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Matthew Williams, Evan Sears earn 14th Annual James R. Watson scholarships
The James R. Watson Scholarship was established in 1998 in honor of Dr. James R. Watson, a long-time agronomist at The Toro Company.
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STMA establishes 2nd International Affiliate Organization
The IOG has been officially recognized by STMA as an International Affiliate Organization. The IOG represents those in the sports and grounds industry in the UK.
Keep water quality in mind when disposing of yard waste this spring
Grasscycling, the practice of leaving the grass clippings on the lawn while mowing, produces numerous benefits.
2012 NCSTMA Field Day and Seminar March 7 at Davidson College
The day will consist of morning educational sessions, free lunch, and an afternoon tour of Davidson's athletic facilities.
Legare wins free Conference in Daytona Beach
The registration will provide access to conference education, networking, meals, receptions, and the annual awards banquet.
SEC fan wants Mizzou football on natural turf
Wait . . . what? In honor of Mizzou's move to the Southeastern Conference, the Tigers are uprooting their existing artificial turf and replacing it . . . with more artificial turf?!?!
Money for new fields requested not expected
This month, Apple Valley High School put in a $1.4 million request for an artificial turf field as part of the capital expenditure budget request process. The new playing turf is the single largest line item on the school's request list this year. It's also at the bottom of that list of items, and for good reason, said school Athletic Director Pete Buesgens. "We completely understand the economics of the time," Buesgens said; "we know ... it's not gonna happen."
Whitman athletics goes green
A little rain or frozen ground usually does not stop Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA athletes from hitting the fields to kick around a soccer ball or toss a Frisbee. However, when athletes run on muddy fields, their concern is usually for the game, and not the turf.
Blue Jays considering going natural
The Toronto Blue Jays are considering a major change to Rogers Centre: replacing the artificial turf with grass.
STMA’s Call for Presentations for the 2013 Conference is now open
Submit your presentation ideas and share your expertise with your peers. Seeking innovative technologies, success stories, case studies, university research, and compliance and advocacy presentations.