July/August 2017

Turf News Annual Seed

A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production

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FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: Annual Seed & Vegetative Stock Issue

Cover: Annual Seed & Vegetative Stock Issue Photo by: Steve Trusty

TURF NEWS Vol. 41 No. 4 July/August 2017

Published by

Turfgrass Producers International 444 E. Roosevelt Road #346 Lombard, IL 60148 U.S. & Canada Tel: 800-405-8873 International Tel: 1-847-649-5555 Fax: 1-847-649-5678 Email: info@TurfGrassSod.org Website: www.TurfGrassSod.org

TPI Contact Information

Executive Director Casey Reynolds, PhD creynolds@TurfGrassSod.org

Associate Executive Director Karen R. Cooper kcooper@TurfGrassSod.org

Director of Operations/Director of Meetings Sandy Reynolds sreynolds@TurfGrassSod.org

Co-Editors Steve & Suz Trusty stevetrusty@TurfGrassSod.org suztrusty@TurfGrassSod.org

Art Director Jane Tomlinson jane@inkumbrella.com

Advertising Sales/Industry Calendar Geri Hannah ghannah@TurfGrassSod.org

Meetings Manager Daniel Morris Meetings@TurfGrassSod.org

Editorial Advisors John Cisar, PhD (warm-season grasses) cisarturfdoc@gmail.com

Brian Horgan, PhD University of Minnesota (cool-season grasses) bphorgan@umn.edu

Turf News is published bi-monthly (January/ February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December) with a $25 subscription fee from Membership dues, by Turfgrass Producers International 444 E. Roosevelt Road #346, Lombard, IL 60148 Periodical postage paid at Jefferson City, MO

POSTMASTER Please send address changes to Turf News 444 E. Roosevelt Road #346, Lombard, IL 60148 USPS no. 003 255; ISSN 0899-417K Canadian Post: Publications agreement No. 1479148

12 Jimmy Fox—Forever on a Mission Meet your new President, his family, business and philosophy. He is on a mission to promote

natural grass and gain world-wide recognition for those who produce it.

18 Seed & Vegetative Stock—New Varieties See what new varieties TPI supplier members have in store for you in the coming year.

23 Seed & Vegetative Stock—Source Listing Contact these TPI supplier members for your seed and vegetative stock needs.

26 Seed & Vegetative Stock—Crop Predictions Read what the producers are predicting for the crop this year based on current information.

29 Seed & Vegetative Stock Listings Available by Company Supplier companies were invited to provide a list of available varieties and website for more details.

36 Cool - & Warm-Season Grasses Overview Kevin Morris, executive director, National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), summarizes the data collected in the NTEP trials.

D.C. telling the story of the importance of natural grass.

52 Jim Novak Retires Turf News takes this opportunity to honor long-time TPI communicator Jim Novak as he retires.

56 Jim Novak’s Letter to Members Read some of Jim’s thoughts as he rode off into the sunset.

57 TPI After 50 Years Looking back and looking forward on TPI’s 50 & Fabulous Anniversary.

50 ‘Grass Roots’ Opens at Maryland SoccerPlex See how ‘Grass Roots’ is reaching out to over 600,000 soccer fans just 40 miles from Washington,

58 Innovation and Generations Tis first in a series of articles showcases Warren and Clark T. Bell and how they are working together to grow the family business.

61 Green Street Challenge Comes to U.S. How John Coombs, Sr. took advantage of a Conference presentation and contact to do what he could to help grow the industry.

63 Natural Grass Wins out on Martha’s Vineyard After lengthy debates, Martha’s Vineyard decides on natural grass surfaces for sports field renovations.

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TPI News………………………................…6 Turf Industry News.........................……….67 DEPARTMENTS

President's TURF…...….................…………2 Executive Director's TURF.….........................4 Welcome New & Returning Members......71 Te Lawn Institute News……....…......…..10

TPI Turf News July/August 2017 BONUS

TLI Helpful Hints Pass-Along.............11 Meet the New Board Members...............8 Association Updates................................64 Classified Ads..........................................70 Advertisers Index.....................................71 Turf Industry Calendar...........................72 Turf News TOCA Award Winner..........71

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