Highlights from Turfgrass Field Day 2023

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MSU Turf spreads the word about developing better grass for big events – and more

Dr Trey Rogers discussed the research on grasses for the upcoming FIFA World Cup event, including Kentucky bluegrass, perennial rye grass, and Bermuda grass.
Trey Rogers (leff front) speaks to students and the audience during Turfday at the Hancock Turf Research Center.
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Turf graduate student Jackie Guevara demonstrates the versatility of the turf in development for use in the FIFA World Cup event.

MSU Turf spreads the word about developing better grass for big events – and more

MSU and the Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) hosted a field day July 24 for FIFA officials and sod farmers from 17 states at MSU’s Hancock Turfgrass Research Center.

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The research includes growing turf on plastic, which makes it easier to move around for various uses and locations.

The event was covered by Michigan Farm News, including a video.

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