With the Warm Weather, Is Crabgrass Germinating?

The short answer, yes!  Please see the link below from the Advanced Turf Solutions - Around the Turf Scene Blog.  The authors for this post were Scott Brame and Dan Dunham.

http://advancedturf.com/resources/crabgrass-is-here

Check this blog frequently, as it is updated often with turfgrass tips.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!
--Jamie

Midwest Regional Turf Foundation - The MRTF Supporting Turfgrass Research

I wanted to post a photo from an MRTF board of directors meeting last week.  As the President of the MRTF in 2012, I am overseeing the continued goal of the MRTF.  The MRTF supports the turfgrass research and education at Purdue University for the betterment of the turf industry in Indiana, the Midwest, and the world.  

Please consider attending an MRTF event in 2012.  


To learn more about the MRTF, click HERE


To learn more about Purdue Turfgrass, click HERE


Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.


Play on!
--Jamie

Indiana Athletic Directors Tradeshow

The Indiana AD tradeshow is wrapping up today in Indianapolis.  Athletic directors from all over the state meet to discuss policies, rules, etc while also attending the tradeshow.  Here are a couple photos of the tradeshow:

To learn more about the Indiana Athletic Directors Association, click HERE.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!
--Jamie

One More Photo From Ft Wayne - Tarp Drum Logo

I wanted to share one last photo from Ft Wayne.  Check out the logo placement on the tarp drum end cap.  Maybe another sponsorship option?

To learn more about the Ft Wayne Tin Caps, click HERE.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!
--Jamie

Fort Wayne Tin Caps - Parkview Field

I was in Ft. Wayne yesterday and stopped by Parkview Field.  Head Groundskeeper, Keith Winter, has the field in great shape for the upcoming season.  Here are a few photos:

The DuraEdge custom pro infield mix has been rolled down and the infield is now ready to be conditioned for the year.  Keith will add a blend of calcined and vitrified clay from Diamond Pro.

To learn more about the Diamond Pro line of products, click HERE.

To learn more about DuraEdge products, click HERE.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!

--Jamie

High Silt Infields - Is This Your Infield?

High silt infields cause maintenance issues throughout the year.  They are dusty and firm when dry and difficult to manage after rain events.  Typically, high silt infields have a blond/light tan appearance.

High silt infields cause a lot of issues coming out of winter and the freeze/thaw cycle.  I wanted to post this photo of a high silt infield.  Notice the material displacement after someone walked through the infield after a 1/2 in. rain.

How do you how much silt is in your infield?  What is your SCR?  Go to Dura-edge.com to learn more about the T.A.C.S. process.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!
--Jamie

Cheviot, Ohio - 1937 Baseball Field

I was in Cincinnati, OH yesterday.  I stopped by Cheviot Fieldhouse in Cheviot, OH.  My task was to look at a baseball field that was build in 1937.  Here are a few photos:

The bleachers are from the original Cheviot Race Track.  Could this field be in line for a significant renovation in 2012?  Stay tuned to the SmartTurf Blog for updates throughout the year.

To learn more about Cheviot, OH, click HERE.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!
--Jamie