TPI NEWS WHAT TO KNOW


NEW TPI PUBLICATION IS IN THE WORKS TPI is creating a new publication on Best Management Practices for Land Leases in Sod Production. If you have any interest or experience in leasing land for sod production, please contact Dr. Casey Reynolds CReynolds@TurfgrassSod.org or 847-737-1846 to learn more. We are seeking 5-6 TPI members to work with our TPI staff and attorney to create this new publication for members.


NOT TOO LATE TO PROVIDE INPUT ON ANOTHER TPI PUBLICATION TPI is re-writing the 2006 TPI publication Guideline Specifications for Turfgrass Sodding and is seeking member input. If you use this old publication and have ideas for new content or edits, please reach out to Dr. Casey Reynolds at CReynolds@TurfgrassSod.org or 847-737-1846. And, if you have any suggestions or ideas for new TPI publications, please contact Casey to discuss new ideas for TPI Members Only benefits.


EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR TPI MEMBERS TPI has an Employee Health Insurance Program for TPI member farms! Check out the TPI website or visit https://www.associationpros.com/tpi-inquiryform for more information on how to apply.


TPI WORKING WITH EPA ON PROPOSED PESTICIDE CHANGES TPI is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on proposed changes to the herbicide Atrazine and other pesticides. Please contact Dr. Casey Reynolds at CReynolds@TurfgrassSod.org or 847-737-1846 if you have questions.


U.S. SOD CHECKOFF PROGRAM UPDATE Want to hear more about the proposed U.S. Sod Checkoff program? See the article starting on page 126 of this issue. See the Turf Industry calendar on page 144 of this issue or visit https://TurfgrassSod.org/ for a list of upcoming events. You can also contact Dr. Casey Reynolds at CReynolds@TurfgrassSod.org or 847-737- 1846 to schedule an event near you! The full text of the U.S. Sod Checkoff Program proposal and other information is available at www.SodCheckoff.org/Resources.


TPI WORKING WITH EPA ON STRATEGIC PLAN TPI is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the proposed 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan to make sure that sod farmers are included in important initiatives. If you have any thoughts or would like to provide input on this important initiative, contact Dr. Casey Reynolds at CReynolds@TurfgrassSod.org or 847-737-1846.


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FEBRUARY 9-13-2025—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Plan now for another great opportunity for an outstanding get-together with fellow TPI members from all over the world who will be attending the 2025 TPI International Education Conference & Field Day in San Antonio, Texas. Please see the preview article beginning on page 12. Mark your calendars and register now. More details are available on the TPI website https://TurfgrassSod.org/.


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