President’s Letter

Thank You Members!

We’re halfway through 2025 and what a year it has been! From snow and ice to a wetter than normal spring. The ATA hosted a weed ID class in February, which was well attended. Dr. Wendell Hutchens, Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science gave an in-depth class on weed control and identification.

On August 6th, The University of Arkansas will be hosting Turfgrass Field Day at the Horticulture Field Lab in Fayetteville. It will feature the latest information about new products and turfgrass research studies. The Arkansas Turfgrass Association is proud to be the sponsor this year for the onsite trade show.

As we get into the fall, we hope to host a “one day” education class again. If you check the Arkansas Turfgrass website, we will put the dates and location there. Thank you to Board member Kyle Sanders for creating these opportunities throughout the year.

Thank you members for your continued support of the ATA! Have a great and safe summer and we will see you soon.

Richard Covert

President

Arkansas Turfgrass Association

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Save the Date for the Arkansas Turfgrass 2026 Conference and Trade Show — January 15th & 16th

If you would like to sponsor or be a

vendor, reach out to Courtney Landreth at

(479) 301-5534 or ataturfgrass@gmail.com