Gear up for the Midwest Regional Turf Field Day that will be held on July 26 at the W.H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette. This is a great opportunity for turf professionals to view the latest in turfgrass research, talk to Purdue specialists about turf and ornamental issues, and visit with…Read more about Midwest Regional Turf Field Day on July 26[Read More]
A good friend of the Indiana turf industry, Don LaPierre, has recently been diagnosed with cancer. A fundraiser golf tournament for Don and his family will be held on June 21st at Greenfield Country Club in Greenfield, followed by a live auction. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to Don and his family….Read more about Fundraiser Golf Tournament for Don LaPierre[Read More]
A special thanks goes to the exhibitors who donated raffle prizes for the Turf Expo. Following are the winners of each prize. Exhibitor Prize Winner Aerification Plus Pair of Pacers tickets Feb.16 vs Portland Trailblazers Steve Stringer Aerification Plus Pair of Pacers tickets Mar 31 vs Miami Heat Dave Padgett Ameri-Turf 2-50# bags RTF Tall…Read more about Raffle Winners at Turf Expo[Read More]
On behalf of the Turf Program and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF), I’d like to thank everyone who helped with and/or attended the 2005 Midwest Turf Expo on January 18-19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis . The Expo provides tremendous positive exposure for the Turf Program and the MRTF, and it could…Read more about Thanks for Attending or Helping with Another Successful Midwest Turf Expo[Read More]
The IN-IL Turfgrass Short Course will be held on Feb 21-24 in Willowbrook, IL, again this year. This is an outstanding course for new and experienced turf professionals. It’s designed for turf managers with some experience and an understanding of HOW we maintain turf, and meant to improve the understanding of WHY we do the…Read more about There are still openings for the IN-IL Turfgrass Short Course[Read More]
For those making the trip to Orlando for the GCSAA International Conference and Show, the Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception will be held Thursday, February 10, 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Salon 2 of the Rosen Centre Hotel. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with your classmates and old friends. An autographed Purdue football…Read more about Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception at the GCSAA in Orlando[Read More]
The IN-IL Turfgrass Short Course will be held on Feb 21-24 in Willowbrook, IL, again this year. This is an outstanding course for new and experienced turf professionals. It’s designed for turf managers with some experience and an understanding of HOW we maintain turf, and meant to improve the understanding of WHY we do the…Read more about IN-IL Turfgrass Short Course in February[Read More]
For those of you still looking for reservations for the Turf Expo, the Westin has extended their cut-off date until Jan. 1. The Westin can be reached at 317-262-8100, and be sure to mention the MRTF to get the reduced $119/night price. The room block reserved for the MRTF is almost sold out (especially on…Read more about Westin Reservation Date Extended to January 1st![Read More]
The Midwest Turf Expo will be held on January 19-20, 2005 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. An outstanding educational schedule compliments a rapidly filling tradeshow held in conjunction with the Indiana Park and Recreation Association. A GCSAA Seminar on understanding soils kicks off the Expo on Tuesday afternoon. Concurrent educational sessions begin on…Read more about Great Education/Tradeshow at the Turf Expo[Read More]
Mark your calendars for Nov 15-18 for MRTF’s Turf and Ornamental Seminar. Like last year, the course is advanced for lawn care, golf course, sports turf, and sales staff. The lawn care session will be on Monday and Tuesday, Nov 15-16, while the golf, sports, and sales session will be on Nov 17-18. Topics include…Read more about Turf and Ornamental Seminar[Read More]
Openings are still available for the MRTF Golf Day on Oct 14 at the Hale Irwin-designed Coyote Crossing Golf Club in West Lafayette. This is the seventh annual event held to promote turfgrass research, raise awareness of the Purdue Turfgrass Science Program, and provide an enjoyable day of golf. It’s an early morning event starting…Read more about MRTF Golf Day at Coyote Crossing on Oct. 14[Read More]
Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make the 2004 Midwest Regional Turf Field Day a success on Tuesday, July 27. A clear day with temperatures in the 70’s was almost perfect for the nearly 700 attendees. Attendees had the opportunity to view the latest in turfgrass research, visit with Purdue specialists, see the most…Read more about Turf Field Day Held July 27[Read More]
The Midwest Regional Turf Field Day will be held on July 27 at the Wm H Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette. This is a great opportunity for turf professionals to view the latest in turfgrass research, talk to Purdue specialists about turf and ornamental issues, and visit with exhibitors displaying the…Read more about Reminder of Midwest Regional Turf Field Day on July 27[Read More]
The Midwest Regional Turf Field Day will be held on July 27 at the Wm H Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette. This is a great opportunity for turf professionals to view the latest in turfgrass research, talk to Purdue specialists about turf and ornamental issues, and visit with exhibitors displaying the…Read more about Midwest Regional Turf Field Day on July 27[Read More]
Are you interested in making pesticide applications to your customers’ lawns? Indiana law says anyone who wants to apply turf pesticides (and that includes weed killers, weed and feed products, insecticides, and other over-the-counter pesticides) FOR HIRE must be licensed to do so. To obtain a commercial turf pesticide applicator FOR HIRE license, you’ll have…Read more about April 12-13 3b RT Workshop to complete requirements for pesticide licensing[Read More]
On behalf of the Turf Program and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF), I’d like to thank everyone who helped with and/or attended the 2004 Midwest Turf Expo last week at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Some of the highlights of the Expo include • Almost 1600 professionals attended workshops and educational sessions covering…Read more about 2004 Midwest Turf Expo[Read More]
For those making the trip to San Diego for the GCSAA International Conference and Show, the Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception will be held Thursday, February 12, 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Columbia Room on the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina. Please plan on attending and also bring along any other Alumni or…Read more about Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception at the GCSAA in San Diego[Read More]
The IN-IL Turfgrass Short Course will be held on Feb 23-26 in Willowbrook, IL, again this year. This is an outstanding course for new and experienced turf professionals. It’s designed for turf managers with some experience and an understanding of HOW we maintain turf, and meant to improve the understanding of WHY we do the…Read more about There are still openings for the IN-IL Turfgrass Short Course in February[Read More]
The deadline of January 16 is fast approaching for pre-registration for the Midwest Turf Expo. Though registration is also available on site, pre-registration saves you time and money. Registration information is available at http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/ and it can be faxed or mailed. Call Dan Weisenberger at 765-494-8087 if you have questions about registration. The Turf Expo is poised…Read more about Registration Deadline Approaching for Midwest Turf Expo[Read More]