September/October 2019
Turf News TLI
A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass production
Research Update &Summ
Convention Recap Ct Rp Summer IN THIS ISSUE
New TPI Website Update on Glyphosate Climate Change Part 2
... And Much More
Cover: U of MN Research Tour Photo by Steve Trusty
TURF NEWS Vol. 43 No. 5 September/October 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
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 444 E. Roosevelt Road #346, Lombard, IL 60148 Periodical postage paid at Jefferson City, MO
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IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: The Lawn Institute Research Update
10 Rooted in Research—TLI Turfgrass Research Update Reports and findings from ongoing TLI funded turfgrass research.
22 2019 Summer Convention Recap Review the sights and activities from the 2019 Summer Convention & Field Day in Minnesota.
30 Ian True Surprised with Honors at Summer Field Day! Long-time member and TPI supporter Ian True receives two surprise honors at Field Day.
32 Larry Humphreys Honored for 50 Years in the Sod Industry! Landmark Turf & Native Seed’s Humphreys recognized for 50 years of service!
33 2020 Education Conference & Field Day will be Magical! Information you need to continue your preparations for Orlando in February.
36 New Brochure Now Available on TPI Website A brochure on Turfgrass Area Calculations for New Sod now available for members to share.
38 TPI Launches New Website in Minneapolis Te launch coincides with the session on Communicating the Value of Natural Grass.
46 Honors, Awards and Scholarships Nominate deserving individuals for TPI Honors and Awards and apply for TLI student scholarships.
48 The Glyphosate Debacle Read this fact-based report on the latest in the battle over this important tool.
52 ITGAP Tour 2019—U.S. Experts Educate Growers AusGAP certified turf producers in Australia get extra attention in March.
54 Innovations & Generations—It’s in the Blood Rick Pump, Sr. tells his family’s story, over one-hundred years in the making.
58 Climate Change and Turf Emphasis on precipitation in this second in a series of reports on the relationship between natural grass and climate change.
DEPARTMENTS President's TURF…...….................………2 Executive Director's TURF.…......................4 TPI News………………...………............…6 Te Lawn Institute News………............…8 Happenings..........................................64-65 Turf Industry News……..................66 &68 Classified Ads……..........................…..70
TPI Turf News September/October 2019
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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