by WCTA staff
At the first meeting of the new 2024/2025 WCTA Board and while reviewing the Research Committee’s recommendations for 2024 project funding, a motion was made and carried to support the Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation through a $5000 association membership.
via USGA
The USGA currently invests approximately $2 million annually into turfgrass and environmental research. Since 1983, the total investment is nearly $50 million. But how do you measure the impact of that research?
Effects of Equipment Traffic on Turfgrass During Frost Conditions
Alec Kowalewski, Chas Schmid, Brian McDonald, Cole Stover, Zach Hamilton
Oregon State University
October 15, 2023 (Year 1 report)
Read more: WCTA Funded Research - OSU Releases Frost Study Year 1 Report
Winter is QUICKLY on its way and the researchers at the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science department are starting the #WinterTurf data collection for 2023-2024. They are looking for more Superintendents willing to participate in the study from across Canada.
Read more: Would You Dig a Hole for the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science Department?
The turgrass research funding year begins with our annual conference and trade show. Normally, these three days yield about a third of our annual fundraising through the Silent Auction, 50/50 draw and by the efforts of the Kwantlen Turf Club. In the past, any contributions from allied organizations were presented at the show.