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Naming rights for sale for high school stadium turf
The Summit County School Board is offering to sell naming rights for a new synthetic turf field at its football stadium for $200,000.
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Turf hits the curb at NJ high school
With work on the turf field at High School North set to begin, residents and board members have been wondering about one thing: What would be done with the turf already on the field?
Turface Athletics' fall field seminar schedule
Organizers of the Keep America Playing Tour have announced that the fall Tour will reach from the capital of the nation's heartland to the heart of the nation's capital. Field day educational events will take place in October in both Kansas City, Kans., and Washington D.C., the latter showcasing the first new Major League Baseball LEED stadium, which featured Turface products in its construction.
SAFE Foundation funds traffic tolerance research
The SAFE Foundation, STMA's charitable arm, is funding a three-year traffic tolerance study of cool-season grasses on athletic fields. The research project is being conducted in conjunction with the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP). The research project begins in 2009.
CSG partners with Redexim Charterhouse
CSG, a leading provider of surface treatments and antimicrobial products, today announced a partnership that makes Redexim Charterhouse the nation's largest distributor of CSG's innovative turf products. Redexim Charterhouse is internationally known for its development of innovative turf management products for the golf, sports field and landscape markets.
Sod producer recognized for innovation, cooperation
When Leonard DeBuck arrived in Pine Island, NY as a student intern from Michigan State University, he did not know that the Black Dirt region of Orange County would become home for him, his future family, and a successful sod business. Twenty-eight years later, De Buck’s peers remark on his innovative spirit and leadership.
"The Boss" to play at Super Bowl in Tampa
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the 2009 Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Fla NBC announced Sunday night.
Paul Leonard Newman, 1925-2008
Paul Leonard Newman, 83, one of the most warmly admired and universally loved figures in motion pictures and philanthropy, died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse home near Westport, CT.
Wiedenmann honors best dealers
Wiedenmann North America held its annual Dealer Appreciation meeting in Orlando earlier this year. Juergen and Horst Wiedenmann joined the North American sales team, which is headed by Will Wolverton, for the presentation of the Salesman of the Year and Dealers of the Year awards.
New STMA Industry Sourcebook launched
As an enhancement to our member benefits, STMA has launched the STMA Industry Sourcebook as a replacement for Power Links.
Track-building bidding can be restricted in MA
The attorney general of Massachusetts has ruled that a local school district can restrict bidding for a running track project to companies that employ someone who is certified by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA).
MSU coaches laud turf managers
Following Saturday's game, players acknowledged the relative ease with which they were able to move from kickoff to the final tick on the clock.
A-Turf introduces synthetic system for baseball
A-Turf is the exclusive synthetic surfacing partner of Game Time Sports Systems, LLC, which holds the licensing rights to the 124 year old, legendary Louisville Slugger brand.
Signature Control Systems acquires L.R. Nelson Turf Division
Signature Control Systems Inc., a manufacturer of intelligent irrigation equipment, announced it has closed the acquisition of L.R. Nelson Corporation's Turf Division based in Peoria, IL.
Be part of the Super Bowl turf crew!
The Toro Company is pleased to announce the seventh annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2009, one lucky student will travel to Tampa Bay to help the grounds crew prepare the field for one of the biggest games in football – the Super Bowl.
NY wants synthetic companies to guarantee 15 years of use
The state education department has released regulations, effective immediately, that would deny state aid to athletic field projects using synthetic turf unless the manufacturer of the turf will guarantee the field for 15 years or more.
Sports turf programs at Empire State Green show
The Empire State Green Industry Show, which will be held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on January 7-9, 2009, will feature many educational sessions and events tailored for sports turf professionals
DiSabato-Aust headlines education schedule for PGMS
One of America's most entertaining and knowledgeable green industry experts and speakers will be presenting at the 2008 Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) School of Grounds Management & GIE+EXPO taking place October 22-25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
Preview of 42nd Annual Ohio Turfgrass Conference
The 42nd annual Ohio Turfgrass Conference is 3 months away! December 8-11, Greater Columbus Convention Center will be the place to be for turf and landscape professionals.
Syngenta, John Deere Landscapes sign agreement
Syngenta Professional Products announced today both a Distributor Agreement and an Agency Agreement with John Deere Landscapes for Syngenta's products beginning October 1, 2008.