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...
[Editor’s Note: The following post has been updated. It originally listed June 15 as the deadline, but has been updated to reflect the July 1 deadline previously listed in program materials.] The deadline to nominate someone for the SportsField Management...
The Virginia Sports Field Management Association hosted its Field and Demo Day on May 14 at CarMax Park in Richmond. The event provided members with a behind-the-scenes look at the new facility and a practical agenda focused on field preparation,...
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced the recipients of this year’s NRPA Innovation Awards, Spotlight Awards, and Scholarships and Fellowships. The awards will be presented during the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia in September. NRPA Innovation Awards...
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) announced that its Turfgrass Science Certification, delivered through the iCEV platform, has been officially approved in Delaware. SFMA Certification state approvals are currently as follows: The SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification is designed to prepare...
SFMA announced two new Resource Centers, available through the SFMA Member portal and administered through the Canvas app. Field Painting Resource Center This one-stop hub is designed to bring together valuable field painting resources from throughout the industry — all...
