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West Palm Beach, FL to lift ban on artificial turf
Artificial turf could soon be heading to city parks and athletics fields. Commissioners gave preliminary approval to lifting a citywide ban on artificial turf.
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STMA members can now access PMN images
Using STMA's new benefit for its membership, the Plant Management Network, you can search a large collection of images.
New turf blog offers timely turf tips
Log on to the Turf Wire to learn tricks of the trade from fellow sports turf managers, best practices for tough turf problems, product stewardship advice, regulatory updates and more.
Colorado STMA Demo Day is June 29
This is not a stuffy show room setting, this takes place in a park where you can actually put equipment to the test.
STMA Annual Conference makes significant changes for 2013 in Daytona Beach
Each year, STMA surveys its conference attendees to find out what they would like to experience at the annual conference. Based on feedback from the 2012 conference, STMA is introducing five significant changes to its conference model.
What slow economy? say synthetic turf companies
AstroTurf was first used in the Houston Astrodome in 1966, much to the annoyance of Philadelphia Phillies slugger Dick Allen. "If a cow can't eat it," he said, "I don't want to play on it." As the playing surfaces have been refined, the number of cities and towns with artificial turf fields on the ground or in the works has grown, even as some communities kick the tires on such projects and find them too rich for their blood.
Vandy baseball to go synthetic
Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin has revealed details about the $1 million project that will convert Hawkins Field from natural grass to an artificial surface.
Microbial greenkeeping sweeps Sweden
Sweden is on a mission towards more sustainable turf care and "Activated Microbial Turf Management" is proving to be a hit at golf courses across the country.
City runs into controversy trying to buy a mower
A decision about a $14,553 mower for the Alexandria (MN) Park Department triggered a lengthy debate, a split vote and concerned comments from business people unhappy with the price quoting process.
6 leadership styles and when you should use them
Taking a team from ordinary to extraordinary means understanding and embracing the difference between management and leadership. According to consultant Peter Drucker, "Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things."