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STMA, Plant Management Network International announce partnership
The agreement means STMA members will have free access to online information on the health, management, and production of agricultural and horticultural crops.
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Crabgrass control adjustment from Purdue Extension
With warm temperatures this winter many are questioning how to adjust their turf management practices in 2012. In the past 90 days, Indiana temperatures have averaged 3-4 degrees warmer than normal. The forecast also shows that we will likely continue to be warmer than normal during the next 30 days.
Connecticut debating return to pesticides at schools
Current law prohibits pesticide use on the grounds of elementary and middle schools and daycare centers. A bill would repeal the ban and allow integrated pest management (IPM) for school fields.
Outdoor concert venue puts in synthetic turf
Riverbend's lawn just turned green. Thanks goes not to winter's warm weather, but to the wonders of science. And the generosity of the late Patricia Corbett. With Corbett's funds paying for state-the-art technology, the amphitheater on the Ohio has become the world's first concert venue of its size to cover its 2.75 acres with artificial grass.
AAA Victory Field is still recovering from Super Bowl XLVI
DirecTV subsidized the cost of replacing 80,000 feet of sod that was covered by a tent for about 7 weeks in conjunction with a Super Bowl XLVI beach party.
See Turfgrass Information Center annual report online
Take a look at the "Future Directions and How You can Help" for more on areas where your support and assistance are needed and appreciated.
Despite funding request, artificial turf unlikely for HS
This year, Eagan HS officials put in a $1.3 million request for artificial turf as part of the district's capital expenditures budgeting process. This may be a tough sell in the current economy, but that hasn't kept Athletics Director Sandy Setter from trying.
Compost and you
Athletic field managers often need an organic source for humus to mitigate compaction problems, water holding needs, low cation exchange capacities (CEC), etc., in athletic field soils. Satisfying these needs is important for good grass growth.
PGMS looking for best managed landscapes
The Professional Grounds Management Society is searching for the best managed landscapes and is now accepting entries for its acclaimed Green Star Awards Program. The deadline for entries is August 3.
Ohio school group funding is all or none
It's an all or nothing proposition, said Mike Bull, a member of the Olentangy (OH) Turf Committee told the school board. The committee, formed in 2010, wants to raise enough money to install artificial turf on the football fields of all three Olentangy high schools. The scope of the project is all for one or none for any, Bull said.