ArkansasTurfgrassAssn

We had a great turnout at our 2026 Arkansas Turfgrass Conf. & Trade Show. Thank you to our attendees, vendors, sponsors, and speakers for making this a success. We are excited for this industry and watching it grow. We had over 200 attendees plus more vendors this year.

The ATA was honored to award Rodney Fisher with the inaugural “Ron Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award.” Ron Fisher, Rodney’s Dad, started the ATA in 1988. Rodney has been a great asset to the Turfgrass industry and we were thrilled to present this award to him.

There is still time to apply for one of the ATA Awards. You can also find the below application on our website, arkansasturf.net, under the Awards tab.

We invite you to register for the 2026 ATA Conf. today. Pesticide Recert. is scheduled for Thurs, 1/15/26. You can access the conf. schedule on our website, where you'll also find info. on hotel room blocks. Please note that the Embassy block is available until 12/15/25.

Thank you to Poinsett Turfgrass Company for being a General Event Sponsor.

Thank you to Cunningham Recreation/GameTime/RJR Enterprises for being one of our 2026 Baggo Tournament sponsors. @CunninghamRec

We want to give a BIG Thanks to Agra Turf Inc. for being a Title Sponsor and also a Snack Sponsor for our 2026 Conference & Trade Show. Every year Agra Turf supports the ATA and we appreciate them very much!!

Thank you to Specialty Sands & Services for becoming one of the 2026 Educational Sponsors. We appreciate their support to the ATA and its members. @specialtysands

Registration is open for the 2026 ATA Conference Jan. 15-16th. You can scan the QR code below or go to our website (arkansasturf.net). The pesticide recertification will be Thursday, January 15th. Information is below.

Join us in 6 days for the 1-day Ornamental workshop (Scan the QR code below or go to arkansasturf.net to Register). BBQ lunch will be provided along with snacks throughout the day. Please register early this week so we know how many lunches to provide. Thanks!!

The ATA has an exciting event coming up in about 3 weeks. **Ornamental Workshop on November 4th (information below) Please consider registering early for the Ornamental workshop (we are providing lunch and will need a head count

The ATA has 2 exciting events coming up. #1) Ornamental Workshop on November 4th #2) 2026 ATA Conference & Trade Show January 15th-16th in Hot Springs **You can register now for both on our website (arkansasturf.net) Please consider registering early

The ATA invites you to a 1-day Ornamental Workshop on November 4th (details below). Registration can be completed by scanning the QR code below or visiting arkansasturf.net We look forward to seeing you.

The ATA invites you to a 1-day Ornamental Workshop on November 4th (details below). Registration can be completed by scanning the QR code below or visiting arkansasturf.net We look forward to seeing you.

Just a Reminder—If you are thinking of entering a sports field, lawn, or golf course for an ATA award at our 2026 Conference, then this might be the best time of year to take pics of that field, lawn, or course (green and lush versus during Fall or Winter).

Here is an article about winter damage on warm season turf that Dr. Wendell Hutchens wrote. We thought it might be helpful if you are dealing with homeowners who might think they have herbicide damage.

We are 1 Week away from our 1-Day Disease Workshop (Thursday, February 13th) featuring Dr. Wendell Hutchens from the UofA. Online registration is now accessible at arkansasturf.net. Please register by Monday so we have an accurate head count for the lunch.

We are excited to host our 1-Day Disease Workshop next month, featuring Dr. Wendell Hutchens from the UofA. Online registration is now accessible at arkansasturf.net.

We were fortunate enough to be able to give out 2 scholarships this year. The first one was to Seth Ford for “Incoming Freshman” and then to Hayden Hawthorne for “Outstanding Intern.” Both are students at the University of Arkansas in the Turfgrass department. Congrats!!