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Mowing Patterns Contest – Submit by Nov. 16

November 1, 2018

Members craft unique patterns for eligibility to win complimentary registration to the 2019 SFMA Annual Conference in Phoenix. Entries are submitted via Facebook before November 16; only patterns produced with

Thank You to our SAFE & Conference Sponsors

November 1, 2018

SFMA and SAFE would like to thank our conference sponsors. Please visit the companies in the Exhibition at the SFMA Conference in Phoenix and let them know you appreciate their

Featured Speakers of the Month

November 1, 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! Kristie Walker, Ph.D. is

New Bulletin – Fertilization/Nutrient Management BMPs

November 1, 2018

SFMA is developing a series of bulletins addressing Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be implemented at your facility to reduce your environmental impact. Fertilization/Nutrient Management Best Management Practices addresses

Turf Rundown — Abundance of Bacteria, Fungi, and Sclerotinia homoeocarpa in the Thatch and Soil

November 1, 2018

Thatch management in turfgrass has been recommended as part of integrated pest management; however, there is limited understanding of the microbial community in thatch. Previous studies on the turfgrass phytobiome

Turf managers challenged by fungicide-resistant turfgrass disease

October 30, 2018

From Penn State News by Jeffrey Mulhollem: Dollar spot — the most common, troublesome and damaging turfgrass disease plaguing golf courses — is becoming increasingly resistant to fungicides applied to manage

$5.7 million research project to attack annual bluegrass begins

October 30, 2018

The most widely grown irrigated crop in the US, turfgrass, is being threatened by annual bluegrass, and Texas A and M AgriLife is leading a project to find solutions. Texas A

Adjusting turf resumes for the mobile age

October 30, 2018

Interesting info from TurfNet, posted earlier this year by Matt Leverich: “I don’t have to tell any of you that smartphones have changed how we work each day, especially from out

Michigan State Turf School Dec 17-20

October 30, 2018

The MSU Turf School, December 17-20, 2018, is an intensive course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass. The school

FieldTurf introduces first “smart” sports field

October 25, 2018

Imagine a sports field that could automatically track the number of athletes playing, hours of use, and send maintenance alerts when needed. Imagine that it could then deliver in-depth reporting