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STMA members support smart irrigation
During July, which is Smart Irrigation Month, STMA members are encouraged to promote their water conservation practices.
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Syngenta Selects Grower of Tomorrow winner for hands-on opportunity
Syngenta Professional Products announced North Carolina State University senior Matthew Swaim as the first-place winner of the 2009 Syngenta Grower of Tomorrow internship program.
As costs of sports rise, students balk at fees
In late April, students rebuffed the financially troubled athletic department at the University of New Orleans. They voted against a fee increase to help pay for varsity sports, leaving the university to consider dropping baseball, basketball and every other sport.
STMA Regional Conference set for June 24-25 at Iowa State
STMA, in partnership with eight chapters from the Midwest, will be bringing national level education and an outdoor exhibition to Iowa State University in Ames, June 24-25, 2009.
New CEO named at Deere
Deere & Co.'s board named Samuel R. Allen, president of the company's construction and forestry equipment business, to succeed Robert W. Lane as chief executive starting in August.
Turf vendors appeal to Wichita school district for chance to bid
Three companies are protesting the Wichita school district's decision not to allow them to bid on the installation of artificial turf fields at five high schools.
SAFE funds traffic/wear study
The Sports Turf Managers Association's SAFE Foundation is cooperatively funding a National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) research trial on drought and traffic tolerances of cool-season turfgrasses.
UGA licenses new shade-tolerant bermudagrass
The University of Georgia has licensed a new variety of Bermudagrass, called "TifGrand," that grows well in both full sun and in shade.
Turf plans grounded
The decade-long trend of high schools installing artificial turf fields has slowed, and the economic downturn is cited as the reason.
GIE+EXPO Workshops schedule announced for 2009
The GIE+EXPO Workshops provide a special introduction to PLANET's 4-day Green Industry Conference (GIC) education program. These preview sessions are offered at $50 each and are open to all GIE+EXPO attendees.