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Still time to enter SFMA’s 6th annual Mowing Pattern Contest

November 13, 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

Project EverGreen introduces Heroes Helping Heroes

November 13, 2018

Paying a good deed forward is something we all could use more of these days. The loyal volunteers of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops programs do this each

New tool to predict which plants will become invasive

November 13, 2018

Around the world, over 13,000 plant species have embedded themselves in new environments—some of them integrate with the native plants, but others spread aggressively. Understanding why some plants become invasive,

Inaugural Maryland Turfgrass Conference is December 11

November 13, 2018

The 1st annual Maryland Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show is set for December 11 at Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center, Ellicott City. They say if you resist change that you

Pamela Sherratt on organic fertilizers

November 6, 2018

The term “organic fertilizer” refers to fertilizer derived from a plant, animal or human source. Those sources might be biosolid (human waste), chicken litter/manure, blood and bone, or plant material

SFMA Nominating Committee announces 2019 Board slate

November 6, 2018

The SFMA Nominating Committee announces the Slate of Candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors election. Those appearing on the ballot include: Immediate Past President: Sarah Martin, CSFM, City of Phoenix,

Why should I attend the SFMA Conference?

November 6, 2018

As registration opens, many of you may be toying with the idea of attending. Whether the decision is up to you or your boss, this article is helpful in highlighting

PGMS recognizes SFMA with Gold Medal Award

November 6, 2018

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) presented its 2018 Gold Medal Award to SFMA on Oct. 18 at the PGMS Annual Awards Dinner. SFMA President Sarah Martin, CSFM accepted the

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