TPI NEWS LOOKING AHEAD

APRIL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND APRIL IS NATIONAL LAWN CARE MONTH.

Be prepared to promote lawns and natural turfgrass. Watch

for promotional materials and assorted infographics on TPI’s Facebook page and in the TPI E-Newsletter that you can use to spread the word on the benefits of lawns come April.

CONFERENCE AND HOTEL REGISTRATION ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL TURFGRASS RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY – JULY 16-21, 2017

ITRC will coincide with TPI’s 2017 Summer Program in New Brunswick, NJ. More details will be forthcoming in future issues of Turf News and the TPI E-Newsletter.

The ITRC event is the largest and most comprehensive gathering of turfgrass professionals anywhere in the world. Learn about the latest discoveries in turfgrass science and get inspired by the scientific sessions, field tours, and stimulating discussions.

WHAT TO KNOW

Did you know that TPI members can view pictures from past conventions and conferences on Smug Mug?

Visit: www.tpiphotos.smugmug.com/ to take a journey down memory lane.

On November 1st, the Turfgrass Information File (TGIF) database began to take on a new look as the first phase of redesign began. Visitors will see some immediate enhancements.

TGIF is administered by The Turfgrass Information Center (TIC) a specialized unit at the Michigan State University Libraries (MSU), and houses the most comprehensive publicly-available collection of turfgrass research and educational materials in the world, and has continuously produced the database since 1983. The database contains more than a quarter million records, with over 60% of those records linking the user directly to the full-text of the item.

The database is an irreplaceable resource for students, researchers, and professionals around the world who are responsible for maintaining golf courses, lawns, athletic fields, and managed landscapes of every kind. Access to TGIF is a significant added benefit to TPI members at no charge; the database is only available to others for a fee.

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