The Official Publication of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association, the Tennessee Valley Sports Turf Managers Association and the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association
The Official Publication of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association, Tennessee Valley Sports Turf Managers Association and the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S APRIL/MAY 2009
12
Cover Story
16
Weed Watch
F E AT U R E D A RT I C L E S
12
What’s New in Controlling Brown Patch?
16
Weed Watch — Log on to a New Turfgrass Weed Science Resource
18
In the Landscape — Hostas… Lush Additions to Any Landscape
D E PA RT M E N T S From the TTA President, Bob Hogan
6
From the TVSTMA President, Stephen Crockett 8
4
From the MTGCSA President, Shelia Finney
10
Calendar of Events
22
Index of Advertisers
22
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
18 In the Landscape
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
F R O M T H E T TA P R E S I D E N T Bob Hogan
WHAT A
Granddaughter! hope everyone is doing well. Did I tell you that we have a new granddaughter? Mary Brynlee Callis is the new sister to my other granddaughter, Taylor Faith Callis, and the daughter of Stephen and Brooke Callis. She was born on March 17. The doctors said she was just perfect. I told them that I already knew that. What a way to brag about your grandchildren. I wish that I could say the same about our financial position of the TTA. Let me explain. We had a great conference and trade show. BUT we had 423 attendees this year, down from 473 attending in 2008. Of the 473 attendees who came in 2008, 136 did not come back in 2009. However, we did have 72 new faces in 2009, which gives us a net loss of 64 attendees. We had 103 entities that came in 2008 that did not come back in 2009. However, we did have 35 new entities that came in 2009 that did not come in 2008. This gives us a net loss of 68 entities. For the year 2008, we had 377 members. For the year 2009, we have 314 members, which is a net loss of 63 members. I mention this because entities have people, people are attendees, attendees become members, and all bring in revenue. With the conference, trade show and members being our only source of revenue, this past year we will have a shortfall of approximately $14,000. Based on the average of the last several years of expenses, I project we will have a net loss for the year 2009 of approximately $10,000. This is not the direction I want this organization to go under my watch. However, we have a plan, and it is not a bailout plan. By working together, we will make it succeed, but we need your help. We, the board of directors and executive committee, are working on ways to increase our revenue. I believe our expenses are in line for our organization, but we are looking hard at each expense to be sure. We will work hard to increase our entities, attendees and members, but I am asking you to do the same. Increasing revenue by people will work, but let us look at other ways. One way is by increasing our membership fees. We have not had an increase in several years. We are looking at different ways to have an additional fundraiser. I hope to hear from each of you about different ideas to do this. We may ask for additional financial support from each of the different groups that make up the TTA. We are very grateful for all of the support that you are giving now. I promise we will make it work. If you have any questions or ideas about the TTA, the Conference & Trade Show and how we can increase revenue, please call me at The Hogan Company, 1-888-224-6426.
I
Bob Hogan, TTA President
6
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
The Official Publication of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association, the Tennessee Valley Sports Turf Managers Association and the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association
Tennessee Turfgrass is the official publication of The Tennessee Turfgrass Association 400 Franklin Road Franklin, Tennessee 37069 (615) 591-8286 tnturfgrassassn@aol.com www.ttaonline.org Published by Leading Edge Communications, LLC 206 Bridge Street Franklin, Tennessee 37064 (615) 790-3718 Fax (615) 794-4524 Email:info@leadingedgecommunications.com Editor Mr. Bill Marbet TTA OFFICERS President Bob Hogan The Hogan Company (888) 224-6426 Vice President Jay Willis Glen Eagle Golf Course (901) 508-1986 Secretary/Treasurer Bob McCurdy McCurdy Farms (731) 692-3515 Past President Bill Francis The Ridges Golf & CC (423) 913-2276 Executive Secretary Mr. Jim Uden (615) 591-8286 TTA 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Joel Beckham Mr. Dick Breedlove Mr. Paul Carter Mr. Doug Estes Mr. Thomas Garner Mr. Bill Marbet Mr. Scott McNeer Mr. Tommy Mittlesteadt Mr. Mitch Parker Mr. Scott Severance Mr. Doug Ward Mr. Sean VanHoose TTA ADVISORY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Mr. Bill Blackburn Mr. Lynn Ray Dr. Tom Samples Dr. Dennis Shepard Dr. John Sorochan
FROM THE TVSTMA PRESIDENT Stephen C. Crockett, CSFM
Update from the
TVSTMA Well, at this point, I’m sure that everyone is enjoying the challenges of working in the transition zone — what interesting spring weather we have had! As everyone kicks it into high gear, if you have the opportunity that inclement weather provides, take some time to get the word out about TVSTMA to our potential members. We are still working on committees, and I hope to have them up and running by 2010. As you well know, we have the opportunity to have one of the finest chapters in STMA if everyone just puts in a little time. Likewise, we are working to improve the website and to include some new features by the summer. To put in a word for upcoming events: the West Tennessee Meeting will be held in Union City on Wednesday, April 22. We are going to change it up and do a Field Day/Vendor Expo. Several pieces of new-to-the-market equipment will be demonstrated at the event, and all attendees will have the opportunity to use this equipment. There will also be several vendor demonstrations, as well as educational sessions. If you are in West Tennessee (or would like to make the journey out this way) and have a light Wednesday workload, come out and take advantage of this program. Again, thanks to everyone who commits time to this organization, and remember that membership in any group is what you take from it as an individual. Without you, there is no TVSTMA.
