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SFMA membership drops take place this month

March 10, 2020

SFMA is reminding members that its membership year is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. The grace period for renewing the next membership year ends March 31. For uninterrupted service, including

Echo recalls backpack blowers and replacement shoulder straps due to laceration and impact hazards

March 10, 2020

Echo Incorporated, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling certain Echo and Shindaiwa backpack blowers and replacement shoulder straps in the U.S. and Canada. For more information

IA fly-in takes irrigation’s message to the Hill

March 10, 2020

On March 3-4, approximately 30 irrigation professionals representing all facets of the irrigation industry descended on Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the irrigation industry during the Irrigation Association’s

The impact of coronavirus on sporting events; CDC offers guidance

March 6, 2020

All sporting events in Italy will take place without fans present for at least the next month, due to the coronavirus outbreak, the future of the 2020 Olympics is in

Wembley Stadium features state-of-the-art upgrades

March 6, 2020

According to ASLD International, Wembley Stadium has undergone some significant renovations as it prepares to host more than 60 events this year. Chief among the changes is a brand-new pitch

New poll shows consumers are confused about fuel product offerings

March 6, 2020

Consumers remain confused about the multiple fuel product offerings in the marketplace, according to a new study commissioned by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and conducted online by The

NCS4 shares best practices for managing tailgating

March 6, 2020

NCS4 (National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security) offers best practice takeaways regarding tailgating from its Safety and Security Best Practice Guides.  As sporting events change in dynamics, there is

Twenty achieve CSFM designation in 2019

March 3, 2020

Recognizing the importance of fostering and improving professionalism within the sports turf industry, the Sports Turf Managers Association developed the Certified Sports Field Manager certification program. The Certified Sports Field Manager

STEC Equipment announces partnership with Turf Ventures

March 3, 2020

STEC Equipment, Inc. announced a Midwest distribution agreement with Turf Ventures of Downers Grove, Ill. Turf Ventures will leverage its five locations to distribute the entire line of STEC Equipment. For

Complimentary workforce solutions summit to be held March 11

March 3, 2020

Tyler Bloom, director of grounds and facilities at Sparrows Point Country Club in Baltimore, Md., will host a workforce development summit from 9 a.m. – Noon on March 11 at