SFMA’s public relations program continues to gain national, regional and local attention for members’ field management practices. In July, SFMA received 25 publicity hits that resulted in a reach of
According to a report from Kyle Hanson, KVIA News, El Paso TX, many cities and school districts across the Borderland have been replacing natural grass fields with artificial turf to
According to an article by Paul Steinbach in the July/August issue of Athletic Business, an increasing number of companies — not only turf system manufacturers, but also others that don’t
SFMA is offering free access to the 2018 SFMA Conference presentation of “Topdressing and Cultivation for Your Athletic Fields: Part One” presented by Dr. Nick Christians and Dr. Adam Thoms. Accessible for free until Tuesday, September 4. The Webinar: Dr. Nick
From North Carolina State’s Turffiles’ Dr. Rick Brandenburg: There has been a lot in the news lately about the herbicide glyphosate (most know it as Roundup) and its potential health hazards.
From Rutgers Turf blogger Dr. Matthew Elmore: The summer of 2018 isn’t going away quietly for many in New Jersey. August 2018 will be remembered for a steady dose of torrential
From August 20 Turf iNfo, University of Nebraska: Plants selectively take up different nutrients. As a nutrient like phosphorus (P) is needed, the plant roots take them up. If it is
According to the Associated Press, South Carolina is fully replacing its football field less than a week before the season opener after hosting a Jay-Z and Beyonce concert. Crews trucked in
The nominating committee announced the results of the 2018-19 elections at the New England SFMA Summer Field Day on August 8 and Ben Polimer took over as NESFMA President. The
From Jim Murphy’s turfblog.rutgers.edu Cool-season lawn struggling to grow in shallow soil on a south-facing slope during dog days. According to Merriam-Webster, dog days is the period between early July and early
