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TPI Midwinter meeting tours AZ Cardinal home
One of the highlights of TPI's Midwinter Conference was the opportunity to have an up-close and personal tour the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.
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Exotic grass could help clean lead from soil
A subtropical grass might one day be grown in yards across North Jersey as an affordable way to deal with a lingering childhood health concern — lead contamination.
Cyclones win Turf Bowl for 12th time in 14 years
Iowa State University defended its title by winning the 18th annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition presented in partnership with John Deere Golf.
STMA, Plant Management Network International announce partnership
The agreement means STMA members will have free access to online information on the health, management, and production of agricultural and horticultural crops.
Crabgrass control adjustment from Purdue Extension
With warm temperatures this winter many are questioning how to adjust their turf management practices in 2012. In the past 90 days, Indiana temperatures have averaged 3-4 degrees warmer than normal. The forecast also shows that we will likely continue to be warmer than normal during the next 30 days.
Connecticut debating return to pesticides at schools
Current law prohibits pesticide use on the grounds of elementary and middle schools and daycare centers. A bill would repeal the ban and allow integrated pest management (IPM) for school fields.
Outdoor concert venue puts in synthetic turf
Riverbend's lawn just turned green. Thanks goes not to winter's warm weather, but to the wonders of science. And the generosity of the late Patricia Corbett. With Corbett's funds paying for state-the-art technology, the amphitheater on the Ohio has become the world's first concert venue of its size to cover its 2.75 acres with artificial grass.
AAA Victory Field is still recovering from Super Bowl XLVI
DirecTV subsidized the cost of replacing 80,000 feet of sod that was covered by a tent for about 7 weeks in conjunction with a Super Bowl XLVI beach party.
See Turfgrass Information Center annual report online
Take a look at the "Future Directions and How You can Help" for more on areas where your support and assistance are needed and appreciated.
Despite funding request, artificial turf unlikely for HS
This year, Eagan HS officials put in a $1.3 million request for artificial turf as part of the district's capital expenditures budgeting process. This may be a tough sell in the current economy, but that hasn't kept Athletics Director Sandy Setter from trying.