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Study says recycled tire material is safe
A study by the Environmental Protection Agency has determined that recycled tire material is safe.
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Artificial turf makes its World Cup debut
For the first time in history, World Cup football matches will be played on artificial grass. A Dutch company is currently preparing two synthetic pitches in South Africa.
Ravens upgrade turf field at M&T Bank Stadium
The Baltimore Ravens have upgraded the artificial turf at M&T Bank Stadium, a $1 million investment the team hopes will pay dividends in terms of safety and field longevity. The Ravens unveiled an updated version of the Sportexe surface, displaying a thicker, greener version called Momentum 51.
STMA introduces Innovative Awards Program for Commercial members
To acknowledge those companies that are leading the evolution of the industry, STMA has created the Innovative Awards Program.
All 26 volumes of SportsTurf now available digitally
A three-way partnership between STMA, Michigan State University and SportsTurf publisher M2MEDIA360, has resulted in the digitization of all the issues of SportsTurf magazine.
Registration opens for STMA Northwest Regional Conference
The final schedule for STMA's Northwest Regional Conference and Exhibition, July 21-22, 2010 in Seattle has been set.
PGMS asks for Green Star Award submissions
The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) is searching for the country's best maintained landscapes and is now accepting entries for its Green Star Awards Program. Deadline for entries is August 6.
MSU Project GREEEN announces $2 million in new grants to support plant agriculture
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have been awarded more than $2 million for research and outreach projects to continue growing Michigan's $71.3 billion agri-food and agri-energy industries.
STMA member Elliott profiled in San Francisco Chronicle
Before morning batting practice Friday, Greg Elliott wanted to check the moisture content of the infield, so he used a pocketknife to dig into - the infield skin.
Field builder certification sure to aid bidding process
An opinion from Bob Lohmann, president of Lohmann Sports Fields, Marengo, IL.