Turfgrass managers across the U.S. are keeping a keen eye on proposed and new regulations on the use of pesticides and other chemicals used in maintaining healthy, weed- and pest-free natural grass…
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By Jeffrey Derr, Adam Nichols, Aman Rana, and Lori Robertson | Virginia Tech — Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center
There have been several issues recently concerning the use of glyphosate for weed control. For these reasons, along with an increasing interest in organic production methods, there is a need for research on alternatives to glyphosate use.
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History and overview of the Louisa County High School Turf Management program, the passionate, hardworking students and their teachers.
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By Neal Glatt, CSP, ASM | GrowTheBench.com
Knowing what success looks like is one of the most foundational needs we have at work. It often surprises people to learn that, on average, about half of all employees are not completely clear about what they’re supposed to be...
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