September/October 2018
Turf News TLI Research Update
A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production
IN THIS ISSUE More Benefits of Turfgrass TPI Participation in NTEP 2019 Conference Preview ... And Much More
Cover: TLI Research at MSU Photo courtesy of Dr. Jay McCurdy
TURF NEWS Vol. 42 No. 5 September/October 2018
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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 Cisar, PhD (warm-season grasses)
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Aaron J. Patton, PhD Purdue University (cool-season grasses)
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IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: TLI Turfgrass Research Update
12 The Lawn Institute Turfgrass Research Update A report on how TLI. research dollars are allocated and projects currently funded.
22 City Fights Crime & Mental Illness with Natural Grass New research shows—the best tool to fight crime may be a lawnmower.
24 Remember Safety First When Operating a UTV OPEI offers several safety tips for UTV operators.
26 New USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction Access a new document from USGA on how latest research affects greens construction.
28 A Voice in the Process Read how TPI is now, and has long been, involved with NTEP.
34 Rooted in Research—Sod Strength Characteristics of 51 Cool-Season Mixtures A report on research conducted at the University of Minnesota on turfgrass mixtures.
40 Honors, Awards and Scholarships—Oh My! What Great Opportunities! It’s time to nominate candidates for TPI awards and urge students to apply for TLI scholarships.
42 Education Presentations Will Be Excellent Preview the education schedule for the TPI 2019 International Education Conference and encourage all on your staff that will benefit to make plans for Charlotte in February.
44 Start Your (Fundraising) Engines! Why fundraising for TLI is important and how you can help.
46 Donate to TLI and Really, Really Enjoy It! Experience the joy of five TPI couples that got together due to the 2018 TLI Auction.
48 TPI Family Comes to the Rescue A TPI member responds when another has a van breakdown far from home.
52 Turf Association Updates Reports from ETS, ETP, WSPA and Turf Australia.
PLUS
TPI News………………………................…6 Turf Industry News.........................……….59 DEPARTMENTS
President's TURF…...….................…………2 Executive Director's TURF.…..........................4 Te Lawn Institute News……....…........…..8 Welcome New & Returning Members......63
TPI Turf News September/October 2018 BONUS
TLI Helpful Hints Pass-Along….........9 NEW TPI Member-Only Brochure....10 Happenings..............................................57 Classified Ads..........................................62 Advertisers Index.....................................63 Turf Industry Calendar...........................64
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