TPI NEWS
WHAT TO KNOW U.S. SOD CHECKOFF PROGRAM UPDATE The U.S. Sod Checkoff program Referendum Period is open from January 13 to February 11, 2025. Any U.S. sod producer who grew natural grass in 2024 is eligible to vote on this proposed program. Ballots have been mailed to all known sod producers, and anyone who does not receive a ballot can request one by emailing
Maribel.Reyna@
usda.gov. Ballots must be received before 5 pm on February 11, 2025. See pages 46-48 of this issue or contact the TPI office at 800-405-8873 for more information. You can also go to this link:
https://turfgrasssod.org/natural-grass-sod-checkoff-voting-opens-in-january/
TPI LAUNCHES NEW MEMBERSHIP PORTAL Check out TPI’s new membership database by logging in to your account on the TPI website. See pages 10- 13 of this issue for more information on how to make the most out of your TPI membership using our new membership portal!
TPI CONTINUES WORK WITH USDA TO HELP DEVELOP CROP INSURANCE TPI is continuing its work with the USDA-Risk Management Agency to develop specialty crop insurance for sod producers. USDA and TPI staff visited sod farms in Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas to assist in that collaboration. If you have any questions or interest in this initiative, please contact Casey Reynolds
CReynolds@TurfgrassSod.org or 847-737-1846 to learn more.
2025 TPI MEDIA KIT AVAIALABLE The 2025 TPI Media Kit is now available. Please contact Allie Roed at 847-649-5555 or
ARoed@Turfgrasssod.org. The full media kit can also be found at the following link:
https://issuu.com/ tpiturfnews/docs/tpi_media_kit_2025_1_?fr=sOTRlYjYzODY0MDg
GRASS BANS ABOUND TPI is working with members in Utah and Colorado on three new grass bans that would limit grass on public property and incentivize homebuilders to NOT use grass in newly constructed homes. We will report more on this in an upcoming issue of Turf News. If you hear of potential grass bans in your area, please notify Dr. Casey Reynolds at
CReynolds@TurfgrassSod.org or 847-737-1846.
CHECK OUT THE TPI EXCHANGE PROGRAM The TPI Exchange Program aims to provide an opportunity for fast-paced, immersive shadow training for current TPI member farm employees. Host farms will showcase innovative practices to the Participants. The Participants will learn while observing high-performing employees at each Host Farm. Learn more information on the program at the following link -
https://TurfgrassSod.org/tpi-exchange-program/
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