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Texas A&M AgriLife mobilizes task force to head off possible emergence of “murder hornet” in Texas

May 8, 2020

Written by Olga Kuchment A giant invasive hornet was sighted several times in northwestern Washington state and Canada in late 2019, causing concern across the U.S. At the request of Texas

Dr. Stacey Hall named as new NCS4 director

May 8, 2020

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) announced Dr. Stacey Hall as its new director after the retirement of founder Dr. Lou Marciani. Hall played an integral role

Route to Recovery interview with Ben Polimer (video)

May 6, 2020

John Kmitta, associate publisher/editorial brand director of SportsField Management, recently spoke with Ben Polimer, fields and grounds coordinator, Town of Weston, Mass., and president of the New England Sports Turf

Route to Recovery special edition

May 5, 2020

The SportsField Management Route to Recovery special edition is now online. With the ever-evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to provide timely, relevant information. As

National BMPs for Sports Fields – update

May 5, 2020

SFMA is creating a manual to address Best Management Practices when managing sports fields. This manual will have a national version and also provide a template for chapters to use

SFMA recognizes 10- and 35-year members

May 5, 2020

SFMA recently thanked all those who support SFMA through annual membership, and recognized the service milestones of its 10-year and 35-year members.  35-year Members George Rokosh, Glen Ellyn, Ill.           John Souter, Braco, Perthshire,

Irrigation Association moving forward with plans for 2020 Irrigation Show

May 5, 2020

Even through the beginning of 2020 has been a challenge, the Irrigation Association (IA) is moving forward with plans for the 2020 Irrigation Show and Education Week (Nov. 30-Dec. 4,

SFMA Town Hall Meetings helping on the Route to Recovery

April 28, 2020

SFMA is here to help you with resources to respond to challenges regarding COVID-19. As part of that effort, SFMA is hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings via Zoom.

SFMA In Action: Committees

April 28, 2020

Volunteers play a key role in SFMA’s successes. The SFMA mission guides the overarching reason the association exists; the board develops the strategic plan that sets the direction for three

Texas A&M grounds crew working hard to ensure playing surfaces better than ever when sports resume

April 28, 2020

By Travis L. Brown, The Eagle With college spring sports canceled across the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic, few in the Texas A&M athletic department are deemed essential and still