Cecilia Brown Journalist Profile

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The Lifecycle of a Turfgrass: From Development to Market

Mar 28, 2024 | sodsolutionspro.com | Cecilia Brown

Why are there so many new turfgrass releases? This question was recently answered at the Florida Turfgrass Association conference in November 2023. Mark Kann, the Director of Florida Operations for Sod Solutions, delivered a presentation addressing the recent release of several turfgrass varieties by turfgrass breeding programs from various universities.
Discover Crossroads at Palmetto Bluff: A Reversible Golf Course with NorthBridge Bermudagrass

Feb 13, 2024 | golfcoursetrades.com | Cecilia Brown

Nestled in the picturesque Bluffton, South Carolina, Palmetto Bluff strategically decided in 2023 to carpet its new golf course, Crossroads, with NorthBridge® Bermudagrass. King-Collins Golf Course Design and Sod Solutions Professionals worked hand in hand to select a grass that would hold up to the desires and needs of the new reversible nine-hole course, stretching across and expansive 3,100 yards.
Southern course, northern turf (at least in name)

Oct 27, 2023 | golfcourseindustry.com | Cecilia Brown

After 1,362 days of construction, PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco, Texas, officially opened its doors earlier this year — and its turf selection is a story worth sharing. PGA Frisco chose NorthBridge Bermudagrass to cover the 180 acres, including the courses and practice facility at the new headquarters.
Meet Kevin Morris, the Leader Behind the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program

Oct 13, 2023 | sodsolutionspro.com | Cecilia Brown

Kevin Morris, the seasoned Executive Director of the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), embarked on his impactful journey in the turfgrass industry back in the early ’80s. His remarkable career began with a pivotal decision to join the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) facility in Beltsville, Maryland, in 1981.
The surprising benefits of turfgrass

Jul 18, 2023 | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Cecilia Brown

TIFTON -- Did you know that the turfgrass in your yard can serve as a food source for pollinators? Karen Harris-Shultz, a research geneticist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Tifton, is leading the charge in the finding that many grasses, even some turfgrasses, can serve as a pollen food source for bees and hoverflies. Her findings are groundbreaking and could change the way we think about our lawns. SmartAsset set out to determine which U.S. suburbs are safest.
The surprising benefits of turfgrass

Jul 18, 2023 | albanyherald.com | Cecilia Brown

TIFTON — Did you know that the turfgrass in your yard can serve as a food source for pollinators? Karen Harris-Shultz, a research geneticist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Tifton, is leading the charge in the finding that many grasses, even some turfgrasses, can serve as a pollen food source for bees and hoverflies. Her findings are groundbreaking and could change the way we think about our lawns.
The Surprising Benefits of Turfgrass: A Food Resource for Bees

Jul 6, 2023 | sodsolutionspro.com | Cecilia Brown

Did you know that the turfgrass in your yard can serve as a food source for pollinators? Dr. Karen Harris-Shultz, a research geneticist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Tifton, GA, is leading the charge in the finding that many grasses, even some turfgrasses, can serve as a pollen food source for bees and hoverflies. Her findings are groundbreaking and could change the way we think about our lawns.