July/August 2018
Turf News Annual Seed
A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production
& Vegetative Stock Issue
tock Issue
IN THIS ISSUE New Varieties & Crop Predictions Varieties Available by Supplier Remembering Dr. James B Beard ... And Much More
Cover: Production Field in Oregon Photo courtesy of GO Seed
TURF NEWS Vol. 42 No. 4 July/August 2018
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TPI Contact Information
Executive Director Casey Reynolds, PhD
creynolds@TurfGrassSod.org
Associate Executive Director/ Advertising Sales Karen R. Cooper
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Co-Editors Steve & Suz Trusty
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Art Director Jane Tomlinson
jane@inkumbrella.com
Industry Calendar Geri Hannah
ghannah@TurfGrassSod.org
Director of Meetings Sandy Reynolds, CMP
sreynolds@TurfGrassSod.org
Meetings Manager Daniel Morris
Meetings@TurfGrassSod.org
Editorial Advisors John Cisar, PhD (warm-season grasses)
cisarturfdoc@gmail.com
Aaron J. Patton, PhD Purdue University (cool-season grasses)
ajpatton@purdue.edu
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TPI Turf News July/August 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: Annual Seed & Vegetative Stock Issue
10 The American Living Landscape A great infographic from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).
12 Up to Speed: You are What You Produce Turfgrass can be a crime deterrent, too!
13 Outdoor Remodeling Projects Offer Financial Returns and Owner Satisfaction Interesting Findings of the National Association of Realtors and NALP.
14 Seed & Vegetative Stock—New Varieties Introducing 26 varieties from 14 different suppliers.
20 Seed & Vegetative Stock—Source Listing Contact these TPI supplier members for your seed and vegetative stock needs.
23 Seed & Vegetative Stock Listings Available by Company Supplier companies were invited to provide a list of available varieties.
30 Seed & Vegetative Stock—Crop & Market Predictions Read what the producers are predicting for the crop & market based on current information.
42 Cool - & Warm-Season Grasses Overview Kevin Morris, executive director, National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), summarizes the data collected in the NTEP trials.
57 The A-LIST Promotes Sustainable, Low-Input Turf Solutions An update on the A-LIST program.
61 Rooted in Research—Does Variability Within Sports Fields Influence Injuries? Te latest on research conducted by the University of Georgia Research Team.
67 A Day on the Hill Read about an important NTF meeting in Washington, D.C.
70 Tribute to Dr. James B Beard Remembering Turf News’ long-term Science Advisor and leading turfgrass authority.
PLUS
TPI News………………………................…6 Turf Industry News.........................……….75 DEPARTMENTS
President's TURF…...….................…………2 Executive Director's TURF.…..........................4 Te Lawn Institute News……....…........…..8 Welcome New & Returning Members......79
BONUS
TLI Helpful Hints Pass-Along….........9 Happenings..............................................74 Classified Ads..........................................78 Advertisers Index.....................................79 Turf Industry Calendar...........................80
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