John Deere brought its most complete professional landscaping portfolio yet to the 2026 Equip Expo. The company debuted the SS36M and SS52M sprayer-spreader, A30M aerator and SW635M EFI sidewalk snow machine, while giving attendees a first look at the new...
Do you manage, work with, study or research sports fields? Penn State University is conducting an industrywide survey that will help identify current sports field practices, industry challenges and future needs. Share how you collect, receive, interpret and use playing...
Minor League Baseball announced the winners of its Head Groundskeeper of the Year Awards. The winners were selected using the results of surveys of league managers, players and executives throughout the 2026 season. “Minor League Baseball is proud to recognize...
2027 SFMA Membership Renewals are now open. The SFMA Board of Directors approved a $25 annual membership dues increase across all membership categories for 2027, effective January 1, 2027. Membership renewals for the 2027 membership year opened October 1, 2026....
SFMA introduced to its Commercial Members its 2027 SFMA Partnership Program — a new approach designed to create more opportunities for companies to build meaningful, year-round relationships with SFMA and its members. The move from a sponsorship-focused model to a...
Registration for the 2027 SFMA Conference and Exhibition opens October 15. SFMA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, February 1-4, 2027. The event allows members to share information with other successful members...
Researchers at Oklahoma State University and Mississippi State University are evaluating bluemuda turfgrass, a system that combines bermudagrass and Kentucky bluegrass to improve year-round turf quality while reducing irrigation needs in transition-zone climates. Choosing specific types of turfgrass to thrive...
Barenbrug USA announced that Brad Finn, CSFM, has joined the team as turf territory sales manager for the South region. Based in Houston, Texas, Finn brings more than a decade of hands-on turfgrass management experience at the highest levels of...
The application period for SFMA’s prestigious Field of the Year program is now open! Begin your application today and take the first step toward earning one of the most recognized honors in the sports field management industry. New Application Process...
The latest episode of the SportsField Management Podcast, available now, features our exclusive interview with Dan O’Brien, gold medalist in the decathlon at the 1996 Olympic Games. One of the greatest track and field athletes of all time, O’Brien remains...
A $1.1 million endowment established by the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation is creating lasting opportunities for graduate students in Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, strengthening cutting-edge turfgrass research while advancing sustainable solutions for the turfgrass industry. Decades in...
The Virginia Tech Turfgrass team offers an affordable virtual 13-week training program covering all areas of turfgrass management called the Virginia Tech School of Turfgrass Ecology and Management (VT-STEM). VT-STEM was developed primarily to serve the educational needs of those...
SFMA CEO Paula Sliefert is among the 2026 Class of American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) Fellows. Founded in 1980, AAPRA advances excellence in the administration of parks, recreation and conservation through leadership, research, education, mentoring, and public...
Last year, Seed Your Future’s executive director Jazmin Albarran took 20 students and teachers on a guided tour of Cultivate’25 as the first SYF Career Day opportunity. This year, Seed Your Future Career Day programs reached more than 150 students...
Every profession has individuals whose leadership, service, innovation and commitment leave a lasting impact. The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Founders Awards recognize those individuals and celebrate the legacy they continue to build within sports field management. Nominations are now...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency created Turfgrass Value Select, a new insurance program designed specifically for turfgrass sod producers, developed with the help of TPI over the course of the last six years. A first of its...
Supporters of Oklahoma State University (OSU) Agriculture gathered June 27 to celebrate the grand opening of the Lionel K. Bentley Turfgrass Center. “The Turfgrass Center represents a major step forward for OSU’s turfgrass research, teaching and Extension programs,” said Jayson...
The Irrigation Association (IA) will recognize July as Smart Irrigation Month, its annual initiative to promote efficient irrigation practices and help industry professionals share that message with customers and communities. The 2026 campaign pairs ready-to-use outreach tools with a series...
Redexim announced the launch of the Sandstorm, a self-powered topdresser that works without a tractor or hydraulic connection. Simply hitch it to a utility vehicle and spread. It has a 28-cubic-foot capacity and can spread up to 39 feet, so...
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s world-renowned turfgrass program, led by Distinguished Professor John Sorochan, is earning national and international headlines during FIFA World Cup 26, as journalists and fans turn their attention to the science and research behind safe, high-performance playing...
