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Lobo Zoysiagrass Builds Momentum in the West
As water, fertilizer and mowing requirements become increasingly important factors in turfgrass selection, Lobo® Zoysiagrass is gaining attention ...
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Managing More Than Football at Kyle Field
There was a time when a college football stadium's calendar revolved around six or seven home games each ...
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Wild Dunes Harbor Course Selects NorthBridge® Bermudagrass for Major Renovation
Following a comprehensive golf course renovation, Wild Dunes Resort's Harbor Course selected NorthBridge® Bermudagrass to deliver improved playability ...
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Leading the Conversation on Water-Smart Landscapes
This summer, Turf Talk has explored how misconceptions shape perceptions of natural lawns and water use and why ...
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CitraZoy® Selected for Miami Waterfront Park Renovation
CitraZoy® harvested at Willaway Cattle & Sod before installation at Morningside Park along Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. ...
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Get More from Your EMPIRE® Zoysia with These Five Maintenance Tips
EMPIRE® Zoysia has earned its reputation for producing a dense, durable and attractive lawn. Like any turfgrass, however, ...
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NorthBridge and Celebration Hybrid Highlighted at Itograss Field Day in Brazil
At the end of May, more than 180 sports field managers, landscapers, installers and industry professionals gathered in ...
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The Right Turfgrass Can Be Part of a Water-Smart Landscape
Last month, we discussed how public perception of natural lawns is often shaped by irrigation practices and misunderstanding ...
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Preparing the Pitch for the World’s Best
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Featuring 48 national teams ...
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Beyond Tournament Week at Bay Hill
Since 2014, Chris Flynn has served as Director of Grounds at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge, ...
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How the City of Apopka Maintains Playable Fields with NorthBridge® Bermudagrass
Across Central Florida, municipal sports complexes are seeing more year-round play than ever before. At the City of Apopka, ...
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Natural Lawns and Water Use: Reframing the Conversation
As water restrictions and sustainability conversations continue shaping landscapes across the country, many of you are likely fielding ...
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Inside the Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine Field Day at King Ranch Turfgrass
With two of the market's hottest grasses, one of the country's prominent sod producers and ideal field conditions, ...
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CitraZoy® on Display at Star Turf Farms Field Day as Florida Production Expands
CitraZoy® Zoysiagrass is seeing increased production and interest in Florida, highlighted at the Star Turf Farms field day ...
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Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass: Rethinking Inputs and Management
Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass, the first release from the "Celebration X" breeding program at Mississippi State University, officially launched ...
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Lobo® Zoysia Shows Early Strength in Texas Parks
In a state where heat, shade and heavy use all collide, finding a grass that can handle real ...
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Celebration on Tour Brings Viewers Inside Bay Hill and TPC Sawgrass
Golf fans recognize Bay Hill and TPC Sawgrass as two of the most visible venues on the professional ...
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Better Grass, Better Business: Spring Strategies for Landscape Professionals
For landscape professionals, spring sets the tone for the entire season. The grass you recommend and install now ...
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Green Industry Leaders Bring Priorities to Florida Capitol
On February 24, 2026, the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA), along with allied partner Turfgrass Producers of Florida (TPF), ...
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Latitude 36® Bermudagrass on Display at SFMA 2026 in Texas
The Seminar on Wheels tour kicked off the 2026 Sports Field Managers Association Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, ...
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Gibson Turf Marks 20 Years with an Eye on the Future
Thomas Gibson As Gibson Turf in Hawkinsville, GA, marks twenty years in business, the farm is stepping into ...
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Sod Solutions Announces Strategic Relationship with Australian Turf Solutions
New partnership expands access to advanced turfgrass solutions and industry expertise in Australia Sod Solutions is pleased to ...
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Shifting the Game: How Turfgrass Professionals Prepare for What’s Next
As turfgrass professionals head into 2026, the pace of change across research, production and performance standards continues to ...
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Backyard Beginnings to Industry Leader: Inside Tri-Turf Sod Farms
Celebrating 34 years in business, Tri-Turf Sod Farms Owner and President Jason Pooler shared that while economic and ...
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Uncovering Homeowner Priorities for Successful Installs
Your job is tough. As a landscape professional, you're expected to understand the homeowner's vision, the yard's limitations ...
