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Mississippi Turfgrass Association announces Turfgrass Road Show details

November 12, 2019

The Mississippi Turfgrass Association (MTA) Road Show is set for January 7 in Senatobia, Miss. Turfgrass managers can learn about current practices in lawn, sports turf, and golf course maintenance, site

New England Sports Turf Managers Association Winter Dinner Meeting

November 12, 2019

The New England Sports Turf Managers Association (NESFMA) announced its Winter Dinner Meeting. This meeting will serve as NESFMA’s Annual Meeting. Election results and plans for the coming year will

SFMA/MILB Sports Field Managers of the Year announced

November 5, 2019

The Sports Turf Managers Association (SFMA), in partnership with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and supported by Echo Tools, announced the winners of the 2019 Sports Field Manager award. The winners include: Triple-A

FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches to host outdoor education for SFMA Conference

November 5, 2019

On January 13, FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Spring Training home to the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, will host the Sports Turf Managers Association (SFMA) outdoor educational demonstration.  This

The Andersons to expand facility to manufacture professional turf products

November 5, 2019

The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announced the expansion of its plant nutrient manufacturing facility in Seymour, Ind. This expansion will allow the facility to produce fertilizers and combination products for

Minor League Baseball and Echo Incorporated extend partnership

November 5, 2019

Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced a partnership extension with Echo Incorporated, making it the “Official/Exclusive Outdoor Power Equipment of Minor League Baseball” and the “Official Outdoor Power Equipment of Copa

Injury research review

November 4, 2019

SFMA has compiled current research results from 2016-2019 that compare injuries occurring on natural grass and synthetic athletic surfaces.  The document includes information on football divisions pertaining to the NFL, NCAA

STRI and Surface Performance form testing alliance

November 4, 2019

STRI Group has struck an alliance with international turf testing house Surface Performance Ltd. The global sports solutions provider has engaged with Surface Performance to work together providing sports surface design

SAFE providing $15,000 research grant money for qualified research projects

November 4, 2019

The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE), the charity of SFMA, is providing $15,000 research grant money for qualified research projects. To be considered, the proposed research must benefit

NCS4 to host Safety and Security Summits

November 4, 2019

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi will host a series of Safety and Security Summits in early 2020, including the