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…]
Ashley Ryan Breed
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…]
The Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day is an annual one-day event with the objective of providing professional turf and landscape managers with exposure and education to the latest research and technical resources. Field Day features research tours, talks on current topics, and a tradeshow with over 40 exhibitors displaying equipment, turf, and landscape products.[Read More…]
The MRTF’s Executive board visits Purdue’s campus annually to maintain positive relationships with the Dean and Department Heads who are involved with the Turf Program at the University. In attendance were MRTF president: Devin Moyers, past presidents: Blain Poole & Brad Pugh, vice president: Phil Fischer, and treasurer: Randy Brehmer. They were joined by the[Read More…]
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – The MRTF’s Distinguished Service Award Reception (held during the Indiana Green Expo) is always a great time for our members, students, our DSA winner, and their families to come together to celebrate the many accomplishments achieved by everyone in the room. This year, a check for $196,925 was presented to[Read More…]