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Fluorescent imaging reveals turfgrass pest’s most active period

December 4, 2018

From entomologytoday.org: A new step forward in managing a pernicious pest of golf course putting greens comes with an assist from an unlikely source: marine biology. Researchers at Penn State University’s Center

Vote in SFMA Board election

December 4, 2018

SFMA’s Election is underway. Make sure you take a moment to read through the candidates’ profiles on our website here. Voting members should have already received their own special link

The insect apocalypse is here

December 4, 2018

Studies are showing a big loss of insects; this November 27 article from the New York Times Magazine is an interesting read about the “vast impoverishment of an entire insect

Meet the Candidates

December 3, 2018

SFMA’s Election is underway! Make sure you take a moment to read through the candidates’ profiles on our website here. Voting members should have already received their own special link

Holiday Bonus: FREE Webinars – Sign up today!

December 3, 2018

The 2019 Conference Education Program is packed full of exciting and informative presentations. This year speakers have volunteered to present short 15-30 minute webinars prior to the conference as an

Environmental Certification Program Price to Increase

December 3, 2018

SFMA has offered its Environmental Facility Certification program to the membership since 2016, virtually at no charge. Once certification has been received, the facility would then pay $100 for the

Conference Registration Costs Increase Jan. 4

December 3, 2018

If you plan on attending the SFMA annual conference, register now and save! The on-line registration rates increase on Jan. 4, 2019! This may allow you the flexibility to pay

Mowing Patterns Winner Announced

December 3, 2018

Congratulations to Kyle Calhoon, Sports Turf Manager at the Hartford Yard Goats (Hartford, Conn.), for being selected as the sixth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest” winner. Calhoon was selected via a Facebook

SFMA to Co-brand Sports Fields Book, 3rd Edition

December 3, 2018

SFMA and Wiley Publishing entered into a contract to exclusively co-brand the 3rd edition of Sports Fields: A Manual for Design, Construction and Maintenance. SFMA and Wiley have had a similar

Featured Speakers of the Month

December 3, 2018

Each month speakers presenting at the 2019 National SFMA Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona will be featured. Don't miss the educational opportunities offered at the conference! Bill Kreuser, Ph.D. is