It’s hard to believe I’ve been running white grub efficacy trials for this long, but since I’ve started wrangling the data generated from these efforts, some interesting patterns have begun to emerge. I’d like to share these data as I’m able to get them summarized and chopped into bite-sized chunks, and this article marks the[Read More…]
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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…]
Doug Richmond Professor and Extension Specialist Entomology Department My applied research and extension program serves Indiana’s professional turfgrass industry. This industry encompasses a large and diverse clientele group that includes golf courses, lawn & landscape businesses, sod producers, parks, athletic fields, product manufacturers, and distributors. I try to use my extension appointment as a listening[Read More…]
Does the Right Divot Pattern Actually Improve Recovery? Aaron Patton and Naba Amgain Golfers warm-up and practice on driving range tees by hitting various clubs causing severe damage through the creation of multiple divots. Golf course superintendents shift hitting positions on the range tee to provide a fresh surface for the golfers while simultaneously[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…]
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023 the Purdue Turf Program, the Purdue Green Industry Working Group and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation successfully hosted the Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day. The weather was fantastic – after a few 7 am sprinkles – and the education, food, and exhibitors were top notch! The Purdue Turf and[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…]