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Industry News

Drought tolerance in turfgrasses online presentation from SFMA

February 20, 2018

Unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, and consumption by increasing urban populations often are limiting the water available for managing and sustaining turfgrasses. In this presentation, the reasons for slow advancements in

Katie McIntyre with Jamie Honeyman, head groundsman, Dagenham & Redbridge FC

February 20, 2018

In this latest industry interview, conducted back in late December, Sports Venue Busniess’ Katie McIntyre caught up with Jamie Honeyman, Head Groundsman at Vanarama National League side, Dagenham & Redbridge

Iowa State, Mt. San Antonio College winners at SFMA Student Challenge

February 13, 2018

Congratulations to all SFMA Student Challenge participants for their exceptional performance on the 2018 exam! The Student Challenge is presented by SAFE, Founding Partner Hunter Industries, and supporting sponsor Ewing.  Ten

SFMA Commercial member spotlight on Doug Schattinger, Pioneer Athletics

February 13, 2018

This month we hear from Doug Schattinger, President, Pioneer Athletics, Cleveland, OH: SportsTurf: How do you develop relationships with turf managers? Schattinger: The best way to develop a relationship is to sit

Town committee questions additional turf maintenance study spending

February 13, 2018

A portion of the $200,000 approved by Falmouth (MA) Town Meeting in November for field improvements at Trotting Park and Sandwich Road will go to fund a DPW maintenance study. Assistant

OSU Sports Turf Short Course Feb 28 in Ohio Stadium

February 13, 2018

Here is the event website: http://go.osu.edu/STSC Are you working on your Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) status? Do you want to learn how to fully develop your turf knowledge and improve your budgeting

New SFMA Board now in place

February 6, 2018

The 2018 SFMA Board of Directors officially took office during the association’s annual meeting on Thursday, January 18. The elections were held electronically in November to mid-December. Sarah Martin, CSFM, and

Jury awards Little Leaguer $1.7M in suit against borough, athletic associations

February 6, 2018

A 14-year-old Pittsburgh boy who sustained permanent brain damage during a Little League game on the day before his 12th birthday recently won a $1.7 million settlement against a borough and two

Research shows drones could help crop management take off

November 21, 2017

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, could help farmers determine if their crop is growing satisfactorily, according to a recent study conducted by University of Tennessee Institute

Pitch Management – interview with sports field coordinator Justin Lang

November 21, 2017

In her latest industry interview, Sporting Venue Business’s Katie McIntyre hears insights from Melbourne & Olympic Park’s Sports Field Coordinator overseeing AAMI Park and the associated training fields, Justin Lang,