Daily News

Sub-surface irrigation system endorsed by Larry Musser

March 12, 2011

KISSS, a sustainable and water efficient sub-surface irrigation solution, has earned an endorsement from sports turf expert Larry Musser of PRZ International Sports Turf Consulting.

Turning waste management into skiing opportunities

March 12, 2011

Denmark is leading the way in green” thinking for skiers and snowboarders with its new announcement for a waste management plant that doubles as a ski hill.

Pitchcare magazine on nematode damage

March 8, 2011

The effects of plant parasitic nematodes on turfgrass have become increasingly clear. Weak rooting, chlorotic surfaces and turfgrass that responds poorly to nutrient application have become an increasingly common problem on pitches ranging from the local field to the elite sports stadium.

Dealing with flooded turf

March 8, 2011

Submerged turf needs to be uncovered quickly and renovated, since turf will die if it is submerged under water for several days. It's important to get the water off asap; pumps can help to do this.

Penn State turfgrass programs get new endowment

March 8, 2011

Penn State turfgrass research and education will get a boost as the result of a recent gift to the College of Agricultural Sciences. Pennsylvania Turfgrass Research Inc. gave the college $300,000 to establish an endowment -- the Pennsylvania Turf Research Innovation Fund.

PGMS upcoming events

March 3, 2011

Here are some pending events from the Professional Grounds Management Society:

Turf management internship in Cary, NC

March 3, 2011

See turf management internship and job opportunities.

New spring athletic field maintenance calendars from STMA

March 3, 2011

The athletic field maintenance calendar series concludes with the spring season. STMA has compiled a calendar for each climatic region to outline specific maintenance practices necessary for March, April, and May. These calendars advise timing, amounts, and frequencies to keep your athletic fields in top playing condition.

Mark Frever, CSFM, cultivates leadership potential

March 3, 2011

Albion College grounds supervisor Mark Frever has cultivated not only the soil on campus but his leadership potential as he recently completed the Great Lakes Leadership Academy's Advanced Leadership Program.

2012 STMA Call for Presentations is now open

March 3, 2011

Share your expertise by being a presenter at the 2012 STMA Conference and Exhibition. The conference will be held in Long Beach, CA January 10-14, 2012.