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November/December 2024
Annual
A publication of Turfgrass Producers International The only magaz ne devo The only magaziine devoted exclusively tto u grass pr ly o t turfgrass production Equipme t& Produc
New Products for 2025 Natural Grass Enhances Art 2025 TPI International Education Conference & Field Day Highlights
... And Much More
ment & Product Buyer’s Guide
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE ARTICLES FOCUS: Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide
Cover: Sunset at Saratoga Sod Farm Photo courtesy Saratoga Sod Farm, Inc.
TURF NEWS Vol. 48 No. 6 November/December 2024
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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
Membership & Marketing Manager Allie Shriver
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Advertising Sales/Classified Ads Allie Shriver
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Co-Editors Steve & Suz Trusty
SteveTrusty@TurfgrassSod.org SuzTrusty@TurfgrassSod.org
Art Director Jane Tomlinson
jane@inkumbrella.com
Director of Meetings Liz Lonsbrough
Liz@TurfgrassSod.org
Policy Consultant Jonathan Moore
jonathanm494@gmail.com
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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10 Update on DOL H-2A Rule Challenge Read the latest on the Challenge to the DOL H-2A rules as of Press Time for this issue.
12 TPI’s 2025 International Education Conference & Field Day is Not to be Missed See the many reasons you need to make your plans now to be in Texas in February.
20 Check Out the New TPI Exchange Program Get the information you need to participate in this important initiative.
22Let’s Get Sappy—Introducing Sap Sampling Find out what Sap Sampling is and why you should care.
28Introducing the Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide Read the summary of this year’s guide and use the index to help find the items you are seeking.
29New for 2025 Check out the 22 new and/or updated products designed to help you grow your business.
38 Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide Over 65 pages of information from 39 supplier members to help you determine what best fits your needs.
110 Annual Equipment & Product Buyer’s Guide Supplier Listing All the information you need to contact the companies featuring products in the 2024 Buyer’s Guide.
114 Rooted in Research—Yellow Patch Disease of Sod Dr. Fidanza highlights the things to know about Rhizoctonia blight diseases
116 The Secrets of Visionary Thinkers—10 Rules for Brainstorming Success Discover 10 steps you need to follow to get the most out of any brainstorming session.
118NFLPA Turf Wars Highlights from Sportico’s five-article series on the business side of NFL stadium surface decisions.
120 Natural Grass Enhances Art at The Joslyn Te importance of natural grass to the $100 million expansion to Omaha’s Joslyn Art Gallery.
122 The Enduring Legacy of Beck’s Turf in Alabama A staple in the turf industry established in 1938 continues to be an industry leader.
126 Latest Update on the Proposed U.S. Sod Checkoff Review the latest developments as the industry awaits USDA’s announcement of the next step in the proposed U.S. Sod Checkoff initiative.
128 The Habit Hack—Rewire Your Brain for Better Customer Service Learn the science behind habits and implement strategies to provide better customer service.
DEPARTMENTS
President's TURF ............................……… 2 Executive Director's TURF …...................... 4 TPI News…………………….…................6-7 Te Lawn Institute News .......................8 & 9 Welcome New & Returning Members .....117 Happenings .................................... 130-132
TPI Turf News November/December 2024
Turfgrass Industry News ............134-136 Tree Month U.S. Weather Maps......138 Tree Month Global Weather Maps...139 Weather Watch…..............................140 Classified Ads.......................................142 Advertisers Index..................................143 Turfgrass Industry Calendar................144
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