Chris Crockett, TVSTMA President
8
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
The Tennessee Turfgrass Association serves its members in the industry through education, promotion and representation. The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the association, its staff, or its board of directors, Tennessee Turfgrass Magazine, or its editors. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers, or Turfgrass Association members, does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services featured in this, past or subsequent issues of this quarterly publication. Copyright Š2009 by the Tennessee Turfgrass Association. Tennessee Turfgrass is published bi-monthly. Subscriptions are complimentary to members of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association. POSTMASTER: Send change of address notification to Tennessee Turfgrass Association, 400 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37069. Postage guaranteed. Third-class postage is paid at Franklin, TN. Printed in the U.S.A. Reprints and Submissions: Tennessee Turfgrass allows reprinting of material. Permission requests should be directed to the Tennessee Turfgrass Association. We are not responsible for unsolicited freelance manuscripts and photographs. Contact the managing editor for contribution information. Advertising: For display and classified advertising rates and insertions, please contact Leading Edge Communications, LLC, 206 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN 37064, (615) 7903718, Fax (615) 794-4524.
FROM THE MTGCSA PRESIDENT Shelia Finney
News from MTGCSA weather is starting to look like spring, and I know that I’m ready for it! On the other hand, the colder temperatures may mean that the year has a few less bugs. Or that may just be an old wives’ tales. In any case, bring on the warmer weather! The officers and directors for the Middle Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association (MTGCSA) for the coming year are:
The
President
Directors
Shelia Finney Gaylord Springs Golf Links
Joe Kennedy Vanderbilt Legends Club
Vice President
BJ Parker Brentwood Country Club
Scott Cole Laurel Cove
Secretary-Treasurer Bob Hogan The Hogan Company
Brent Needham The Governors Club Lynn Ray Golf Management Group
Mark your calendars For these MTGCSA meetings! May 11
October 26
Nashville Golf and Athletic Nashville, TN Host Superintendent: Todd Parker
Old Natchez Country Club Franklin, TN Host Superintendent: Larry Sigmon
September 14
November 16
Stones River Country Club Murfreesboro, TN Host Superintendent: Michael Brownlee
Fall Educational Session (4 hours) Gaylord Springs Golf Links Nashville, TN Host superintendent: Shelia Finney
Remember, if you are a member of the East, Middle or Memphis Area superintendents’ association, you are invited. All the meetings will offer GCSAA CEUs, pesticide recertification points or both. This is a valuable, cost-effective way for you to stay current on your points needs and stay connected to your fellow superintendents and supporting vendors. Hope to see you soon! Shelia Finney, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, MTGCSA President
10
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
COVER STORY
12
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
CONTINUED By Brandon Horvath, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech
ere in the transitional climate zone, tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is one of the most widely grown coolseason turfgrasses, particularly in lawns. A major limitation to the successful culture of tall fescue, though, is its susceptibility to brown patch. Brown patch (caused by the pathogen Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn) and leaf and sheath blight (caused by the pathogen Rhizoctonia zeae Voorhees) can cause significant disease in tall fescue turfs. These diseases cause similar symptoms, and distinguishing them in the field is extremely difficult and time consuming. Although many efforts have been made to understand the biology of these pathogens, brown patch and its close relatives (herein, Rhizoctonia diseases) remain serious pathogens of many cultivated turfgrasses. Currently, fungicide applications remain the best option for effectively controlling Rhizoctonia diseases. When most folks think of brown patch control on tall fescue, they decide which strobilurin fungicide they are going to spray, and they wonder if they will get 30 days of control from an application. However, many new products are emerging on the scene that stand poised to alter how we manage brown patch and possibly several other important turfgrass diseases. The turfgrass pathology program at Virginia Tech has been evaluating application techniques and granular technologies that could change how we make fungicide applications in the future.
