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Fall seeding tips

September 18, 2018

From Turf iNfo and Bill Kreuser, assistant professor and turfgrass Extension specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Fall is time to seed cool-season turfgrasses. It’s ideal because the air temperature and humidity are

Toro announces 2019 Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program

September 18, 2018

The Toro Company is pleased to announce the 18th annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2019, one lucky turfgrass science student will travel to Atlanta, Georgia,

SFMA Innovative Award submissions due Oct 15

September 18, 2018

As a sign of appreciation and acknowledgement, SFMA’s Innovative Awards Task Group developed a program to recognize SFMA commercial member companies that improves the sports turf management profession. Don’t miss

New England SFMA’s Fall Workshop Oct 10

September 18, 2018

NESFMA’s Fall Workshop, October 10 at University of Rhode Island, is a great opportunity for members to connect and learn the latest about sports turf management in New England. Join

New turf in nation’s capital

September 11, 2018

The opening of the new 20,000-capacity Audi Field built specifically for Major League Soccer’s DC United caught my eye last summer. Naturally I was curious about the grass and discovered

Warm and wet conditions favor denitrification

September 11, 2018

From September 6 turfiNfo, University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Heavy rainfall across much of Eastern Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin has completely saturated most soils. Mix the wet, anaerobic soil conditions with

2-minute tip from SFMA on engaging public via social media

September 11, 2018

Social media has proven time and time again to be a tool to use within your organization. Read about how you can turn a negative circumstance into a positive situation

SFMA member Art Goodhind honored by public works association

September 11, 2018

Art Goodhind was recently named Professional Manager of the Year – Facilities and Grounds by the American Public Works Association. Art is Supervisor of the Land Facilities and Natural Resources

Grady Miller shares some goals of grass researchers

September 4, 2018

We just had our annual turfgrass field day [at North Carolina State] that showcased some of our ongoing field research. This event was a great chance for nearly 800 people

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