September/October 2017
Turf News Research
A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production
& TPI Summer Program Reca
ogramRecap
IN THIS ISSUE Visit TPI’s Summer Program Tour Stops Meet the Jasperson Family Ag—Trends, Topics & Tomorrow ... And Much More
Cover: Tuckahoe Turf Farms Photo by: Steve Trusty
TURF NEWS Vol. 41 No. 5 September/October 2017
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TPI Contact Information
Executive Director Casey Reynolds, PhD
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Associate Executive Director/ Advertising Sales Karen R. Cooper
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Director of Operations/Director of Meetings Sandy Reynolds
sreynolds@TurfGrassSod.org
Co-Editors Steve & Suz Trusty
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Art Director Jane Tomlinson
jane@inkumbrella.com
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
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IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: Research
12 TPI Member Has Role in MLB Little League Classic Tuckahoe Turf Farms was the sod supplier for this field renovation.
14 TLI Research Update Read about research funded by the TPI Foundation—Te Lawn Institute.
16 Rooted in Research Te inaugural column of this new feature highlights topics from the ITRC.
20 TPI 2017 Summer Program Recap See highpoints from the July TPI Summer Program held in conjunction with the ITRC.
28 ITRC & TPI Visit Tuckahoe Turf Farms Attendees learn how Tuckahoe markets to high profile venues and soccer moms.
34 TPI Keynote—Trends in Agriculture Tis informative and entertaining presentation grabbed audience attention.
32 TPI Visits Trump National Bedminster Just 3 days after the Women’s U.S. Open attendees learned how sod was key to the play.
36 Meet the Jaspersons Tis feature on industry leaders highlights this Wisconsin family and their operation.
42 Innovation & Generations—Spotlight on NG Turf Read how the second generation of this 32-year-old company is helping it grow.
46 Sod Farmers: Players in the Sports Turf Industry In this reprint, read answers to questions posed to TPI members by SportsTurf magazine.
52 To Succeed as a Leader, Share the Big Picture Five strategies a leader can use to foster a workplace where every employee feels valued.
54 7 Secrets That Increase Your Leadership Impact Employ these secrets and increase your leadership impact to set up your team for success.
58 How to Win Over Stubborn Gatekeepers Tips to make the gatekeeper a champion for your cause to reach beyond the gate.
PLUS
TPI News………………………................…6 Turf Industry News.........................……….59 DEPARTMENTS
President's TURF…...….................…………2 Executive Director's TURF.….........................4 Te Lawn Institute News……....…......…..10 Welcome New & Returning Members......63
49 STMA Announces Contest Winner Te Sports Turf Managers Association winner of ‘Stars and Stripes’ mowing pattern contest.
56 How to Make Your Training Stick Te brain retains a small percentage of information delivered. Here are tips to increase that.
BONUS CSSA Award Winner .............................8 TLI Helpful Hints Pass-Along…........11 Association Updates................................50 Classified Ads..........................................62 Advertisers Index.....................................63 Turf Industry Calendar...........................64
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