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LumberKings hire Dan Thomas
The Clinton (IA) LumberKings announced Monday the hiring of Dan Thomas as the club's new Stadium Manager and Head Groundskeeper.
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Lebanon acquires Emerald Isle foliar products from Milliken
Lebanon Seaboard Corp. announced the acquisition of the Emerald Isle line of premium foliar and other granular fertilizer products from Milliken Chemical, a division of Spartanburg, S.C.-based Milliken & Company.
Downloadable booklet: Natural Grass and Artificial Turf: Separating Myths & Facts
The newest booklet published by The Turf Resource Center to help decision-makers and the general public make informed decisions regarding the installation of natural grass or artificial turf in their communities.
More news on CT synthetic turf study
Several state agencies are participating in the $245,000 study that will consider everything from the chemicals the synthetic playing surfaces release into the air and groundwater, to the effects on players of direct contact with the crumb rubber pellets they shed.
Publicize your charitable field renovation efforts
The June 2009 issue of SportsTurf magazine will include a section featuring charitable "field makeover" efforts of STMA Chapters and individual members in the past year. Editor Eric Schroder asks that Chapter officers and others responsible for making these projects happen contact him to be included.
Newark Bears hiring crew member
This position will be to aid the head groundskeeper in all turf management and baseball-related maintenance. This includes but not limited to mowing, edging, preparing the mound and plate areas, sod replacement, and applying fertilizer/pesticide.
Study says Great Lakes don’t have enough water to satisfy growing North American thirst
It's a sure sign that winter's nearly over: Debate begins anew on the value of the volume of water in the Great Lakes. Think of Great Lakes as a giant liquid bank account -- an ice-age-old savings plan, but with only a 1 percent interest rate each year. And most of that is already being mostly used up by us for our own use (and some would argue misuse).
Shaun Meredith is new turf manager for NH Fisher Cats
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, are excited to announce that Shaun Meredith has been hired as the team's new Head Turf Manager.
Job posting: Manager-Grounds, Milwaukee Brewers
This position is primarily responsible for assisting with overall care of the sports fields in and around Miller Park and the youth baseball facility. Secondary concern is the landscape surrounding the facility.
More than $27K raised for SAFE at 2009 STMA Conference
The Foundation for Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE), the charitable arm of the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), raised more than $27,000 for scholarship, research and education during the 2009 STMA Conference and Exhibition held in San Jose last month.