The turgrass research funding year begins with our annual conference and trade show through fundraising efforts made possible by donations to our Silent Auction and of course the lucky bid winners who purchase these goods and services!
by Jason Pick
Since our last update, the PTRC (and most of central Alberta) received half its annual rainfall (227mm) in July, and are experiencing higher than normal summer temperatures.
By Jerry Rousseau
The Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation has recently evolved into the ‘National Turfgrass Research Foundation’.
by Jerry Rousseau
Final delivery of the updated IPM manual for BC Turfgrass Managers is expected by late 2025. Here is an update on the update by author, Mario Lanthier of CropHealth Advising and Research.
Read more: IPM Manual Update on the Update end September 2025
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Penn State University, in collaboration with the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, are conducting a study to better understand the true costs of natural grass and synthetic turf sports fields.
Read more: Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf - What's the Real Cost?