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…]
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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…]
Understanding and Controlling Wild Violet in Lawns Wild violet (Viola sororia) is a widespread perennial broadleaf weed that can be particularly challenging to control in lawns. It is often found in shaded residential areas with established trees and thinner turf swards, and its presence in moist habitats suggests it may prefer irrigated sites. While some[Read More…]
Have you ever wondered how the MRTF operates—or where your membership dues, event registrations, or generous donations go? I’d like to share our FY26 budget with you to show how your involvement directly fuels our mission and makes a lasting impact. The MRTF is guided by a dedicated and diverse board of directors—your industry peers[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…]