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  2. 3: Midwest Memo

Upcoming Event: Turf & Landscape Field Day (2023)

Midwest Regional Turf Foundation > 3: Midwest Memo

Issue 3: Midwest Memo - June 15, 2023

This issue contains 8 articles.
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Upcoming Event: Turf & Landscape Field Day (2023)

June 13, 2023
By: Ashley Ryan Breed
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Field day attendees observe different techniques of turf and landscape care.   Turf industry tradeshow and research tours at Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University’s Turf and Landscape Field Day will take place on Tuesday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research[Read More…]


MRTF’s President-Elect Initiative: Chip In Program

June 13, 2023
By: Ashley Ryan Breed
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MRTF Financial Update

June 13, 2023
By: Aaron J Patton
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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…]


Research Spotlight: The Right Way to Control Ground Ivy (Summer 2023)

June 13, 2023
By: Aaron J Patton
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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…]


Research Spotlight: Bermudagrass Cultivar Evaluation (Summer 2023)

June 14, 2023
By: Cale Bigelow
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Research Update – Bigelow June 2023 Bermudagrass Cultivar Evaluation – Winter Survival  As I write this research update we are about one week from the official astronomical start of summer and conditions for sustained, vigorous turf growth in the Lower Midwest has been met with fits and starts. This is especially true for the warm-season[Read More…]


Campus Spotlight: New Pesticide Storage Building

June 13, 2023
By: Ashley Ryan Breed
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  The new pesticide storage building at the W. H. Daniel Turfgrass Center was donated by Meridian Hills Country Club, at the advice of Jared Weight (superintendent).  Mike Dunk (Superintendent, Coyote Crossing) and Devin Moyers (Kenny Machinery) worked with Jared to arrange for the donation and subsequently move the building to its current home.  Scott[Read More…]


Campus Spotlight: College of Ag Super Heroes

June 13, 2023
By: Ashley Ryan Breed
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The MRTF’s support of the William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center really pays off. Congrats to Glenn and Ben for this awesome recognition of all their hard work!   Dear College of Agriculture Colleagues, This week’s College of Ag Super Heroes are Glenn Hardebeck, turfgrass research center manager, and Benjamin Royal, turfgrass research[Read More…]


2023 Calendar of Events

January 19, 2023
By: Ashley Ryan Breed
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January 30 – February 1, 2023 Indiana Green Expo; Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN Spring, TBA Day of service July 18, 2023 Turf & Landscape Field Day; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette, IN August 1, 2023 Lawncare Diagnostic Training; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette, IN October 2, 2023 MRTF Golf Day –Fundraiser; Pine Valley Country[Read More…]


3: Midwest Memo

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  • Upcoming Event: Turf & Landscape Field Day (2023)
  • Upcoming Event: Turf & Landscape Field Day (2023)
  • MRTF’s President-Elect Initiative: Chip In Program
  • MRTF’s President-Elect Initiative: Chip In Program
  • MRTF Financial Update
  • MRTF Financial Update
  • Research Spotlight: The Right Way to Control Ground Ivy (Summer 2023)
  • Research Spotlight: The Right Way to Control Ground Ivy (Summer 2023)
  • Research Spotlight: Bermudagrass Cultivar Evaluation (Summer 2023)
  • Research Spotlight: Bermudagrass Cultivar Evaluation (Summer 2023)
  • Campus Spotlight: New Pesticide Storage Building
  • Campus Spotlight: New Pesticide Storage Building
  • Campus Spotlight: College of Ag Super Heroes
  • Campus Spotlight: College of Ag Super Heroes
  • 2023 Calendar of Events
  • 2023 Calendar of Events
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