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Leverage End-of-Year Maintenance to Grow Your Turfgrass Business
As another season winds down, the tendency is to pack up equipment, invoice final rounds and look ahead ...
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Lobo® Zoysia Shows Low-Input Results in Florida
Stephen Massie A different kind of zoysia is taking root in Florida. Lobo® Zoysia is unique in appearance ...
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Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine Field Day at Murff Turf Highlights Variety Strengths
Growers, researchers and turfgrass professionals gathered at Murff Turf Farm in Crosby, TX to see how Cobalt® Hybrid ...
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Mark Kann Elected FTGA President
Sod Solutions Director of Florida Operations Mark Kann was elected President of the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) during ...
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On Track with Latitude 36® at Circuit of The Americas
Latitude 36® Bermudagrass is gaining visibility at one of motorsports' most-watched venues. Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in ...
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Best Grasses for High-Traffic Football Fields
When it comes to football season, from high school to college and the pros, most fields don't see ...
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NorthBridge® Bermudagrass Enhances Grounds at Grace New Hope Church
Grace New Hope Church in Lawrenceville, GA recently upgraded a high-traffic common area with five pallets of NorthBridge® ...
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Latitude 36® Brings Water Efficiency to California Desert Golf at SilverRock Resort
SilverRock Resort in La Quinta, CA, an Arnold Palmer design set at the base of the Santa Rosa ...
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Mike Pope Joins Sod Solutions as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer
Sod Solutions, a leader in turfgrass development and innovation, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Pope ...
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Why New Low Maintenance Grasses Don’t Mean Less Business
For years, Sod Solutions has worked alongside land-grant universities to help develop and release new turfgrass varieties that ...
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Tiburón Golf Club Awarded “2025 Florida Celebration® Golf Course of the Year
Director of Agronomy at Tiburón Golf Club, Grayson Grainger, and his golf maintenance crew were awarded the 2025 ...
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Delivering Confidence and Grass: How Sod Solutions Professionals Powers Large-Scale HOA Projects
When turfgrass challenges strike residential communities, homeowner associations and property managers rely on Sod Solutions Professionals to lead ...
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Managing Clemson University’s Fields in a Schedule That Never Stops
At the 2025 Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Conference held in Charleston earlier this spring, K.C. Bell, ...
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Florida Turf Industry Installs CitraZoy® for FTGA Manager’s Home Lawn
CitraZoy® Zoysiagrass, developed by the University of Florida, is raising the bar for home lawns. This spring, the ...
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Over 25 Years with Sod Solutions: Brenda Roberts’ Journey of Service and Connection
Brenda Roberts celebrates 26 years with Sod Solutions. This summer, Brenda Roberts celebrates 26 years as the backbone ...
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How to Efficiently Communicate with Homeowners
You know grass. You've spent years perfecting lawn care knowledge-from soil pH to mowing height and everything in ...
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Weathering the Storm: How Sod Farms Prepare for and Recover from Natural Disasters
This article was originally written for the Turf News July/August 2025 issue. The version below is a shortened ...
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Back in the Game: Columbus Baseball Returns on NorthBridge® Bermudagrass
Professional baseball is back in Columbus, GA at Golden Park, now renamed Synovus Park. The Atlanta Braves' Double-A ...
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Cobalt® St. Augustine Planted at the Heart of Texas Water Conservation
As Texas faces growing water demand and shifting irrigation regulations, Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine is emerging as a ...
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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 ...
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Welcoming TOCA to Charleston: Highlights from the 36th Annual Meeting
The 36th Annual Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Meeting was held from April 29 to May 1, ...
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Fields Ranch Prepares for 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on NorthBridge® Bermuda
When the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship arrives in Frisco, TX this June, all eyes will be on ...
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All Eyes on the U.S. for the Club World Cup 2025
This summer, the world's soccer spotlight turns to the United States as it welcomes the FIFA Club World ...
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Trouble in Turfgrass: Battling Torpedograss an Doveweed in Southern Lawns
Some weeds are a nuisance. Others feel like a full-time job. If you're a landscape professional in the ...
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Women in Turf: Katie Flowers Leads the Texas Turfgrass Association with Passion and Purpose
For nearly 80 years, the Texas Turfgrass Association (TTA) has provided education and research to turfgrass professionals across ...
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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) ...
