Posts by Valerie Smith
The Best Grass for Golf
Learn about some of the most ideal grasses for golf and which characteristics they have that make them ideal choices for golf courses.
Read MoreInnovation Zoysiagrass Scores Top Rated Turf Performance
Out of a possible turfgrass performance index (TPI) score of 86, Innovation Zoysiagrass received the highest score of 78.
Read MoreInnovation Zoysiagrass Delivers Cold Tolerance & Improved Turfgrass Quality
Innovation was released in 2018 and delivers cold tolerance and improved turfgrass quality compared to Meyer Zoysia.
Read MoreInnovation Zoysiagrass – The Product of 17+ Years of Research
It takes many years to develop a new grass and successfully bring it to market. Meet Innovation Zoysia, the newest zoysia from Texas A&M and Kansas State.
Read MoreAn Interview with Former Mississippi State University Breeder Wayne Philley
Sod Solutions interviews Mississippi State University Turfgrass Breeder Wayne Philley to discuss the Celebration X Bermudagrass program.
Read MoreInnovation Zoysiagrass – A New High Quality Variety from Texas A&M and Kansas State
Dr. Ambika Chandra of Texas A&M and Dr. Jack Fry of Kansas State University introduce Innovation, a new zoysiagrass that stands up to transition cold.
Read MoreBusiness Essential – An Interview with TPI President Hank Kerfoot
Modern Turf president and current president of Turfgrass Producers International, Mr. Hank Kerfoot sits down with Sod Solutions to talk about the current state of the industry and how he sees the impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic affecting the marketplace over the course of the next year. “I think the idea of a new…
Read MoreLatitude 36, NorthBridge and Celebration Bermudagrass in the Professional Sector
Latitude 36, NorthBridge, and Celebration Bermudagrass can be found in professional sports fields across the globe. Read more in this highlight.
Read MoreCitraBlue’s Striking Blue-Green Color
CitraBlue continues to stand out against other turfgrass varieties due to its striking blue-green color.
Read MoreThe Process of Breeding a New Turfgrass Variety
Dr. Kenworthy offers some insight into the turfgrass breeding process and his newest turfgrass variety, CitraBlue St. Augustine.
Read MoreRed Tide and the Green Industry
Mac Carraway, Executive Director of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation, discusses the 2018 red tide and its environmental impacts.
Read MorePalmetto St. Augustinegrass Sets Industry Records and Continues to Grow
Today, Palmetto® St. Augustine sales have surpassed two billion sq. ft. worldwide with acreage and demand still increasing.
Read MoreGetting a Grip on Fake Grass, Bum Knees and Unnecessary Bad Bounces
Natural grass is the clear winner when it comes to the sports playing surface of choice. The Texas Ranger’s new stadium, Tax-Hike Friendly Ballpark, has synthetic turf.
Read MoreBanc of California Stadium Lays Down Latitude 36
The Banc of California Stadium lays down Latitude 36 as its first turfgrass. You can be sure that this turfgrass will stand up to the action during the inaugural season of 2018 MLS expansion team LAFC.
Read MoreTwo Universities, One Versatile Innovation Zoysia Grass
Two prestigious land grant universities, Kansas State and Texas A&M worked together to develop Innovation Zoysiagrass, which will be used many applications.
Read MoreTRBC is Developing Grass Technology with Drone Technology
Sod Solutions, Oklahoma State, and AG Sod Farms are using drone technology combined with visual observation to bring the next generation of improved turf grasses to the industry.
Read MoreA ‘Banner’ Year for Turfgrass Varieties
In the past year, we have witnessed much success with natural turfgrasses: HGT Kentucky Bluegrass, Latitude 36, NorthBridge and Celebration Bermudagrasses.
Read MoreThe Changing of the Guard
This article focuses on this trend of farms being handed down to the next generation and how technological changes will shape these business’ futures.
Read MoreSunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermudagrass at Broken Sound Club
When Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermudagrass was installed at Broken Sound Club, many in the golf world were introduced to a greens’ grass that creates a golfing experience suited to today’s top golfers.
Read MoreNew Territory Management Structure to Support Producers
2018 is projected to be a banner year for Sod Solutions, our producers and distributors. We are planning for prospective production and sales increases.
Read More2017 Summary & 2018 Update
2017 has been a successful year for Sod Solutions and the licensed growers, authorized distributors, and preferred installers of our turf brands.
Read MoreTurf Logistics 2017 Update
This past year our team has worked closely with farms to understand the pain points faced from managerial and workflow perspectives.
Read MoreAllianz Park is Planned for Grass to be Perfect All Year Round
Palmeiras Arena has had a new grass variety since April last year and is ready to make full or partial field changes after shows.
