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Jon Pritchett's dream of reviving AstroTurf became a PR nightmare
When the news broke the following spring, it set off a nationwide scare, and for tiny GeneralSports Venue, a public-relations nightmare.
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STMA award, scholarship program deadlines approaching
October 15 is the deadline for the SAFE Scholarship program applications and the STMA Field of the Year submittals.
Football playing surface and injury study: abstract
Injuries to the lower extremity are among the most frequent injuries in all levels of sports and often account for more than 50% of reported injuries.
Donate to the SAFE Auction and Raffles
These fun events will take place during the STMA Annual Conference and Exhibition in San José, on Jan. 15-16, 2009, and all proceeds from these events will go to the SAFE Foundation to fund scholarships.
Play in Yanmar's College Football Experts Club
Yanmar is thrilled to give you the chance to get in on the action this football season. Now you can go head to head with all the members of the Yanmar Football Experts Club and compete for valuable prizes.
Bobcat Company names winners of the Great Road Tour Giveaway
Two individuals received $50,000 contractor’s packages from Bobcat Company after being randomly selected in the Bobcat Great Road Tour Giveaway.
Study says protection on forested areas help reduce land-cover clearing
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Protection on forested areas appears to help prevent land-cover clearing, according to a new study, although the...
Ewing unveils 2008-2009 education workshop schedule
Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., in partnership with Hunter Industries, announced its 2008-2009 education workshop series.
IAEF holds Faculty Academy
The Irrigation Association Education Foundation (IAEF) hosted the 2008 Faculty Academy in Denver on June 26-27. The session drew 35 instructors from around the country.
Earthworms spreading weeds
LAWRENCE, KS—Scientists have discovered that “underground gardening” by earthworms is contributing to the spread of giant ragweed, a...
Flooded Wisconsin fields to get face lift
By Andy Steinke, Dells Events LAKE DELTON, WI—Extreme Makeover workers will hit Lake Delton next week, but there...
UConn coach prefers natural turf
STORRS, CT—When University of Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall led his players on the field for a scrimmage...
STMA member Eric Blanton named EL’s best turf manager
PORTLAND, ME—Eric Blanton of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats has been named the winner of the 2008 Eastern...
Target raises more than $57K for American Cancer Society
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA—Target Specialty Products’ 9th Annual Charity Golf tournament raised over $57,000 for the American Cancer...
IA joins the Coalition for Affordable American Energy
The National Association of Wholesalers will act as the executive secretariat of the CAAE.
Water Summit showcases leading research, trends & best practices
PHOENIX, AZ—More than 30 companies participated in Ewing’s third Water Summit held recently in Seattle, Wash. A biannual...
NFL, FieldTurf assist New Orleans stadium rebuilding
NEW ORLEANS, LA—A new state-of-the-art FieldTurf surface has been installed at Pan American Stadium in New Orleans. Pan...
NYSTA’s Winning Fields seminar scheduled for Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY—Alliance Bank Stadium, home of the Syracuse Chiefs baseball team, will host the New York State Turfgrass...
Online directory of turfgrass growers available
EAST DUNDEE, IL—Need turfgrass? Locate a turf farm near you and buy the turfgrass type best suited for your...
Sports leagues become landlords of fields
TAMPA, FL—Coaches for the Westchase Colts spent months trying to find a place to practice for the upcoming...