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No, Your Clients Don’t Really Want an Augusta National Lawn
Every April, homeowners and golf enthusiasts alike are captivated by the pristine beauty of Augusta National Golf Club ...
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Lobo® Zoysiagrass: A Versatile New Variety with Growing Popularity
Lobo® Zoysiagrass, developed through NC State's Turfgrass Breeding Program, is quickly making a name for itself as a ...
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Innovation® and NorthBridge® Show Off at Italy’s MyPlant & Garden Expo
Sod Solutions traveled to Milan, Italy, for the MyPlant & Garden - International Green Expo at Fiera Rho ...
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Erin Wilder’s Leadership in SFMA: Advocating for Sports Field Professionals
The 2025 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Conference brought industry professionals to Palm Springs, California, in January for ...
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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 ...
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Improve Turfgrass Selection and Sustainability: New Online CEU Course for Industry Professionals
Sod Solutions recently launched a new online CEU course, Green Turfgrass: Sustainable Practices, Innovative Solutions, and Selection Strategies ...
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Two Decades Later, Celebration® Bermudagrass Remains the PGA TOUR’s Trusted Standard
The 2025 PGA TOUR opened its 110th season on Celebration® Bermudagrass at the Plantation Course at Kapalua on ...
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South Florida Neighborhood Gets an Extreme Makeover with CitraBlue® St. Augustine
Valencia Palms has transitioned nearly all of the grass throughout the community to CitraBlue® St. Augustine over the ...
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New Era: How Turfgrass Transformed The Freedom Factory’s Infield
The Freedom Factory in Bradenton, Florida, has become a centerpiece of local pride following a major infield renovation ...
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Women in Turf: Heather Russo Leading Progress in Florida’s Turfgrass Industry
Heather Russo, association manager of the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA), is instrumental in driving progress across Florida's turfgrass ...
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NorthBridge® Bermudagrass at Northwood Club: A Championship-Quality Playing Surface in Dallas, TX
Northwood Club in Dallas, TX, opened in 1946 and hosted the 1952 U.S. Open, giving it a significant ...
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Message from the President: A Focus on Storytelling and Appreciation
"Storytelling with Appreciation" Tobey Wagner As we step into a new year of opportunity, I want to express ...
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George M. Steinbrenner Field Awarded “2024 Florida Celebration® Sports Field of the Year”
George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring training home of the New York Yankees, has been awarded ...
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Selecting Grass for a Sports Field: Q&A with Craig Potts, CSFM
Selecting Grass for a Sports Field: Q&A with Craig Potts, CSFM After 27 years managing Texas A&M Athletics' ...
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Sod Solutions Partners with Producers for NorthBridge® and Cobalt® Field Days
Sod Solutions, in collaboration with Green Acres Turf Farm and Woerner Farms, recently hosted two successful field days ...
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Meet Casey Reynolds: Leading Turfgrass Innovation with Turfgrass Producers International
As Executive Director of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), Dr. Casey Reynolds leads an association that has been the ...
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Turfgrass Troubleshooter: Dr. Harmon’s Mission to Support Florida’s Industry
Dr. Philip Harmon is a plant pathology professor and extension specialist at the University of Florida (UF), specializing ...
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FC Dallas Perfecting the Pitch with Latitude 36® Bermudagrass
FC Dallas relies on LATITUDE® BERMUDAGRASS to maintain a top-tier playing surface at Toyota Stadium. Built in 2005 ...
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Expert Tips from Duke’s Grounds Crew on Greening Your Sports Turf
Duke University's Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium was named the Sports Field Management Association's 2023 College Football ...
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Brazos™ Zoysiagrass Makes a Splash in 2024
Brazos™ Zoysiagrass (FAES 1319) has been introduced as an improved grass variety for the southern half of the ...
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Managing the Logistics of Transporting Turfgrass
Managing the logistics of getting sod from farms to commercial projects is one of the most challenging aspects ...
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Explore the Key Attributes of NorthBridge® Bermudagrass
You may have heard of NorthBridge®, the home turfgrass for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and ...
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Latitude 36® Bermudagrass Paves the Way for Iraq’s Golf Future
The Erbil Hills course in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, is the first grass golf course ...
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Latitude 36® Bermudagrass Elevates Via Mizner and South Florida Golf
Located in downtown Boca Raton, FL, The Golf Club Via Mizner offers its members an 18-hole Signature Golf ...