H
Does it have to be sprayed to be effective?
New granular technologies are becoming available, particularly in the golf and sports-turf markets. Granular products require less-sophisticated equipment, and the negatives of such things like mower pickup have also been reduced. However, these products have rarely been tested on higher-cut grasses, such as tall fescue grown for sod or on lawns. Our preliminary data showed that the use of newer active ingredients, in combination with the improved granular carriers, has provided comparable control to foliar applications of the same fungicide. In the past, when someone asked about using granular products, our response was to not waste the time making the application. However, with newer granular technologies such as the DG particle (from The Andersons) and others like it that disperse into thousands of microparticles upon contact with water, these products seem to have promise. Using granular fungicides will give growers more flexibility with applications, as well as reduced labor Table 1. Brown patch and tall fescue turf quality.
Brown Patch (%)
Application techniques
Most previous research evaluating proper nozzle selection for fungicide applications has focused on optimizing control or uniformity on closely mowed surfaces, such as golf course greens, tees or fairways. Little is known, however, about the impact of nozzle selection on reaching leaves in the lower canopy of higher-cut grasses such as tall fescue. We conducted research in 2007 to evaluate different nozzle types using the fungicide azoxystrobin (Heritage). The nozzles types tested included: TeeJet Flat Fan XRC11004, Air Induction AIXR11004, Turbo TwinJet TTJ60-11004 and TurfJet 1/4TTJ04. The research was conducted on a ninemonth-old stand of LESCO Sod Blend tall fescue (30% Laramie, 30% Stetson, 30% Bravo, 10% Shamrock Kentucky bluegrass). As a result of the effectiveness of azoxystrobin, none of the different nozzles appeared to affect the longevity for up to 30 days (see Table 1).
Turf Quality (1-9)
UTCw
SC
ME
WG
UTC
SC
ME
WG
XRCx
11.8y
1.2
1.9
1.3
5.0z
6.2
6.1
6.4
AIXR
10.9
1.8
1.4
1.5
5.1
6.0
6.3
6.4
TTJ60
8.3
2.0
1.9
1.7
5.3
5.9
6.1
6.1
TJ
8.6
1.4
1.4
1.6
5.4
6.2
6.4
6.6
UTC = untreated control; SC = suspension concentrate; ME = microemulsion; and WG = wettable granule. x XRC = Extended Range TeeJet, AIXR = Air Induction Extended Range, TTJ60 = Turbo TwinJet, and TJ = TurfJet. y Values are means of sixteen four-replicate ratings at two locations. Mean LSD (P =.05) for all ratings is equal to 4.7. z Values are mean turf-quality ratings of sixteen four-replicate ratings at two locations on a 1 to 9 scale, where 9 = highest quality and 5 = acceptable. Mean LSD (P =.05) for all ratings is equal to 1.0. w
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION • TENNESSEE VALLEY SPORTS TURF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION • TENNESSEE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
13
COVER STORY
Brown patch symptoms on tall fescue include irregular, straw-colored lesions surrounded by a darkened margin.
Straw-colored patches often form in tall fescue turf affected by brown patch, causing an unsightly appearance.
