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SFMA Mentorship Program

July 1, 2024

The SFMA Mentorship program is in full swing and off to a great start! Interested in being a mentor or mentee? It is not too late to join. Click the

Meet Two of Our 2025 Conference Speakers

July 1, 2024

Dr. Beth Guertal is a Project Director for International Programs at Kansas State University. Prior to that she was a Professor of Turfgrass Management at Auburn University, where she taught and

Scholarships and Grants Applications are Open!

July 1, 2024

Scholarships and grant applications now open! Click the links below to apply. SAFE scholarships include: The Dr. James Watson (sponsored by The Toro Co.), these include scholarships for students in Graduate, Four-year,

Irrigation Association awards scholarships to 17 students

June 28, 2024

The Irrigation Association announced the recipients of the 2024 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird. In its eighth year, the program awarded 17 scholarships to deserving

Central Turf and Irrigation Supply opens Florida branch

June 24, 2024

Central Turf and Irrigation Supply – a customer-focused wholesale distributor of irrigation, lighting, drainage, and landscape supplies – opened its first Florida location (in Freeport, Florida, near Destin). This move

IA anticipates heightened industry engagement for Smart Irrigation Month

June 24, 2024

July is Smart Irrigation Month, a month-long initiative dedicated to spotlighting the significant benefits of efficient irrigation and the latest innovations in the wise use of water. According to the Irrigation

Coming Fall of 2024: SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification

June 17, 2024

The Sports Field Management Association is excited to introduce the SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification, launching in the Fall of 2024. This entry-level certification is designed to equip individuals with the

Bobcat breaks ground for Mexico manufacturing facility

June 14, 2024

Bobcat Company held a ceremonial groundbreaking June 13 for its new, $300-million manufacturing facility in Mexico. Located in the Salinas Victoria municipality, outside of Monterrey in the state of Neuvo Leon,

Wiswesser to receive award at 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference

June 11, 2024

Bill Wiswesser, senior vice president of facilities and stadium general manager at FC Cincinnati, will be presented with the Champion of Change Award during the 2024 National Sports Safety and

IA applauds introduction of Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

June 10, 2024

The Irrigation Association (IA) applauded the introduction of the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act and commended U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman, John Curtis, Judy Chu and Doug LaMalfa for their