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The effect of soil water on N release

June 15, 2021

Controlled-release fertilizers are used in various agricultural industries to increase fertilizer nitrogen (N) use efficiency and decrease N loss to the environment. New research published in the Soil Science Society

Get ready to celebrate Smart Irrigation Month

June 15, 2021

The Irrigation Association (IA) invites you and your company to celebrate Smart Irrigation Month 2021 this July. This month-long initiative, sponsored by HydroPoint, is an opportunity for the whole irrigation

LANDSCAPES 2021 registration now open

June 15, 2021

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Professionals has opened registration for LANDSCAPES 2021, the nation’s largest education and networking event for the landscape industry. The event takes place October

SFMA to introduce V3.0 of the Environmental Facility Certification Program

June 10, 2021

The SFMA Environmental Committee is introducing its version three (V3.0) of the Environmental Facility Certification Program, which will launch this summer. The current version, V2.0, requires the sports field manager to

Registration open for NCS4 National Conference

June 10, 2021

Registration is open for exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees for the 12th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition. The NCS4 team is busily preparing to see everyone on

Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute works to create a cleaner, healthier environment

June 10, 2021

The Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute (VTC-EI), the newly established nonprofit arm of the Virginia Turfgrass Council, began its environmental advocacy through two impactful initiatives: distribution of 25,000 pollinator-friendly wildflower

SFMA Stars & Stripes Contest returns

June 7, 2021

The Fifth Annual SFMA Stars & Stripes Contest gets underway Wed., June 16. SFMA members are encouraged to submit their Fourth of July-themed field designs using mowing patterns and/or paint.

Turfgrass Producers of Maryland to host TPI’s Dr. Casey Reynolds

June 7, 2021

The Turfgrass Producers of Maryland (TPM) will host a presentation by TPI Executive Director, Dr. Casey Reynolds, on June 23. Attend to learn everything you need to know about a

Advanced Turf Solutions launches podcast to educate and entertain turfgrass professionals

June 7, 2021

Advanced Turf Solutions recently launched a video podcast called Around the Turf Scene, an informative and entertaining show for turfgrass professionals. The podcast is hosted by Rusty Stachlewitz, seed product

2022 Conference Tracks Determined

June 1, 2021

SFMA’s Conference Education Committee is working hard to put together another fantastic education program.  The 2022 Conference will have 9 tracks focusing on the different aspects of sports field and