costs with less mixing, filling and sprayer cleanup. These options will also provide facilities that have difficulty justifying the purchase of a sprayer with an affordable way to apply products that will improve the quality of their turf. We evaluated 16 granular products for their control of brown patch on tall fescue turf. Some of the tested products are currently available — including Compass G (trifloxystrobin), Golden Eagle (myclobutanil), Prophesy (propiconazole), thiophanate methyl, and Fungicide VIII (iprodione + thiophanate methyl) + fertilizer — while some of the products are still in development. Most of the products were applied on 28-day interval, with the exception of Golden Eagle (14-day), thiophanate methyl (14-day) and one of the Compass G applications (21-day). Of the fungicides that were tested, only two were on a more traditional particle (thiophanate-methyl and Fungicide VIII), while the rest of the products were on improved carriers such as the DG particle. Our preliminary results show that the improved particles, coupled with effective fungicides, have made it possible to attain 28-day control of brown patch using a granular product. Too often, granular products have been overlooked as viable products because of their past reputation of not performing similarly to sprayable products. However, with the advent of these new granular technologies, and improved fungicides, these products will have a use in many new markets. Just a few examples of such future uses would include: making an application to putting greens when they are too wet to have a sprayer driven over them, athletic-field complexes that don’t own a sprayer, lawncare companies that would like to apply their products with a spreader, and restricted drift situations where drift of a product cannot be tolerated.
Conclusions
Improper mowing makes the appearance of brown patch symptoms worse, and it encourages further weed competition from plants like crabgrass and bermudagrass. Left side mowed at 2.25"; right side mowed at 4."
14
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
Environmental concerns remain at the forefront of everything a turfgrass manager considers when making applications. Therefore, it will be critical that, when a turfgrass manager makes an application, he or she will get effective disease control while using the most efficient application techniques available. Nozzle selection and granular application technologies are just two of the ways that researchers are trying to make the most out of your fungicide applications.
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
W E E D WAT C H
University of Tennessee’s new turfgrass weed science website — http://tennesseeturfgrassweeds.org — debuted online in October 2008, and it is quickly becoming a valuable resource within the Tennessee turfgrass industry and beyond. Not only has the website made an impact in 81 different municipalities across the state, but it has also been visited by individuals from more than 41 U.S. states and 22 different countries worldwide. Features of the website are numerous. Here are just a few highlights.
The
Home Page On the homepage, visitors will find a list of upcoming turfgrass events across the state of Tennessee, as well as some of the 16
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
latest news from the University of Tennessee Turfgrass Weed Science program. Visitors will also notice the “Weed in Focus” section that highlights a particular weed that may be causing problems in golf course, athletic or landscape turf areas at the time the site was accessed. The image in the “Weed in Focus” section serves as a direct link to the weed-identification database (discussed below).
Research Page To stay in touch with the latest turfgrass weed-science research, visit the research page to view a list of all the turfgrass weedscience trials being conducted at the University of Tennessee. You can mouseover the title of each trial to view a one- to two-sentence summary, or click the
hyperlinked title to open a report (in .PDF format) summarizing the finalized trial in detail. Updates of on-going research projects are posted regularly in order to keep the website up to date. The research page will also soon have an “Archives” section that will allow visitors to access results of trials conducted in previous years.
Extension Publications To access University of Tennessee Extension publications on an array of turfgrass weed-science topics, visit the publications page, where the entire library of Extension publications specific to turfgrass weed science can be downloaded (in .PDF format) for free. Publications cover such things as controlling crabgrass, goosegrass, annual bluegrass and Virginia
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
CONTINUED
By Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.; Greg Breeden; Tom Samples, Ph.D.; and John Sorochan, Ph.D.; The University of Tennessee
buttonweed, and much more! We are diligently working to expand the library of publications available, so look for more to come later this year.
Weed Identification Tool The highlight of the website — the weed identification tool — can be accessed through the resources page. This new weed-identification tool was designed to help practitioners properly identify broadleaf and grassy weeds, as well as sedge and kyllinga species found across the southeastern region. First, choose to view a library of either grassy, broadleaf or sedge and kyllinga species. Once you make your selection, you are taken to a new page where weeds within that category are listed
alphabetically by common name. Next, by clicking on a particular weed of interest, a new page opens that provides a botanical description of the weed selected, information about the growing conditions that favor its development, color photos of its identifying characteristics and a list of chemicals that exhibit activity against it in both warm- and cool-season turf. A direct link to the University of Tennessee Extension publication on the weed selected will also appear when applicable.
More Resources Visitors will also be able to use the resources page to access the “Solutions for Managing Turf Weeds” podcast series that is currently under development. We hope to have these new podcasts online
shortly. Direct links to weed science and turfgrass organizations can also be found on the resources page, along with a link to http://cdms.net, the industry source for accessing herbicide labels and MSDS sheets. The turfgrass team at the University of Tennessee is extremely proud of this new resource, http://tennesseeturfgrass weeds.org. Delete any older University of Tennessee turfgrass weed-science websites that may have been bookmarked in the past, as they will go offline in the near future. Again, we hope that the website will become a valuable resource for years to come. Please forward any comments, questions or concerns about the website to jbrosnan@utk.edu.
