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SFMA Presents its 2021 Board of Directors

February 1, 2021

The 2021 Board of Directors was presented to the membership during the association’s annual meeting, which was held on Jan. 13 at the conclusion of the SFMA virtual conference and

Access 2021 Conference Education Session Recordings

February 1, 2021

SFMA recorded all virtual conference education sessions to benefit conference attendees unable to make it to concurrent sessions and sports field managers unable to tune into the live sessions. The

Purdue Survey

February 1, 2021

A research team at Purdue University invites you to participate in the Purdue Sod Project. Our survey will help us better understand your preferences for sod. Your answers are very important

Turf Rundown – Timing of Preemergent (PRE) Herbicide Applications for 2021 – Apply Earlier

February 1, 2021

Dr. Fred Yelverton from NCSU discusses his recommendations for pre-emergence crabgrass control for 2021. From previous research, we know that crabgrass germinates with 24-hour mean soil temperatures averaging about 53-55

2 Minute Tip to Success – The Pomodoro Technique Explained

February 1, 2021

Getting motivated after the holidays can be tough! Learn to streamline your work productivity with the Pomodoro Method. This method is great for work but can also be used to

Advanced Turf Solutions launches virtual education series

February 1, 2021

Advanced Turf Solutions is now offering free online courses and live virtual seminars to support continuing education for turfgrass managers. The virtual education series is free and available to the public.

Tony LaFetra, CEO of Rain Bird Corporation, passes away

February 1, 2021

Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra, president and CEO of Rain Bird Corporation, passed away on January 29, 2021. He will be remembered as a passionate business leader whose work has had

Soy turf to cover more ground than ever in 2021

January 28, 2021

The Indiana Soybean Alliance, with support from the United Soybean Board and SYNLawn Indiana, is kicking off a new partnership with the Indianapolis Colts. The partnership features soy-backed SYNLawn artificial

STRI Group appoints new directors

January 28, 2021

Following a period of strong growth, STRI Group announced the appointment of two new company directors to its board. Gareth Walters and Dr. Ruth Mann have been appointed as finance director

JE Dunn announces new national sports client solutions manager

January 28, 2021

JE Dunn welcomed Algen Williams to its Sports Construction Team. Williams joins JE Dunn as national sports client solutions manager, where he will identify new business opportunities while building and