Read MoreSod Solutions Awards Admirals Cove Celebration Golf Course of the Year
Once a year around the time of the Florida Turfgrass Show, Sod Solutions awards a sports field or golf course with the title of Celebration Course of The Year. This award recognizes innovative sports turf managers and superintendents who are involved in the turfgrass industry, and have maintained an impeccable Celebration® Bermudagrass surface. The winner of this…
Read MoreMaracanã Rio de Janeiro: A Case Study in Celebration Bermudagrass Drought Tolerance
A top choice for professional and college sports venues and golf courses, Celebration offers excellent wear tolerance and drought tolerance and recovery.
Read MoreLatitude 36 Bermudagrass Spring Dead Spot Resistance
Developed by renowned Oklahoma State University, Latitude 36 is a top-rated NTEP bermudagrass that shows excellent resistance to spring dead spot.
Read MoreShade and Wear Tolerance Make Celebration Bermudagrass a Golf Course Favorite
Several studies by leading research universities rank Celebration® Bermudagrass as the turfgrass leader in many characteristics.
Read MoreSod Solutions’ Commitment to the Environment is Evident in their Partnerships
At the core of Sod Solutions’ business, making environmentally sound decisions is the basis for their research and relationships with industry partners.
Read MoreSports Turf Managers Association Presents the 2016 Field of the Year Awards – Sod Solutions’ Turfgrass Featured on Two of the Fields
STMA honors their 2016 Field of the Year award winners at the 28th STMA annual conference with three Sod Solutions turfgrass varieties.
Read MoreSod Solutions Helps Simplify The Turf Grass Specification Process
Today’s wide range of natural turfgrass options can make it hard to specify sod for commercial projects a real challenge.
Read MoreOrlando City SC Rings in 2017 with a New Soccer Stadium – Latitude 36 Selected as the Turfgrass of Choice
Orlando City SC’s new downtown stadium is one step closer to completion with the recent installation of Sod Solutions’ Latitude 36 Bermudagrass.
Read MoreEMPIRE Turf Helps Florida Builders Earn Green Credits
Whether you’re a homebuilder or a homeowner, or you professionally specify, purchase, install or manage turf grass in warm season markets, EMPIRE Turf® should be on your short list of considerations.
Read MoreEMPIRE Turf® Offers Best Performance in Extreme Drought Conditions
EMPIRE Turf® Zoysia offers a drought- tough zoysiagrass with a built-in defense mechanism that allows it to survive for long periods during drought and water restrictions.
Read MoreSod Solutions, Inc. Promotes Erin Wilder to Executive Director of Field Operations and External Affairs
Sod Solutions, Inc., the world’s leader in turfgrass research and development, promotes Erin Wilder to Executive Director of Field Operations and External Affairs.
Read MoreTurf Logistics Update – September 2016
Our Turf Logistics team has been hard at work gathering ideas and gaining input from a number of farms to better our already cutting edge system.
Read MoreNorth Carolina State Field Day Showcases the Future
Over 800 landscape professionals were in attendance at the NC State Field Day on August 10th to witness a historic day for the NC State turfgrass breeding program.
Read MoreCelebration Bermuda Turned Heads at the Olympic Games
Celebration Bermudagrass took Rio by storm in 2014 grassing six stadiums during soccer’s World Cup. Then, Celebration got the world’s attention at the Summer Olympic Games.
Read MoreTurf Logistics – May Update
Turf Logistics has been designed as the hub for operations to help information flow smoothly throughout your operation; from the office to the field and to your customers.
Read MoreProducer Profile: Lindy Murff of Murff Turf Farm in Crosby, Texas
This month’s Producer Profile features Texas native Lindy Murff of Murff Turf Farm. Lindy is a prominent member of Turfgrass Producers International.
Read MoreUniversity of Florida Celebration Bermudagrass Show & Tell Event a Success
Sports turf managers and other turfgrass professionals gathered at UF to hear Jason Smith talk about how he manages his Celebration® Bermudagrass.
Read MoreProducer Profile: Gary Youmans of Green Acres Turf Farm
For our producers profile, Sod Solutions talked with Gary Youmans of Green Acres Turf Farm in Furman, S.C. The farm has been in the family for a number of generations. 1. Tell me briefly about the history of your family farm. I know its multi-generational. Our family has always farmed. The original part of the…
Read MoreWishing LSU’s Eric Fasbender the Best!
Eric Fasbender took over as grounds manager with Celebration Bermudagrass on a few fields and teach high school biology.
Read MoreTennessee Smokies Win Field of the Year Honor
The Tennessee Turfgrass Association honored the Tennessee Smokies minor league baseball organization with the “TTA Professional Sports Field of the Year” award.
Read MoreMagazine and Radio Ads Hit the Market
Be on the lookout for magazine and radio ads for some of Sod Solutions’ grasses hitting the ground running in the coming months.
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