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION • TENNESSEE VALLEY SPORTS TURF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION • TENNESSEE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
17
IN THE LANDSCAPE
18
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
CONTINUED ersatile foliage plants, hostas today are vital to many landscape designs, with over 4,000 different varieties that range in color, size and shape. Hosta leaves can be solid colored or variegated with any combination of four main colors — green, yellow, white and blue. Also, some hosta leaves are mottled or streaked. For example, H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (Photo 1) has green-margined leaves with white centers containing green specks that give the plant a mottled appearance. H. ‘William Lachman’ is a hosta with streaked leaves (Photo 2).
V
Landscape uses and choice of hostas Most hostas should be planted in part shade to shady sites, particularly blue varieties. If planted in sunnier locations, blue varieties tend to lose their blue color. The wax on the leaves of blue hostas gives them their blue tint. In sun, the wax melts, and leaves appear green. By contrast, some hostas — including the yellow-leaf variety, H. ‘Sunpower’ — benefit from sunnier locations. Sunlight helps the leaves appear brighter yellow, instead of the lime green color observed in shade. Hosta range from 6" to over 6' in width and range in height from 1" to 3'. On average, a hosta will reach its mature size in five years, although some mature as quickly as three years. Blue varieties are the slowest growing, with most taking longer than five years to reach maturity. An example of a miniature hosta, H. ‘Pandora’s Box’ has foliage with green margins and white leaf middles Photo 1. H. lancifolia ‘Allegan Fog’
and grows to a mature width of 6" to 8". H. ‘Sum and Substance’ is an example of a very large hosta, with chartreuse-colored leaves capable of growing 6' wide, with leaves over 1' wide. Hosta grower Van Wade holds the record for H. ‘Sum and Substance’, with a specimen that is about 4' tall and 9-1/2' wide. Some hostas have remarkably lovely flowers. One is H. ‘Golden Tiara’ (Photo 3), which sprouts numerous scapes bearing purple flowers. Other hosta varieties with appealing flowers are the sweetly fragrant forms, including H. plantaginea ‘Guacamole’, ‘Fragrant Bouquet’, ‘Fried Bananas’, ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and ‘Stained Glass’. Flowers on these cultivars are bright white and can exceed 1" in diameter. Some hosta varieties are useful as specimen plants. A large vase-shaped hosta, H. montana ‘Aureomarginata’ (Photo 4) differs in form from the normal mounding hosta habit. ‘Aureomarginata’ leaves have green centers with yellow margins that fade to white as summer progresses. For the shade gardener, a hosta-only garden can produce a stunning visual effect, with combinations of blues, whites, greens and yellows. A garden of miniature hostas can also showcase the same foliage colors in a fraction of the space.
Planting and maintaining hostas in the landscape When planting hostas, first dig the hole wider than the root balls, and don’t plant them any deeper than where
Photo 2. H. lancifolia ‘William Lachman’
Photo 3. H. lancifolia ‘Golden Tiara’
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION • TENNESSEE VALLEY SPORTS TURF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION • TENNESSEE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
19
IN THE LANDSCAPE the original soil line on the plant should be. Add organic matter such as peat, humus, compost or manure to the hole, as well as a small amount of a balanced (e.g., 10-10-10) NPK fertilizer. In the hole, make a cone or pyramid shape with a slight incline. Spread the hosta roots flat over the cone to allowing them room to grow. Replace the soil back in the hole, remembering to backfill only up to the original soil level at the hosta crown. After backfilling, thoroughly water the hosta. Hostas are easy to maintain. When moisture levels fall below adequate, water plants daily or every other day. Add mulch to help retain water. Hostas rarely need fertilizing, but if fertilizer is needed, use a balanced fertilizer. Take care not to overPhoto 4. H. montana ‘Aureomarginata’ fertilize blue hosta varieties; with time, excess fertilizer can cause phytotoxicity in some blue hosta varieties. When hostas go dormant in fall, the leaves can either be left to decompose or removed. Sometimes as hostas mature, middle sections of plants die out, resulting in donut-shaped hostas. When this occurs, take a spade, cut out the dead center and refill the hole with soil. In time, the plant will grow back into the center.
