The Turf Zone Podcast

The Swamp. Just the name evokes a visceral reaction from every college football fan in the south. Florida Gators beam with pride at the mention of their legendary stadium. Other SEC teams’ fans may respond with less enthusiasm, but no one can question the fact that Steve Spurrier-Florida Field is an iconic place to play college football.

The Arkansas Turfgrass Conference & Trade show will be held January 9–10, 2020 at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with other turfgrass managers from across the state and celebrate those who demonstrate high skill level in their work.

Mr. James Taylor Pursell, Sr., “Jimmy,” was born in 1930 in Talladega, Alabama to a family of educators. His father was principal at a local school and his mother a teacher. From these humble beginnings Jimmy began a journey that ultimately ended with success on the widest scale. He and his family have made invaluable contributions to the turfgrass industry in our state, the nation and the world.

College and professional football season are upon us, and sports fans can feel the excitement in the air. As always, preseason polls, national championship predictions, and other team chatter is in the news, but also making headlines this year are several recent retirements of prominent football players citing in part, concerns over their long-term safety and health. The safety and health of athletes is and should be a top priority for leagues, coaches, parents, and others. However, what other factors are considered when installing new athletic fields? Is it maintenance, costs, environment, or other factors? Is it all of the above? If so, which factors play most heavily in these decisions? This was the topic of research targeted in recent market research conducted in 2018 in the United States and Canada.

The Turf Zone: Welcome to the Turf Zone. In this episode, we’re talking to Rodney Smith, Jr. of Raising Men Lawn Care. Rodney, thanks for joining us.

The Turf Zone: Welcome to the Turf Zone. In this episode, we’re talking to Rodney Smith, Jr. of Raising Men Lawn Care. Rodney, thanks for joining us.

A superintendent discusses collaborating with professionals in other sectors of turf management and offers steps fellow supers can take to promote a united front.

The Turf Zone: Welcome to Virginia Turfgrass Council’s Turf Zone podcast. In this episode, we’re talking to VTC member Brian Glass. He’s the Athletic Field Manager with the City of Lynchburg Parks and Rec. Thanks for joining us today Brian.

The Turf Zone: Welcome to the Turf Zone. In this episode, we’re talking to Rodney Smith, Jr. of Raising Men Lawn Care. Rodney, thanks for joining us.

The Turf Zone: Welcome to the Turf Zone. In this episode, we’re talking to Rodney Smith, Jr. of Raising Men Lawn Care. Rodney, thanks for joining us.