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  2. 1: Midwest Memo

Steve Mueller Honored as the MRTF’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award Winner

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Issue 1: Midwest Memo - January 2, 2023

Please enjoy the first issue of the Midwest Memo. This newsletter will be available to our members quarterly.
This issue contains 5 articles.
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Steve Mueller Honored as the MRTF’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award Winner

January 17, 2023
By: Aaron J Patton
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Steve Mueller Honored as 2023 Distinguished Service Award Winner Steve Mueller, Director of Agronomy and Facilities of Pine Valley Country Club (Fort Wayne, IN) is the 2023 MRTF Distinguished Service Award Winner. The MRTF Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor given by the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. It is awarded to individuals who have[Read More…]


Research Spotlight – Sod Production Update (Winter 2022)

January 12, 2023
By: Aaron J Patton and Ross Braun
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Sod Research at Purdue (2019-2022 summary) Aaron Patton and Ross Braun   Sod is an important specialty crop in the northern U.S., representing over $549 million in combined sales from the Northeast, Midwest, Plains, and Northwest regions of the US, and this value is expected to increase. Sod is important for new construction to prevent[Read More…]


New Membership Levels

January 19, 2023
By: Ashley Ryan Breed
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In 2023, the MRTF decided to expand the options for membership. Please see the table below for details on the current levels being offered. For more information on membership, the new ‘sustaining member’ add-on, or to become/renew a membership, please CLICK HERE.  


Campus Update – Riordan Chair

January 19, 2023
By: Ashley Ryan Breed
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Darrell Pehr of Golf Course Management magazine was at our field day in July and wrote a really nice article about our program in this national magazine. The article was published in September 2022 and you can read it below. The article is very complimentary of our program and a testament to the hard work[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…]


1: Midwest Memo

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  • Steve Mueller Honored as the MRTF’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award Winner
  • Steve Mueller Honored as the MRTF’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award Winner
  • Research Spotlight – Sod Production Update (Winter 2022)
  • Research Spotlight – Sod Production Update (Winter 2022)
  • New Membership Levels
  • New Membership Levels
  • Campus Update – Riordan Chair
  • Campus Update – Riordan Chair
  • 2023 Calendar of Events
  • 2023 Calendar of Events
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