New FTGA Summer Seminar Announcement The webinar takes place on July 15 and is free for FTGA members. Registration closes on July 14. ftga.org/events/EventDetails…

Hot off the Press! The Annual Florida Turfgrass Conference Sponsor and Vendor Brochure is available. cdn.ymaws.com/www.ftga.org/r… We are excited to collaborate again this year with the University of Florida for the UF/IFAS North Central Florida Turfgrass Field Day. We have added a few new sponsor opportunities and a bigger trade show. In the brochure you will find: Page 2 World Equestrian Center Hotel Details Golf Tournament @ Juliette Falls Page 3 Conference Schedule Page 4 Sponsorship Options Page 5 Vendor Tradeshow Information Registration will only be available online soon.

If you're involved in sports field turf management, be sure to view Dr. Jason Kruse's article on Nutrient Management for Florida Sports Fields. indd.adobe.com/view/95a9dddf… For a deeper dive, download the Sports Field Best Management Practices Manual: Florida Edition: floridadep.gov/sites/default…

The Endangered Species Act webinar is coming to a computer near you on June 24. The session is free to all FTGA members. Registration: ftga.org/events/register.asp…

The deadline for the FTRF and FTGA scholarships is the end of this month! For those of you mentoring students, this is an opportunity to help them with their tuition. Please mention it to them and work with them on their submissions. Available FTRF scholarships: - Col. Frank Ward Memorial Scholarship - Hans & Otto Schmeisser Memorial Scholarship - James L. Blackledge Memorial Scholarship - Ralph W. White Memorial Scholarship The FTGA Legacy Scholarship is for any FTGA Member whose child is an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in high school planning to attend a state college, university or other program in the State of Florida. The FTGA member must have maintained a three (3) year membership as of the date of the scholarship application. View complete information on each scholarship & download the applicable application ftga.org/page/Scholarships

Don't miss the Celebration on Tour series! The @SodSolutions crew calls this work. You know what they say, "If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life." This episode is filmed at Bay Hill. Be sure to pass this along to any student you know considering a career in turfgrass management. youtube.com/watch?v=yMJcLz9x…

ATTN: Pesticide Applicators Managing Unwanted Plants; CEU Class, Chipley 6/11/26 On Thursday, June 11, 2026, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will host Managing Unwanted Plants in Rights of Way and Aquatic Sites. Information: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/washingto… Registration: eventbrite.com/e/right-of-wa…

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has transitioned to a new Division of Agricultural Environmental Services (AES). AES has a new portal, and before you renew your license, you may want to familiarize yourself on its new system. You will no longer mail in your FDACS CEU forms; you will upload them to the portal. The site has information on: - Portal Tutorials - CEU Requirements - Pest Control Exam Schedules & Information - Pest Control Licensing & Certification aeslicensing.fdacs.gov/

Major hat tip to John Mascaro for once again serving as the guest editor for the spring issue of Florida Turf Digest. He comes through for us every year. You can find him at turf-tec.com/.

Congratulations to Dr. Kenworthy from your friends at FTGA!

You do not want to miss this FTGA Summer Seminar (webinar). EPA has begun rolling out new label regulations related to the Endangered Species Act, and you'll learn all about them from Dr. Brett Bultemeier. Registration: ftga.org/events/register.asp…

The Florida Turfgrass Association & The Florida Turfgrass Research Foundation scholarship applications are available. The Florida Turfgrass Research Foundation provides scholarships to students who are actively enrolled in an institution of higher learning that offers an online certificate or a bona fide degree program in agronomy, horticulture or other turfgrass-related fields of study. Available FTRF scholarships: - Col. Frank Ward Memorial Scholarship - Hans & Otto Schmeisser Memorial Scholarship - James L. Blackledge Memorial Scholarship - Ralph W. White Memorial Scholarship The FTGA Legacy Scholarship is for any FTGA Member whose child is an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in high school planning to attend a state college, university or other program in the State of Florida. The FTGA member must have maintained a three (3) year membership as of the date of the scholarship application. View complete information on each scholarship & download the applicable application ftga.org/page/Scholarships

The spring issue of Florida Turf Digest is out. Come and get it. indd.adobe.com/view/95a9dddf…

It's time to nominate the next recipient of the FTGA's President Award. As an FTGA member, you have the opportunity to nominate a person or company in any of the following categories: - Sports Field of the Year - Golf Course of the Year - Lawn Care Operator of the Year - Advocacy - Research/Innovation - Environmental Stewardship - Industry Support Please take a few moments to complete the nomination form for an individual or company deserving this recognition. The nomination form is due by June 30. The recipient will be recognized at the Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on October 7 at the Annual Florida Turfgrass Conference. cdn.ymaws.com/www.ftga.org/r…

BOLO Alert: The Spring issue of Florida Turf Digest will most likely drop today. It's on its way to the printer. Once the final PDF gets uploaded, I'll post the link.

The FTGA office will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you a blessed and wonderful holiday weekend.

9 Mower Safety Tips to Keep in Mind This Spring This evergreen article reminds us that safety never goes out of style. If you're new to landscaping, don't miss the tip about walking the landscaping. It might save you a world of hurt. greenindustrypros.com/mowing…