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July//August 2025 A publication of Turfgrass Producers International urfgrass produ grass production
Annual Seed &Vegetative Stock Issue
New Variety Preview
2025 Crop and Market Predictions
Lawn & Order Recap ... And Much More
Cover: Seed Production Field Photo Courtesy of Turf Merchants, Inc. (TMI)
TURF NEWS Vol. 49 No. 4 July/August 2025
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TPI Contact Information
Executive Director Casey Reynolds, PhD
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Membership & Marketing Allie Roed
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Co-Editors Steve & Suz Trusty
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Art Director Jane Tomlinson
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Meetings & Administration Liz Lonsbrough
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Policy Consultant Jonathan Moore
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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
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TPI Turf News July/August 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: Annual Seed & Vegetative Stock Issue
10 Lawn & Order: TPI’s Impact on Public Policy Read how TPI is reaching out to legislators and rule makers at all levels for TPI Members’ benefit.
15 U.S. Sod Checkoff Referendum Results Te results are in. Now what are the next steps to promote your industry?
16 Kenan Stadium Returns to its Roots North Carolina’s football stadium is again natural grass. Follow the steps that got it there.
22 TPI’s Spotlight Shines on Future Leaders Fellowship Members Second in a series with Future Leaders Fellowship members sharing their story as part of the program.
28 Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship Opportunities Prepare to apply for a TLI Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship between September 1 and November 7, 2025.
30 New Seed & Vegetative Stock Variety Preview Introducing 25 new varieties from 10 different suppliers.
36 Turfgrass Seed and Vegetative Stock Sources Contact these 21 TPI supplier members for your seed and vegetative stock needs.
38 Turfgrass Seed & Vegetative Stock Listings Supplier companies provided their lists of available seed and vegetative stock varieties.
44 Crop and Market Predictions Suppliers give their input on the turfgrass seed and/or vegetative stock crop and market outlook.
56 Cool-Season & Warm-Season Grasses Overview Kevin Morris, executive director of NTEP, summarizes the latest data collected in the NTEP trials.
74 Rooted in Research—Crabgrass—The Number One Grassy Weed in Turf Dr. Mike Fidanza discusses why crabgrass is so pesky, how it got so prevalent, and controlling it.
76 American Ryegrass: A New Turfgrass Species Read how this new hybrid grass was developed and how it differs from other grasses.
82 Weathering the Storm—How Sod Farms Prepare for and Recover from Natural Disasters
Learn how to prepare for the worst even before a severe storm is forecast and tips on recovery. DEPARTMENTS
President's TURF …...…................……...… 2 Executive Director's TURF …...................... 4 TPI News ………………….….................. 6-7 Te Lawn Institute News ............................ 8-9 Happenings ........................................ 86-87 Turfgrass Industry News ...................... 88-89
U.S. 3-Month Climate Predictions ....... 90 Global Weather Anomaly Maps ......... 91 Weather Watch…................................92 Classified Ads.........................................94 Advertisers Index....................................95 New & Returning Members .…........... 95 Turfgrass Industry Calendar................ 96
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