Does the Right Divot Pattern Actually Improve Recovery? Aaron Patton and Naba Amgain Golfers warm-up and practice on driving range tees by hitting various clubs causing severe damage through the creation of multiple divots. Golf course superintendents shift hitting positions on the range tee to provide a fresh surface for the golfers while simultaneously[Read More…]
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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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]