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 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

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!!

Thank you to Guy Oyler for serving on the ATA board faithfully for many years. We will miss him at our meetings but hope to still see him at future conferences. Again, thank you Guy for everything you have contributed to the ATA.

Congrats to our 3 Turfgrass Award winners. **Benton Parks & Rec-Owen’s Mooney Memorial Park (Turf Site of the Year under 10,000 sq ft).**Bryant Parks & Rec-Alcoa Lacrosse Field (for Field of the Year).**Little Rock Christian Academy-Warrior Softball Field (HS Field of the Year)

A great turnout for our 2025 Conference and Trade show. Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors, vendors, and speakers for making this year a success.

A great turnout for our 2025 Conference and Trade show. Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors, vendors, and speakers for making this year a success.

It’s not too late to pre-register for the ATA conference this week. We have great talks scheduled. Thursday will be for Pesticide recertification and Friday is break-out sessions. We look forward to seeing you there. Go to .to Register.

Save Time next week and Register Early!! Go to to register and view the class schedule. Pesticide recertification classes will be held Thursday (1/16).

Thank you to Specialty Sands & Services for being one of our 2025 Lunch & Learn sponsors. Please register and join us Thursday (1/16) for a free Lunch & Learn at our ATA Conference. @TedFist1

Thank you to @CortevaUSTurf for being one of our 2025 Lunch & Learn sponsors. Please register and join us Thursday (1/16) for a free Lunch & Learn at our ATA Conference.

Take advantage of early registration for our 2025 Conference. Go to to register and access our class schedule. Pesticide recertification classes are scheduled for Thursday, January 16th.

Thanks to Regal Chemical for being a General Sponsor for our 2025 Conference & Tade Show!!

The ATA will be hosting our 2nd Annual Baggo Tournament on Jan. 16th (Thursday) at 8PM. It will be in the Grand Ballroom at The Hotel Hot Springs. Join us for a night of "friendly" competition!! There will be a sign up at the conference registration table on Thurs.

Thank you to Professional Turf Products for being one of our 2025 Snack sponsors!!.We appreciate their support.

Thank you to @EwingOutdoor for being one of our 2025 Title Sponsors. We appreciate their support!!.Conference and Trade Show is January 16-17. Register Today at

Kick off the weekend by registering early for the ATA Conference and Trade Show on January 16th and 17th. Contact Courtney with questions. We have exhibitor spots and sponsorships still available. Go to to register.

Register Today at .OR if you are a company that would like to be involved with the Trade Show please reach out to Courtney (ataturfgrass@gmail.com or 479-301-5534). We are excited to see everyone there!