Michael (Mike) J. Dunk was the MRTF President-Elect and a dedicated MRTF board member since 2021. Unfortunately, we lost Mike on July 19, 2023. He left behind his wife, Angie, son Cannon, and stepson, Austin. Mike had not been on the board long, but he was active. Some of Mike’s recent accomplishments within the MRTF[Read More…]
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…]
Nematology: The Purdue Turfgrass Pathology Program recently graduated Asa McCurdy, M.S. following his research scouring the state last year to assess nematode populations on golf putting greens. Asa sampled 10 golf courses throughout Indiana to continue his previous research sampling from 10 courses in Missouri/KC. To our knowledge, this is the first broad systematic nematode[Read More…]
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…]
October 30, 2023 Day of service; Abby & Libby Memorial Park, Delphi, IN November 16-17, 2023 Turf & Landscape Seminar; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette, IN December 2023 Herbicide Workshop (Virtual Class) December 7, 2023 Herbicide Workshop; Holiday Inn Purdue, Fort Wayne, IN December 12, 2023 Herbicide Workshop; The Fort Golf Resort, Indianapolis, IN January[Read More…]
