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PA Turfgrass Council names graduate fellowships for three turfgrass icons

September 4, 2018

One prepared golf courses for major tournaments, including the Masters, the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship, over his 38 years as a golf course superintendent. One followed in his

Canadian park features innovative green infrastructure

September 4, 2018

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a $750,000 grant that will help the City of Kitchener incorporate state of the art stormwater management features at the new RBJ Schlegel

Clinton, NC Parks and Rec wins Green Spaces contest

September 4, 2018

When the Parks and Recreation Department of Clinton, NC was named the winner of the “Our Winning Green Spaces” contest they knew they would receive an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series

SFMA’s PR program continues to advance sports turf managers

August 30, 2018

SFMA’s public relations program continues to gain national, regional and local attention for members’ field management practices. In July, SFMA received 25 publicity hits that resulted in a reach of

New Mexico U study says synthetic turf doesn’t save watering costs

August 30, 2018

According to a report from Kyle Hanson, KVIA News, El Paso TX, many cities and school districts across the Borderland have been replacing natural grass fields with artificial turf to

Plant-based infills gain traction in turf market

August 30, 2018

According to an article by Paul Steinbach in the July/August issue of Athletic Business, an increasing number of companies — not only turf system manufacturers, but also others that don’t

Free webinar available through Sept 4

August 30, 2018

SFMA is offering free access to the 2018 SFMA Conference presentation of “Topdressing and Cultivation for Your Athletic Fields: Part One” presented by Dr. Nick Christians and Dr. Adam Thoms. Accessible for free until Tuesday, September 4. The Webinar: Dr. Nick

How do you know the truth about Roundup?

August 28, 2018

From North Carolina State’s Turffiles’ Dr. Rick Brandenburg: There has been a lot in the news lately about the herbicide glyphosate (most know it as Roundup) and its potential health hazards.

Insane rain

August 28, 2018

From Rutgers Turf blogger Dr. Matthew Elmore: The summer of 2018 isn’t going away quietly for many in New Jersey. August 2018 will be remembered for a steady dose of torrential

Turfgrass nutrient demand and soil interpretations

August 28, 2018

From August 20 Turf iNfo, University of Nebraska: Plants selectively take up different nutrients. As a nutrient like phosphorus (P) is needed, the plant roots take them up. If it is