May/June 2019
Turf News Protecting
A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production g Your Investments IN THIS ISSUE
2019 Conference Recap Overcoming a Fire Research Findings
... And Much More
Cover: Scene from TPI’s 2019 Conference Photo by Steve Trusty
TURF NEWS Vol. 43 No. 3 May/June 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
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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
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Classified Ads Geri Hannah
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Director of Meetings Sandy Reynolds, CMP
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Meetings Manager Daniel Morris
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Editorial Advisors John Sorochan, PhD University of Tennessee (warm-season grasses)
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Aaron J. Patton, PhD Purdue University (cool-season grasses)
ajpatton@purdue.edu
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10 Protecting Your Investments from Natural Disasters Pick up tips for proactive preparedness and savvy post-event strategies.
12 After the Fire—Overcoming Tragedy Grassland Oregon, Inc. shares how they kept going after a tragic fire last August.
20 TPI Market Research Explores What it Takes to Keep It REAL! Learn what research revealed in developing the #KeepItREAL™ campaign, why it matters, and how it can help your business.
24 2019 Conference Recap Whether you made it to Charlotte or not, you’ll want to review highlights of the Conference.
34 Weed Control Lessons Learned in 2018 University of Tennessee research provides new insight into weed control in turfgrass.
38 Pivot Point—Turn On A Dime Without Sacrificing Results Shawn Rhodes offers strategies to help your business quickly adapt to change to achieve success.
44 Make your Plans for Minneapolis in July Get a preview of the many reasons to attend TPI’s Summer Convention & Field Day July 23-25.
48 Wagner Sod, Landscaping & Irrigation Company Meet our 2019 Field Day hosts and learn about their multi-faceted family business.
54 Sara Lechlider Awarded Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship Meet the recipient of the four-year scholarship sponsored by Te Lawn Institute.s.
56 Krysta Bouchard Awarded Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship Meet the recipient of the one-year scholarship sponsored by Te Lawn Institute.
59 Rooted in Research—Do North American Consumers Prefer Low-Input Turfgrasses for their Home Lawns?
Tis report from a group of researchers provides background and insight on what homeowners want regarding their lawns.
DEPARTMENTS President's TURF…...….................………2 Executive Director's TURF.…......................4 TPI News………………...………............…6 Te Lawn Institute News………............…8 Association Updates……..................…..58 Happenings..........................................64-65 Turf Industry News……..................66 &68
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Classified Ads..........................................70 Advertisers Index.......................................71 Welcome New & Returning Members....71
Turf Industry Calendar.............................72 BONUS
Tank You TLI Donors ..........................8 TLI Helpful Hints Pass-Along................9
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