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2023 A publication of Turfgrass Producers International Th The on y magazin he onlly magazine devo evoted exc us ve excllusiively to turfgrass pr produc on uction
Annual Seed &Vegetative Stock Issue
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New Variety Preview 2023 Crop and Market Predictions TPI International Convention & Field Day Details
... And Much More
Cover: Bimini Bermudagrass on the course Photo by Bethel Farms
TURF NEWS Vol. 47 No. 4 July/August 2023
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Co-Editors Steve & Suz Trusty
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Art Director Jane Tomlinson
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Director of Meetings Liz Lonsbrough
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Policy Consultant Jonathan Moore
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Editorial Advisors John Sorochan, PhD University of Tennessee (warm-season grasses)
sorochan@utk.edu
Aaron J. Patton, PhD Purdue University (cool-season grasses)
ajpatton@purdue.edu
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TPI Turf News July/August 2023
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: Annual Seed & Vegetative Stock Issue
10 World Cup Research Update Check out the progress towards assuring that all World Cup soccer is on natural grass.
12 Highlights—TPI International Convention & Field Day Review the details as you prepare to head to Michigan in the last week in July.
16 National Golf Day on the Hill TPI joins GCSAA, PGA, and NTF as participants hold over 240 meetings on the farm bill.
18U.S. DOL Amends Methodology for Calculating AEWRs Update on Department of Labor’s rule changes in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate rules.
22 New Seed & Vegetative Stock Variety Preview Introducing 25 new varieties from 12 different suppliers.
28 Turfgrass Seed & Vegetative Stock Sources Contact these 23 TPI supplier members for your seed and vegetative stock needs.
31 Turfgrass Seed & Vegetative Stock Listings Available by Company Supplier companies provided their lists of available seed and vegetative stock varieties.
38 Crop and Market Predictions Suppliers give their input on the turfgrass seed and/or vegetative stock crop and market outlook.
50 Cool-Season & Warm-Season Grasses Overview Kevin Morris, executive director, NTEP, summarizes the data collected in the NTEP trials.
68 How to Improve Your Sleep Getting enough sleep? Dr. El-Ghoroury’s tips will help you get the rest you need.
70 Rooted in Research—Sod Production on Compost Dr. Fidanza reviews early 90s research that is every bit as relevant today.
72 NFLPA Continues to Push for Natural Grass Te players prefer natural grass for many reasons. Safety tops the list.
74 U.S. Sod Checkoff Updates Keep up to date on how checkoff programs can grow a market—in this case for SOD.
76 Future Leaders Spotlight Get to know two more cohorts in the TPI Future Leaders Fellowship program.
78 Why Non-Recruiters Are the Best Recruiters You Have Find the best talent by encouraging current employees to recruit for you.
80 2023 International Turfgrass Congress Recap Dr. Casey Reynolds reports on his trip to Toledo, Spain, for the ITC.
DEPARTMENTS
President's TURF…...…..................……...… 2 Executive Director's TURF …...................... 4 TPI News…………………….…................... 6 Te Lawn Institute News ...................... 8 & 9 Happenings.......................................82 & 84 Turfgrass Industry News ................. 86 & 88 Weather Watch….......................................92
Classified Ads.........................................94 Welcome New & Returning Members.....94 Advertisers Index....................................95 Turfgrass Industry Calendar.................96
BONUS
Tree Month Climate Predictions .... 90 Inspiration by Jim Novak .................. 95
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