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Cobalt™ Hybrid St. Augustine Changing Perceptions About St. Augustinegrass and Water Use
Pallet of Cobalt™ Hybrid St. Augustine. Recent research indicates that, compared to other common St. Augustinegrasses, homeowners can ...
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Sod Solutions Marketing Wins Ten Awards in National Contest
Sod Solutions traveled to Lake Las Vegas Resort in Nevada for the 35th Annual Turf and Ornamental Communicators ...
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Dr. Grady Miller: Advancing Turfgrass Science and Education
Dr. Grady Miller, PhD, is a Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist and the ENVU Distinguished Professor of Sustainability ...
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Enhancing Military Dog Training with Celebration® Bermudagrass at Joint Base Charleston
At Joint Base Charleston, the Military Working Dog Kennel isn't just a training facility—it's a crucial part of ...
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Celebration® Bermudagrass: The Key Player in Hillsborough County’s Massive Field Renovation Project
In Spring 2019, Hillsborough County launched a significant upgrade of over 250 sports fields with Celebration® Bermudagrass, aiming ...
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Nashville Zoo Transforms Habitats with Innovative Horticulture
Under the guidance of horticultural expert David Farrow, the Nashville Zoo has embarked on a transformative journey, reshaping ...
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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 ...
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Performance First: NorthBridge® Bermudagrass Upgrades Providence Day School Athletics
In October 2023, Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC upgraded its athletic fields with 3.5 acres of NorthBridge® ...
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Spring Into Football: Discovering Neyland Stadium’s Latitude 36® Bermudagrass Advantage
In the quest for a bermudagrass variety that thrives in the East Tennessee climate, the University of Tennessee ...
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The 2024 PGA TOUR’s Swing on Celebration® Bermudagrass
The 2024 PGA TOUR teed off its 109th season at The Sentry Tournament in January on Celebration® Bermudagrass ...
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Sod Solutions Hires Sam Greenwood for Sod Sales and Development
Sod Solutions is thrilled to announce the hiring of Sam Greenwood to pursue Sod Sales and Development actively. ...
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World-Class Bermuda for World-Class Talent at Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF, a standout team in Major League Soccer (MLS), boasts the legendary Lionel Messi among its ...
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Discover Crossroads at Palmetto Bluff: A Reversible Golf Course with NorthBridge® Bermudagrass
Nestled in the picturesque Bluffton, South Carolina, Palmetto Bluff strategically decided in 2023 to carpet its new golf ...
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Sod Solutions Celebrates 30 Years: From Kitchen Table to Around the World
As Sod Solutions celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024, it’s essential to look at the key moments that ...
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Woerner Farms’ Commitment to Turfgrass, Growth and Excellence
The name Woerner resonates within the southeastern United States turfgrass industry, rooted across generations. George Woerner’s grandfather who ...
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Ole Miss Revamps Football Stadium with NorthBridge Bermudagrass
In a turn of events sparked by a Morgan Wallen concert, the playing surface at the University of ...
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Improving Sod Farming: How Turf Logistics Transformed Delta Bluegrass Co.’s Operations
In January 2020, Delta Bluegrass Co., a prominent sod farm located just an hour away from Silicon Valley, ...
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Inaugural Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass Field Day Draws Big Crowd at Star Turf Farms
Sod Solutions held a Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass Field Day on the morning of Oct. 31 at Star Turf ...
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Modern Turf’s Greens for Good: Supporting First Responders and Veterans
Earlier this summer, golf specialists Modern Turf out of Rembert, SC stepped in to help, donating a full ...
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Meet Kevin Morris, the Leader Behind the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program
Kevin Morris, the seasoned Executive Director of the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), embarked on his impactful journey ...
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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 ...
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CitraBlue® St. Augustine Showcases its Superior Shade Tolerance
CitraBlue® St. Augustine, the new grass released by the University of Florida has some of the best shade ...
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Innovation® Emerges as Quality Zoysiagrass for Southeastern U.S.
Sodmasters Turf Farm, a licensed sod producer in Montrose, GA has been growing Innovation® Zoysiagrass for the past ...
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Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass Hits the Ground Running
After several years of small plot testing and acreage expansion, Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass is now being installed at ...
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