FROM THE MTA PRESIDENT, Jeremy Tate
AN EXCITING TIME OF YEAR The
MTA Board and I hope the spring is treating you and your family well. This year seems to be a repeat of last year in terms of rainfall, but as you already know, in Mississippi weather can change in the blink of an eye. I certainly look forward to drier weather and green grass growing. The spring rush is an exciting time of year. People are eager to get outdoors and soak up some sunshine. With that comes new landscape clients, golfers dusting their clubs off, fresh chalk lines on the baseball fields, and homeowners seeking advice from turf professionals like you. For these reasons, please take advantage of the upcoming events. We had an exceptional Roadshow in Senatobia. Northwest Community College was a great host. As usual, I was afforded the opportunity to acquire new knowledge which I will be implementing in the field this coming year. The Yard Dawg Classic is set for June 9. Starkville Country Club will be hosting this year. We have formed a Tournament Committee and plan to have some great prizes. We certainly expect this tournament to be a treat for our members, so please make plans to join us. MSU Turf Field Day is September 17. Dr. McCurdy is planning a social for the night of the 16th. This event is a must for those who wish to grow in turf knowledge. Finally, the Deep South Turf Expo is in Biloxi on November 2 through November 5. Thank you for your support of the MTA. Have an awesome spring, and take some time to reflect on how blessed we truly are.
Mississippi Turfgrass Association Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Fax: (662) 325-2705 www.msturfassociation.org Published by: Leading Edge Communications, LLC 206 Bridge Street Franklin, TN 37064 Office: (615) 790-3718 Fax: (615) 794-4524 info@leadingedgecommunications.com MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS EDITOR James D. McCurdy, Ph.D.
MTA OFFICERS PRESIDENT Jeremy Tate Tate’s Turf LLC (662) 209-0023 VICE PRESIDENT Keair Edwards City of Gulfport (228) 861-5641 SECRETARY/TREASURER Dr. Barry Stewart Mississippi State University (662) 325-2725 PAST PRESIDENT Al Osteen Turf Consultant (601) 214-9907 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Linda Wells Mississippi State University Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Cell: (662) 769-7558 lmw218@pss.msstate.edu
DIRECTORS
Jeremy Tate
Chris Hussey / Sod Hussey Sod Farm (662) 231-3203
MTA President
Justin Lanford / North Starkville Country Club (662) 822-5806 Todd McCullough / Grounds-Lawn Maintenance City of Louisville (601) 416-3292
Southeast Turf utilizes the best deep aerification equipment available today to address any type of turf aerification need, including Deep Drill and Drill & Fill.
Randy Emens
256-255-5231 • SouthEastTurf.com • seturfmaint@gmail.com 211 Skyline Road • Madison, AL 35758
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Rob Webb / Central GreenPoint Ag (601) 594-5798 Frank Ogletree / South Hattiesburg Country Club (601) 543-5033 Scooter Huckabee / Industry LADD’S (601) 818-7586
FACULTY ADVISOR Jay McCurdy, Ph.D. (662) 325-2331
