The MRTF hosts many educational events throughout the year where you can earn credits that keep your pesticide license, through the OISC, current and active. Beyond that, you can rest assured that you are up-to-date on the latest and greatest information presented by the top researchers in the state. There is an Herbicide Workshop, offered[Read More…]
Ashley Ryan Breed
It’s that time of year again! Renew your membership now to continue receiving all your member benefits through 2026! The discounts on event registration and the knowledge gained by having access to the latest and greatest turf research in the state more than cover the cost of an annual membership. Other benefits (that I am[Read More…]
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture From the home turf to the legendary greens at iconic golf course Story by Ericka Bethel | Photos by Joshua Clark l Video by Steven Doyle | August 19, 2025 Purdue turf scientists making their mark at Olympia Fields The cups have all been cut and the greens have been watered[Read More…]
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Small steps to stadium dreams: A turf science student’s path to professional sports Story by Ericka Bethel | November 20, 2025 Finding his turf Every great journey begins with small steps, and for Ryan Leuck, a junior in horticulture and landscape architecture majoring in turf management and science, those first steps were taken[Read More…]
The MRTF Award of Achievement, established in 2005, was created to honor those who unselfishly have given to the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation, the turf industry, or the Purdue University Turf Program. The award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to improving the turfgrass industry in Indiana while also demonstrating high standards[Read More…]
If you don’t already know, Dr. Lee Miller releases seasonal disease reports that the MRTF shares with all their members. These reports are shared via email whenever they become available. If you are not receiving these reports regularly, please check your spam/junk folder or email admin@mrtf.org to be sure that you’re on the email list.[Read More…]
The classroom/conference room at the Daniel Turfgrass Research Building received a complete renovation this summer. Work on the project, sponsored by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist, began May 1st and was completed in time for attendees of the Lawncare Diagnostic Training Seminar in mid-August. The Turf Center building was constructed in 1999, and[Read More…]
We want to extend a big THANK YOU to all who have chosen to be 2025 MRTF Members this year. Please see below for a breakdown (to date) and some additional links to important member info. Membership breakdown: TOTAL 2025 Members: 405 Individual Members: 95 Business Bronze Members: 199 Business Silver Members: 31 Business Gold[Read More…]
October 13th, 2025 @ Warren Golf Course, Notre Dame, IN Our Annual Golf Day Fundraiser is always an enjoyable day of networking and fellowship with turf industry professionals! The goal is to raise awareness of programs and activities of the Purdue Turf Program and to support and promote turfgrass research and education. The event[Read More…]
The 2025 Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day took place on July 8 at the W.H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette, drawing professionals from across Indiana and the Midwest. In addition to the 350 attendees, there were 30 exhibitors featured in the trade show. The event began in the morning[Read More…]