MRTF Members Host Purdue Turf Students A special thank you to all the MRTF members who hosted field trips for Dr. Patton’s senior capstone, turf course. This year we visited several sites to help students learn both how to create different agronomic programs but also many of the other challenges in managing a diverse set[Read More…]
Aaron J Patton
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023 the Purdue Turf Program, the Purdue Green Industry Working Group and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation successfully hosted the Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day. The weather was fantastic – after a few 7 am sprinkles – and the education, food, and exhibitors were top notch! The Purdue Turf and[Read More…]
YOUR Support Makes a DIFFERENCE! Have you ever wondered how the MRTF operates or where your membership dues, registration income, or donation ends up? Well, I thought I would take a few moments to share how this all works and why your involvement in the MRTF makes a difference. The MRTF is governed by a[Read More…]
The Right Way to Control Ground Ivy The Rate and Product Make a Difference By Aaron Patton, Ph.D. The go-to product for broadleaf weed control is often a pre-mixture of phenoxy herbicides such as 2,4-D; mecoprop (MCPP); or MCPA, as well as the benzoic acid dicamba. These ingredients make up the majority of what are[Read More…]
Indiana Green Expo 2023 Recap There were over 900 pre-registered attendees, including staff and speakers as well as over 350 exhibitors, and 200 on-site registrations for the 2023 IGE. The Indiana Green Expo wishes to thank the following Sponsors that assist in alleviating some of the inherent cost of putting on an event of this[Read More…]