Recognizing and managing hosta pests and diseases Hostas also have pest enemies, including slugs and snails. Telltale
20
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
signs that slugs are active in hostas are small, ragged holes that appear between leaf veins and silvery slime trails on foliage. To control slugs, apply granular slug baits in spring, and continue to apply the bait throughout the season as needed. Another problem pest is foliar nematodes. Symptoms of foliarnematode damage include chlorosis between the veins. As the season progresses, affected areas turn brown and die. There is no cure. In order to get rid of foliar nematodes, the plants must be destroyed. Deer are another common pest of hostas. Depending on their appetite, deer can eat entire landscape plantings of hostas. A product called Liquid Fence has been used to deter deer from hot spots. This and other animalrepellent products must be continually reapplied to keep deer away from their normal feeding routes. Sometimes, hostas start to turn brown around leaf edges, and then plants collapse in a heap. Affected leaves are easily pulled from the crown and emit a rotten smell. Causing this condition is a disease called crown rot, which occurs when bacteria in the soil enter a wound and cause the plant crown to decompose. The following season, just remove the dead hosta, and replace it with an undamaged, healthy plant.
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com
I N D E X O F A DV E RT I S E R S
CA L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
Battle Ditch Sod Farm www.battleditchsod.com ..............................7
April 22
TVSTMA West Tennessee Field Day Location: Union City, TN
May 11
MAGCSA Meeting Location: Stonebridge Golf Club, Lakeland, TN
Covermaster, Inc. www.covermaster.com ........................................5
May 11
MTGCSA Meeting Location: Nashville Golf & Athletic Club, Brentwood, TN
Ewing Irrigation www.ewing1.com ..................................................3
May 19
ETGCSA Meeting Location: Oak Ridge Country Club, Oak Ridge, TN
June 9
MAGCSA Meeting Location: Links at Whitehaven, Memphis, TN
June 15
ETGCSA Meeting Location: Ridgefields Country Club, Kingsport, TN
July 13
ETGCSA Meeting Location: Ruggles Ferry Golf Course
July 14
MAGCSA Meeting Location: Ridgeway Country Club
July 27–31
TPI Summer Convention & Field Days (Turfgrass Producers International) Michigan State University Location: East Lansing, MI
August 3
ETGCSA Meeting Location: Black Creek Club
The Turfgrass Group www.theturfgrassgroup.com ....................5, 21
September 3
University of Tennessee Turfgrass Field Day Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Turf Mountain Sod, Inc. www.turfmountain.com ............................20
September 14
MTGCSA Meeting Location: Stones River Country Club, Murfreesboro, TN
September 28
MAGCSA Meeting Location: Memphis Country Club
October 13
ETGCSA Meeting Location: Cattails at Meadowview
October 26
MTGCSA Meeting Location: Old Natchez Country Club
October 29–31
Green Industry & Equipment Expo Location: Louisville, KY
November 16
MTGCSA Meeting Location: Gaylord Springs Golf Links
December 2–4
29th Annual International Irrigation Show Location: San Antonio, TX
January 10–12, 2010
44th Annual TTA Conference & Trade Show Location: Marriott Cool Springs, Franklin, TN
Bayer www.bayerprocentral.com ..................................................21 BWI Companies www.bwicompanies.com ....................................15
Greenville Turf & Tractor, Inc. www.JohnDeere.com ..........Back Cover Jackson Sand ................................................................................7 John Deere Landscapes www.JohnDeereLandscapes.com ............11 Keeling Company www.keelingcompany.com ................................15 Mid Tenn Turf, Inc. www.midtennturf.com ......................................7 Modern Turf, Inc. www.modernturf.com ..........................................9 Quali-Pro www.quali-pro.com ................................Inside Front Cover Sigma Organics Inc. www.sigmavalidation.com ............................21 Sur-Line Turf, Inc. ............................................................................9 The Pond Lady www.thepondlady.com ..........................................20
Winstead Turf Farms, Inc. www.winsteadturf.com ....Inside Back Cover WMI, Inc. www.wmitsh.com ........................................................11
22
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS
APRIL/MAY 2009 Email TTA at: tnturfgrassassn@aol.com