March/April 2019
Turf News Tackling
A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production g Labor Issues IN THIS ISSUE
Get Checked Out Meet Two Award Winners Drone Use in Sod Production
... And Much More
Cover: State Farm Stadium Keeps it Real With Moveable Field Photo by Steve Trusty
TURF NEWS Vol. 43 No. 2 March/April 2019
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:
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TPI Contact Information Executive Director Casey Reynolds, PhD
creynolds@TurfGrassSod.org
Associate Executive Director/ Advertising Sales/Industry Calendar Karen R. Cooper
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Co-Editors Steve & Suz Trusty
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Art Director Jane Tomlinson
jane@inkumbrella.com
Classified Ads Geri Hannah
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Director of Meetings Sandy Reynolds, CMP
sreynolds@TurfGrassSod.org
Meetings Manager Daniel Morris
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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 March/April 2019
12 Tackling Labor Issues—Finder—Keepers Tips on screening applicants to find the best employees.
14 Weeders As Leaders Jeff McManus maintains a first-class campus at Ole Miss by turning his staff into leaders.
18 Get Checked Out! Getting checked out with regular physical exams could save your life.
22 Keep It Real! Grow your business by joining in on the TPI Keep It Real campaign.
24 George Toma—God of Sod—And Then Some! Te preeminent groundskeeper is a great friend of our industry.
25 Dr. Brian Unruh TPI Turfgrass Educator Award of Excellence University of Florida educator honored at TPI International Education Conference.
30 Dr. Richard White Named TPI Honorary Member Dr. White honored for longtime commitment to the natural grass industry.
32 Project Evergreen/STMA Rebuilds Field In Phoenix Nearly 100 people, including sports turf managers, sod growers and locals renovate field.
34 STMA Seminar on Wheels Tours TPI and some members spotlighted during STMA’s annual facility tours.
36 April is… National Lawn Care Month Find out how to maximize this annual promotion to build awareness of the value of lawns.
38 National Team Addresses Poa annua Epidemic in Turfgrass A team of 16 scientists across 15 universities involved in $5.7 million project to address this threat.
42 Drone Use in Sod Production Drones can provide some great insight but must be used properly.
50 Rooted in Research—Pre-Plant Fumigation Options Read the latest research on fumigation options in turfgrass renovation.
DEPARTMENTS President's TURF…...….................………2 Executive Director's TURF.…......................4 TPI News………………...………............…6 Association Updates……..................…..48 Happenings..........................................56-57 Turf Industry News…….....…..........58&60
Classified Ads............................................62 Advertisers Index.......................................63 Welcome New & Returning Members....63
Turf Industry Calendar.............................64 BONUS
Tank You TLI Donors ..................8&10 TLI Helpful Hints Pass-Along................9
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