New NTRF Website is Now Live
via NTRF
We’re excited to share that the new National Turfgrass Research Foundation website is officially live.
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NTA Climbs Toward $90,000 in Grants
via NTA
With a big assist from the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Turfgrass Association is directing $80,000 toward turfgrass research studies being conducted at Oregon State University and Washington State University in 2026 and is expected to award at least $10,000 in scholarships this year as well.
A Stew of Pathogens
By Mario Lanthier, CropHealth Advising & Research
The “Manual of Integrated Pest Management for Turf Managers in BC”, published in 2019, is being reviewed to add new materials. As part of the effort, a number of golf courses were visited in late summer [of 2025] to document brown patch, yellow patch and other summer patch and ring diseases present in British Columbia.
WCTA Silent Auction Sets New Fundraising Record!
by WCTA staff
With $30,485 worth of items up for grabs, generously provided by turf management industry suppliers and service providers, our 25th Annual Silent Auction held during the 62nd Annual WCTA Conference and Trade Show held at the River Rock Casino Resort February 10-12, 2026, raised $14,529 for turf research!
Celebrating the Legacy of the Canadian Turf Research Foundation
via release Oct 10, 2025
It is with both pride and a touch of sadness that we reflect on the remarkable journey of the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) as it prepares to conclude its operations supporting turfgrass research across Canada and the United States.
Read more: Celebrating the Legacy of the Canadian Turf Research Foundation