The bill goes further than restricting phosphorus applications, and includes proposals to regulate nitrogen rates and for mandatory certification of professional fertilizer applicators.
Goodbye African kikuyugrass pitches, hello European ryegrass pitches. That's what's going to happen next year when the World Cup is played in South Africa. FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, told stadium authorities in that nation to get rid of the kikuyugrass because it's not green enough and replace it with ryegrass.
Lake Michigan College (LMC) and Michigan State University's Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) will partner to ensure the continued expansion of the agricultural sector in southwest Michigan, a major economic force and employer in the region.
The ballot for the STMA 2010 Board of Directors election will be mailed mid-November. All STMA voting members will receive one via US Mail. You can cast your vote via e-mail, fax or US mail, just follow the instructions on the ballot.
Regardless of your level of experience operating a tractor, a good dealer should give you the help you need in choosing the right model, and set you up to test drive the tractor.
GrasStains Productions helps to create an exciting introduction to the STMA Annual Awards Banquet through a video montage that showcases the sports turf profession. GrasStains is seeking photos of your fields, crews, challenges and fun times at work!
April Sorrow, news editor with the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Services reports that some experts have introduced a new iPhone application that can help turfgrass managers diagnose and remedy turf problems.
After seeing lower salt prices and introducing new technology, Quad-City, IA public works departments say they are ready for winter. Ordering salt earlier and as part of a regional consortium dropped the price of salt close to half of what it was last year.
Native Texan Izzy Hinojosa is returning to his home state to manage the turf for the Texas League Corpus Christi Hooks. At the same time, he's enjoying a promotion from Rookie Ball to Double-A.
