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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

Real-time venue management system debuts in Santa Clara

October 25, 2018

According to an article by Tim Newcomb of forbes.com, the San Francisco 49ers have a new system at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara that can alert operations staff of problems

California facility might save $60K in 1st year with solar panels

October 25, 2018

According to a report from Jeong Park of the Orange County Register, Ladera Ranch (CA) is putting hundreds of solar panels in Cox Sports Park, cutting the facility’s electricity bill