November/December 2016 Turf Ne The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production News A publication of Turfgrass Producers International
Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE New Products for 2017 Past Presidents Share Highlights CELEBRATE TPI’s 50th with the 2000s
... And Much More
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide
Cover: Annual Equipment & Buyer’s Guide Photo: Steve Trusty
TURF NEWS Vol. 40 No. 6 November/December 2016
Published by: Turfgrass Producers International 2 East Main St. East Dundee, IL 60118 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 Interim Executive Director 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 Geri Hannah
ghannah@TurfGrassSod.org
Public Relations Update Jim Novak
jnovak@TurfGrassSod.org
Industry Calendar Geri Hannah
ghannah@TurfGrassSod.org
Director of Meetings Sandy Reynolds
sreynolds@TurfGrassSod.org
Meetings Manager Daniel Morris
meetings@yournextmeeting.com
Editorial Advisors John Cisar, Ph.D. (warm-season grasses)
cisarturfdoc@gmail.com
Brian Horgan, Ph.D. 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 2 East Main Street, East Dundee, IL 60118 Periodical postage paid at Jefferson City, MO
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12 Introducing the Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide Read the summary of this year’s guide and check the index to help you find just the items you are seeking.
13 New for 2017 Check out the 15 new and/or updated products designed to help you grow your business.
19 Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide
41 pages of information from 36 supplier members including many pictures and QR codes to help you gain more information to assist you in determining what is going to best suit your needs.
66 Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide Supplier Listing All the information you need to contact the companies listing products in the 2016 Buyer’s Guide.
70 The Lawn Institute (TLI) Has Exciting News
Read about all the exciting opportunities to help raise funds to finance education and research for this important industry while you acquire good times, and possibly secure well known or one-of-a- kind products or services to enhance your personal and/or business life.
72 University of Florida Turfgrass Breeding and Research Program
Learn more about Dr. Kevin Kenworthy’s ‘real world’ program and its impact on not only Florida, but potentially the entire turfgrass industry.
78 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues—The Decade Beginning in 2000 We continue to celebrate the past Fabulous 50 Years of TPI with this look at 2000 through 2009.
86 Ike Thomas—A Man of Many Hats
30 years after serving as the Association’s President, Ike Tomas is still very much involved in numerous activities and business ventures.
89 The Lain Family, Pine Island Turf Nursery, and a Lasting Legacy
Charles, Sr. and Chip Lain, two TPI Past-Presidents, and Chip’s daughter, Kelsey Lain Gurda, look back on Pine Island Turf Nursery’s 50 years in business.
97 Turf Australia Reports on Successful Forums
NXGen Forum successfully showcased turf ’s significant role in urban development and water restrictions. Te 2016 roadshows of forums were also a great success.
PLUS
TPI News………………………................…6 TURF Industry News....................……….99 DEPARTMENTS
President's TURF…...…...............…………2 Executive Director's TURF.….....................4 Welcome New & Returning Members…103 Te Lawn Institute News……....…........…..8
TPI Turf News November/December 2016 BONUS
TLI Helpful Hints Pass-Along…...…......9 Classified Ads.........................................102 Advertisers Index...................................103 TURF Industry Calendar.....................104
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