Tyler Green

Today, we mourn the loss of a valued member of the Beard Equipment family, Ralph Brannin. For more than 15 years, Ralph played an important role in helping grow our golf business and became one of the most recognized and respected faces of John Deere Golf and Beard Equipment Company. To know Ralph was to know class, dignity and genuine kindness. He was the kind of person who would do anything you asked of him — and then go above and beyond. Ralph dedicated much of his life to the golf industry, wearing many hats and impacting countless people along the way. He was a mentor, a friend and someone who left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His stories, wisdom and steady presence will never be forgotten. We were so happy to see Ralph enjoy retirement and spend cherished time with his dear wife and best friend, Gail. He fought a good fight, and we take comfort knowing he’s now at peace. We will miss you, Ralph. Thank you for everything you gave to Beard Equipment, our industry and the people around you.

Congratulations @NativeBirdBoxes

Steve Smyers was out recently to talk about a new look on a hole. Stay tuned. Pre construction meeting with @ragantechnical, Sam’s team of Ellison Acres and Andrew representing Toro. Irrigation project starts on Monday!!

One more post for today as @FGCSA President Ryan Swilley, CGCS, and Ridge GCSA President Dustin Plemons help me get closer to my goal of getting all @GCSAA SouthAtlantic Region presidents to sign the #GCSAACentennialFlag. 12 down 2 to go then @GCSAA_GL gets to run with it!!

NO FRIDAY GAMES: The SEC will remain as the only power conference to not play any football games on Fridays. Sankey said "For everybody that thinks we just grab money, we could grab money just by putting games on different nights of the week," when asked about Friday games. This allows for high school football in the south, which are massively important community events, to continue to have it's own stage.

Thanks to the @FGCSA Suncoast Chapter & President Johnny Gault for the invitation to join the Suncoast Scramble at Lakewood National GC. Great turnout over 140+ for the event. @EhrhartJoel & his team have the course in excellent conditions for golfers & wildlife. @GCSAA #100years

After five years on our agronomy team as Assistant Superintendent, @WillBendy Bendy is leaving #OldeFloridaGolfClub Tomorrow is his final day as he returns home to Tennessee to become a golf course superintendent. We are grateful for all he has done and wish him the very best!

@TheMasters is amazing, even better with great friends. @FGCSA

The fertilizer blackout period is nearly here, preventing new applications of nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizers. But don’t worry, you still have time to get ready. In this video from Harrell’s Florida Director of Sales, Adam Ellison, walks through your options to set yourself up for the best success and maximum efficacy throughout the blackout season. Check out the video and get connected with your Harrell’s Rep today to get the products you need for the year ahead. harrells.com

Madden Orlovsky had a heartfelt message for his family and friends in honor of World Autism Awareness Day 🥹 This was a special moment for all of us at ESPN. Thanks, Madden and @danorlovsky7 ❤️

Great day at the WTGCSA event at Amarillo CC. Course was fantastic. Thanks to @GCSAA_SoCentral for the @GCSAA update and @aGrass_Whisper for the @SyngentaUS update.

Recently, at our Kenansville Farm, we welcomed the Central Florida’s Sports Turf Managers Association for their 12th Annual Field Day! The event hosted on our BIMINI field, had a great turnout and was a huge success! #event #sodfarm #BIMINI #fieldday

Bull’s Bridge Golf Club is hiring a Golf Course Superintendent. Lead course maintenance, deliver championship conditions, and steward a top-tier Fazio design at a premier private club committed to excellence. To learn more, please visit: bloomgolfpartners.com/careers/golf-c…

Looking to fill a few roles in the shop at TPC Sawgrass. Please pass along and let me know if anyone is interested. turfnet.com/jobs/j59949-eq…

As of 2026, Pasco County ranks as one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S., with Wesley Chapel at the center of this expansion. Driven by multi-billion dollar investments, the area is undergoing a massive transformation from suburbs to an urban hub. However, for people like Florida farmer Michael Nutt, the suburbs of Wesley Chapel are where they call home.🏡 "It's very, to me, I use the word sad. We're the only ranch left in this area, so that's our main goal is to try and keep the place in tact," Nutt said. Learn more about our the loss of Florida agricultural land and join the fight: floridafarmbureau.org/lossofland

I know it’s not ideal timing for interns down here in Florida,but a great opportunity to see a complete renovation at our great club! Housing provided #expand" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">careers.gcsaa.org/jobs/22111784/…

Olde Florida Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join our agronomy team. One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been helping assistants grow and move on to leadership roles in our industry! Take a look: @darrenjdavisgcs/note/p-190543000?r=1xrxnb&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@darrenjdavisg…

Sting, Lance, crickets and Rings…oh my! These new @SyngentaTurf chemistries #Trefinti and #Atexzo have been available for a minute, but if you haven’t gotten some in your hands or need more, grab discounts/rebates through the end of March. Hit me up! @SimplotTurf

“We’ve lost 86,000 cattle feeders like me.” “Over half of our cow-calf producers are gone.” Farmer Mike Callicrate just delivered an urgent plea to Congress: “Break up the corporate middlemen who are extracting an unfair share of the retail dollar while denying a fair income to producers and workers.” “Since I first got into the cattle industry in 1972, retail meat prices have become increasingly disconnected from cattle prices as monopolistic middlemen push producer prices lower and consumer prices higher.” “The producers’ share of the consumer dollar is now around 50% in beef, down from around 80% in 1970, when we had a lot of independent meat packers all over the country working with independent grocery stores.” “What can be done?” “We need to reform USDA’s meat inspection service to make it more workable for small processing plants.” “Invest in local regional food infrastructure and outlaw government purchasing of meat from large, multinational and foreign-owned corporations.” “That business should go to small and mid-sized slaughter plants, keeping the wealth from agriculture local, creating jobs, and revitalizing rural communities.” “We’re now relying on imports at a time when dietary guidelines are re-emphasizing high quality protein.” “Small plants like mine need fair food policy.” “Small processors have essentially no access to wholesale markets due to unfair advantages and predatory practices of big food companies.” “It’s past time to enforce antitrust laws and break up the meat monopolies like Congress did in the 1920s.” “Otherwise, consumer prices will remain disconnected from prices paid to producers, and will likely keep rising.” @MikeCallicrate