Turf Talk: Research

Back to His ‘Grass’ Roots: Al Wooten of Quality Turf

EMPIRE Zoysia now grows on former tobacco fields that have been in Wooten's family for generations. Quality Turf's ...

Christian Broucqsault Honored with 2025 TPF Award of Merit

Christian Broucqsault, COO of Sod Solutions, was honored as the recipient of the Turfgrass Producers of Florida (TPF) ...

Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine: Breeder Insights & Grower Success

Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine is quickly gaining attention across the industry for its environmental benefits and high performance ...

The Lifecycle of a Turfgrass: From Development to Market

Why are there so many new turfgrass releases? This question was recently answered at the Florida Turfgrass Association ...

Revolutionizing Turfgrass Management: Recognition’s Impact on Bermudagrass Control

Dr. Fred Yelverton, weed specialist and a seasoned turfgrass expert with over three decades of weed management research ...

The Surprising Benefits of Turfgrass: A Food Resource for Bees

Did you know that the turfgrass in your yard can serve as a food source for pollinators? Dr. ...

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) ...

Dr. Bryan Unruh: Firmly Rooted in the Turfgrass Industry

Dr. Bryan Unruh's interest in turfgrass first began when he was just a kid mowing lawns in his ...

The 13-year Development History of CitraZoy

Funded by Florida sod farms, CitraZoy™ Zoysiagrass was developed by the University of Florida for the Florida market. ...

N.C. State’s turfgrass researchers collaborate with the DOT for roadside grasses

North Carolina State University’s Turfgrass Program has been working on the selection, installation and evaluation of zoysiagrasses along ...

An Interview with Former Mississippi State University Breeder Wayne Philley

1. Tell me about yourself and your family. I am a native Mississippian. I grew up near Mississippi ...

The Process of Breeding a New Turfgrass Variety

Dr. Kevin Kenworthy, one of the top turfgrass breeders in the country, is a professor in the University ...

Red Tide and the Green Industry

    Mac Carraway is the esteemed Executive Director of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation. Mac’s perspective ...

TRBC 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 ...

Maracanã Rio de Janeiro: A Case Study in Celebration Bermudagrass Drought Tolerance

One of the most iconic stadiums in the world, Maracanã is a recognized feature of Rio de Janeiro’s ...

Sod Solutions’ Commitment to the Environment is Evident in their Partnerships

CHARLESTON, S.C., (February 9, 2017) – Sod Solutions continues to align themselves with partners who also make the ...

Research Update

May Research Update: North Carolina State Shade Study The results are in and will be published shortly.  The ...

Turf Research North Carolina is Off and Running

Turf Research North Carolina (TRNC), the research program involving North Carolina State University, the North Carolina Sod Producers ...

Sod Solutions, Inc. Signs Long Term Breeding Agreement with N.C. State

CHARLESTON, S.C., (January 21, 2016) – North Carolina State University has signed a long-term agreement with turfgrass research, ...