Virginia Tech Recommends PremierPRO Bermudagrass for Virginia and Maryland

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Nov. 2, 2016 - PRLog -- Sod Production Services, a division of Riverside Turf that provides sod production consultation as well as acting as the licensing agent for PremierPRO Bermudagrass, announces that PremierPRO has received a recommendation from Virginia Tech University. Dr Mike Goatley and team name PremierPro as a recommended variety in an annual report of 2016-2017 turfgrass recommendations produced by the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

The report, which was published in August of 2016, establishes a list of turfgrasses that have been studied and ranked according to their growth success in the states of Maryland and Virginia. In order to be considered for recommendation, turfgrasses must be available as certified seeds, sprigs, or sod, must be tested at sites in Virginia and Maryland, and must outperform other varieties for a minimum of three years.

"Because it is scientifically tested, we know that the benefits of PremierPRO that we promote are the benefits that this grass delivers," said Brian Walker, vice president of business development at Sod Production Services. "We are pleased that Virginia Tech's findings have confirmed the results that we achieve."

About PremierPRO Bermudagrass

PremierPRO Bermudagrass is a dense, fine-bladed bermudagrass developed by Dr. Milt Engelke, Prof. Emeritus Texas A &M, and Dr. Virginia Lehman, that is scientifically proven to have superior traffic tolerance and wear tolerance, suitable for use on sports fields, golf courses and lawns. PremierPRO Bermudagrass is ranked #1 by the University of Arkansas for traffic tolerance, and #1 for High Quality Turf Rating by the National Turfgrass Evaluation Progam (NTEP). PremierPRO Bermudagrass is currently available for shipping throughout the United States through sod producers in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states.

About Sod Production Services

Sod Production Services, a division of Riverside Turf, provides agronomic and farm operations consulting, sprigging and harvesting services for sod producers nationwide. We consult with both new and existing farms to streamline processes and help your farm succeed. From administration, technology and operational systems, to marketing programs and sales force hiring and training, Sod Production Services offers comprehensive farm management protocols to partner with you through the entire sales cycle. Sod Production Services can help identify the best grass for your soil and market area, help define planting parameters and planting rates, and assist in farm design and sprigging, with an expertise developing protocols for growing high-end grasses for sports fields and golf courses. Along with consulting services, Sod Production Services is the exclusive licensing agent for PremierPRO Bermudagrass. http://sodproductionservices.com

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