The Texas A&M AgriLife Research program and turfgrass breeder Dr. Ambika Chandra have officially released Cobalt™ Hybrid St. Augustinegrass (experimental designation DALSA 1618). After nearly 20 years of research and development, Cobalt was selected over other experimental turfgrass lines for its commercial potential. “Cobalt will change how the industry views and uses St. Augustinegrass. Its… Read more »
Author: Cecilia Brown
From Peru to North Carolina State University: The Journey of Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis
Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis, a professor and university faculty scholar of turfgrass breeding at North Carolina State University (NCSU) has a very impressive and interesting life story. Born and raised in Lima, the capital of Peru, she now runs one of the best up-and-coming turfgrass programs in the nation. Her attention to nature and green space… Read more »
Former Golf Course Builder Leads Sod Farm into 20th Year of Business
Owner Drew Veazey has led Superior Turf, Inc. to become one of the largest producers of turfgrass in Georgia over the past 20 years.
Harbour Ridge Awarded “2021 Florida Celebration Golf Course of the Year”
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club Director of Golf Tim Cann and his golf course maintenance team were selected as the “2021 Florida Celebration Golf Course of the Year” Award recipients.
Lobo™ Zoysiagrass Released by North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University’s Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics program, under the direction of Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis, has released Lobo™ Zoysiagrass (experimental name XZ 14069).
Sporting Kansas City Finding Success with NorthBridge® Bermudagrass
When MLS team Sporting Kansas City debuted Children’s Mercy Park stadium in 2011, being in a “transition zone” area of the country where weather extremes are the norm, the club started with bluegrass as its surface. Over time, the club realized the need for a warm-season grass type and switched over to NorthBridge® Bermudagrass, which… Read more »
Chief Among Grasses: NorthBridge® Shines at Arrowhead Stadium
NorthBridge® Bermudagrass is the turfgrass of choice at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Excellent Cold Tolerance & Aggressive Rooting Arrowhead Stadium made the switch to NorthBridge® Bermudagrass in 2013. NorthBridge has excellent cold tolerance, aggressive rooting, rapid recovery and early spring green-up. Each year the stadium hosts eight… Read more »
Success at School: NorthBridge® Bermudagrass at Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University uses NorthBridge® Bermudagrass on their campus. Watch this video to learn why they like NorthBridge.
The Celebration X Program On Display at the MSU Field Day
The Mississippi State Turfgrass Research Field Day returns in-person this year after a virtual show last year. On display in Starkville on September 22 and 23 will be the Celebration X research program. The program was started in 2014 to breed new progenies from world standard Celebration® Bermudagrass. Now several new lines are close to… Read more »
Pasto Santa Cruz Celebrates 20 Years of Supplying Turfgrass in Mexico
Pasto Santa Cruz in Monterrey, Mexico is staying busy. Owners Celso Martinez and Marcelo Madero are hopeful their sod farm will be able to complete renovations for the 2026 World Cup if a stadium in their area gets a bid. Pasto Santa Cruz was founded by Martinez in 2001. Initially, he said they mostly grew… Read more »