Turfgrasses provide many benefits to the environment including carbon dioxide sequestering, reduction of wind and water erosion, and cooling of the environment. In spite of these documented benefits, there is increasing pressure to reduce the use of grasses - primarily to reduce the water...More>>

Rose-Fricker earns Genetics and Plant Breeding Award; Gaussion honored for his work in turfgrassMore>>

Thousands of acres that had been planted for production of turfgrass seed in the United States and Canada are now growing wheat, corn, canola and a variety of other food crops.More>>

Using natives within landscapes is one small one piece of the much bigger issue of environmentally responsible landscaping, and is, to the degree that meets customer expectations, laudable given the growing emphasis on conservation and sustainability.More>>

The popular 60-year-old, water-soluble fertilizer can now be matched to water types for more precise plant fertilization.More>>

Turfgrasses with better disease and drought resistance featured at Scotts Turf-Seed 25th Field DayMore>>

To overcome the shortcomings inherent in existing overseeder designs, Turfco developed three major technological advancements that contribute to improved seed germination and minimal disruption to existing turf.More>>

The House has earmarked $1.4 million for turf. The Senate has tentatively appropriated $1.8 million.More>>

Casey Reynolds is one of many people evaluating turfgrass plots at locations across the country for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), headquartered in Beltsville, MD.More>>

Turns out, it is interesting to watch the grass grow. I also picked up a few more key points about grass biology, pinot noir and the ongoing discussion over genetically modified turfseed during this year's seed company tours in Oregon.More>>