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Bengals and NFL/LISC Grassroots Program grant $250,000 to install artificial turf field

February 24, 2022

The Milford Exempted Village School District has been granted $250,000 by the Cincinnati Bengals through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program to install an artificial turf field at Milford’s

William Dest, Ph.D., honored with new scholarship in his name

February 22, 2022

From UConn Today: A scholarship to honor the late William (Bill) Dest, Ph.D., will help support undergraduate students pursuing turfgrass programs in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Altoz finalizes expansion plans

February 22, 2022

Altoz, Inc., finalized plans to expand its facility in Red Lake Falls, Minn., to accommodate the company’s growth. A new 62,500-square-foot facility is expected to be completed by fall of

Sports Field Management 101 Certificate course

February 15, 2022

Enroll in SFMA’s Sports Field Management Certificate course. This self-paced training provides continuing education opportunities for anyone who has not been formally educated in turfgrass science and is interested in

Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Cobalt St. Augustine ready for production

February 15, 2022

The latest turfgrass developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research will be the most drought-resistant St. Augustine variety on the market, researchers said. “It creates a healthy lawn with less frequent irrigation,

Odell Beckham Jr.’s injury in Super Bowl prompts NFL players to speak out against turf fields

February 15, 2022

From The Sporting News: Odell Beckham Jr. appeared to be well on his way to a terrific performance in Super Bowl 56. The Rams wide receiver caught his first two targets

SFMA Conference continuing education February 15

February 11, 2022

Join SFMA for the fourth and final in its series of continuing education on Tuesday, Feb. 15!   2-3 pm EST: Developing Weed Control Strategies for Your Facility – Jim Brosnan, Ph.D. –

NALP opens registration for its new ELEVATE conference and expo

February 11, 2022

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has opened registration for its new annual conference and expo, ELEVATE, which takes place September 18-21, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Conference

SFMA committee process underway

February 7, 2022

The SFMA committee process is underway, and SFMA members are invited to volunteer for service. Committees help to guide association programs and services. Member input is extremely important to ensure

2022 MSU Turfgrass Research Field Day announced

February 7, 2022

The 2022 Mississippi State University Turfgrass Research Field Day is tentatively scheduled for September 22 in Starkville. The event will feature developments in turf breeding, cultural management, weed control, and