Dr. Fred Whitford, Clinical Engagement Professor, Botany and Plant Pathology and Director of Purdue Pesticide Programs, is the 2024 MRTF Distinguished Service Award Winner. The MRTF Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor given by the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. It is awarded to individuals who have given of themselves through the years for the[Read More…]
Ashley Ryan Breed
There were over 850 pre-registered attendees, including staff and speakers as well as over 340 exhibitors, and over 200 on-site registrations for the 2024 IGE bringing the total attendance to a little over 1,400! The Indiana Green Expo wishes to thank the following Sponsors who assist in alleviating some of the inherent cost of putting[Read More…]
In 2024, the return of our Sustaining Membership option is going very well. We have seen MANY individuals and companies opting to upgrade their membership to provide additional support to the MRTF’s project initiatives and student scholarships. If you have not heard about this upgrade, simply click the link above for all the details. [Read More…]
January 17-19, 2024 Indiana Green Expo; Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN Spring, TBA Day of service July 16, 2024 Turf & Landscape Field Day; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette, IN August 1, 2024 Lawncare Diagnostic Training; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette, IN September 30, 2024 MRTF Golf Day –Fundraiser; Broadmoor Country Club, Indianapolis, IN Fall,[Read More…]
In 2024, the MRTF will say goodbye (hopefully not forever) to Jim Held and Bryce Poynter, as they retire from the Board of Directors. Both have contributed at a high level to the board throughout the years and we thank them both for their service. Jim Held plans to continue his work with the board,[Read More…]
October 30, 2023 Day of service; Abby & Libby Memorial Park, Delphi, IN November 16-17, 2023 Turf & Landscape Seminar; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette, IN December 2023 Herbicide Workshop (Virtual Class) December 7, 2023 Herbicide Workshop; Holiday Inn Purdue, Fort Wayne, IN December 12, 2023 Herbicide Workshop; The Fort Golf Resort, Indianapolis, IN January[Read More…]
MRTF Members Host Purdue Turf Students A special thank you to all the MRTF members who hosted field trips for Dr. Patton’s senior capstone, turf course. This year we visited several sites to help students learn both how to create different agronomic programs but also many of the other challenges in managing a diverse set[Read More…]
Michael (Mike) J. Dunk was the MRTF President-Elect and a dedicated MRTF board member since 2021. Unfortunately, we lost Mike on July 19, 2023. He left behind his wife, Angie, son Cannon, and stepson, Austin. Mike had not been on the board long, but he was active. Some of Mike’s recent accomplishments within the MRTF[Read More…]
Field day attendees observe different techniques of turf and landscape care. Turf industry tradeshow and research tours at Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University’s Turf and Landscape Field Day will take place on Tuesday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research[Read More…]
The new pesticide storage building at the W. H. Daniel Turfgrass Center was donated by Meridian Hills Country Club, at the advice of Jared Weight (superintendent). Mike Dunk (Superintendent, Coyote Crossing) and Devin Moyers (Kenny Machinery) worked with Jared to arrange for the donation and subsequently move the building to its current home. Scott[Read More…]