An estimated 227 million adults visited their local park or recreation facility in 2025, according to the newly released 2025 Engagement With Parks Report from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Visitation numbers have remained high during the past...
NC State released its latest seasonal pest update video. The newest video shares insight from Rick Brandenburg, retired turfgrass entomologist, and colleagues regarding weeds, diseases and insects and what you should know this winter. View the full video at https://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/2025-pest-update-video/...
Erin Wolfram, who brings 15 years of experience in the careers services profession, has been named director of First Green and workforce development for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). In her role, Wolfram will lead the execution...
2026 is the tenth anniversary of the Safe Arborist Techniques Fund Grant Program (SATF). Established in 2015 as a joint program between TREE Fund and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the purpose of the grant program is to support research...
Latitude 36 Bermudagrass is gaining visibility at one of motorsports’ most-watched venues. Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, has been replacing older stands of turfgrass with Latitude 36 in multiple phases across the property. Known for hosting Formula...
The SFMA Women’s Forum Luncheon, sponsored by Hunter Industries, will be held Tuesday, January 20, from noon-2 p.m. (CT) during the SFMA Conference and Exhibition. The Women’s Forum will feature a highly interactive format designed to spark conversation and connection....
Seed Your Future is kicking off the new year with its largest student outreach initiative yet. More than 80 high school students and educators from across the Mid-Atlantic will attend the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) to explore real-world career...
The Irrigation Association (IA) announced the winners of its 2025 New Product Contest, honoring the innovative products and technologies that are shaping the future of water management. This year’s contest featured 22 new products and technologies entered in three categories:...
December 5 signaled the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026 events when 48 participating teams will be divided into 12 groups of four. It also marks the countdown to unveiling MSU’s major role in the biggest sporting event in...
As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering high-level service and support, the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) notified members of an upcoming update to its payment processing policy. Beginning January 1, 2026, a 3% processing fee will be applied...
