PGMS is investing in the future of the industry by offering up to $10,000 in student scholarships for 2026. If you know a student passionate about their education in the green industry, now is the time to encourage them to...
Join SFMA for the SAFE Foundation Cornhole and Bowling Tournaments — fun, friendly competitions that support scholarships, grants, and research in the sports field management industry. Enjoy networking, prizes, and camaraderie while helping advance the mission of the SAFE Foundation....
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) announced its 2025 Field of the Year award winners. This prestigious award spotlights the individuals and programs that excelled this year in providing quality, safe playing surfaces. Every year, SFMA presents the industry’s highest...
SFMA will offer post-conference virtual education on Tuesdays in February and early March 2026. The lineup is as follows: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 2 – 3 p.m. | Importance of the Right Foundation: Principles of Athletic Field Rootzone Design and Maintenance...
Time is running out! Both the SFMA Conference Early Bird registration and the 2026 Student Challenge have a deadline of December 15. Conference Registration Don’t miss out on discounted rates for the 2026 Conference & Exhibition. Register before December 15...
U.S. Soccer added three new Supporting Partners – Kwik Goal, FieldTurf, John Deere (in partnership with Beard Equipment) – and one Supplier Partner, True Natural Gas, who join Musco Sports Lighting in powering the construction and operation of the Arthur...
Registration is open for the 2026 SFMA Conference & Exhibition in Fort Worth, Texas January 19-22, 2026. The SFMA Conference will feature: For more information, visit https://www.sportsfieldmanagement.org/conference/....
SFMA CEO Paula Sliefert received the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) Gold Medal Award for her dedication and leadership in the sports field management community. The PGMS Gold Medal Award is presented to an individual or entity to recognize them...
SFMA members can submit entries for the SFMA Mowing Patterns Contest beginning November 5. Only SFMA members may enter, and only patterns made using mowing equipment exclusively are eligible. SFMA will email members a link to submit their photo. The...
Billy Goat launched the new Z3002 and X3002 Hurricane stand-on blowers. These models are built upon the performance of the prior 3001 series, incorporating significant new and carried-over upgrades focused on increasing durability, enhancing operator comfort, and improving ease of...
Before the first pitch and long after the last out, a different kind of team sets the stage at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park (Greenville, N.C.): an all-female grounds crew that has become a signature of the Little League...
The Kentucky Sports Field Management Association (KYSFMA) has officially been established as the newest state chapter of the national Sports Field Management Association (SFMA). The formation of KYSFMA marks an exciting milestone for sports field professionals across the Commonwealth, providing...
On September 24, the Oregon Sports Field Management Association (ORSFMA) held an annual event at Delta Park in Portland, Oregon. Various product demonstration stations were set up around the infield and home plate areas on one of the softball fields,...
Sports field management professionals are invited to participate in a survey on site-specific weed control practices in turfgrass management. The feedback will help guide future research priorities, inform technology development, and support industry initiatives. The survey is being conducted by...
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) announced that its Turfgrass Science Certification, delivered through the iCEV platform, has been officially approved by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as an industry-recognized credential for the 2026–2027 school year. Following a...
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has chosen 37 turfgrass professionals to be part of the 2025 Women’s Leadership Academy, Nov. 11-13, at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan. Participants in the Women’s Leadership Academy will be guided along...
SFMA is changing how hotel reservations will be managed for the 2026 SFMA Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. In previous years, hotel booking links were released before/separately from conference registration. For 2026, hotel links will only be provided after attendees...
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) convened its 35th annual meeting in Savannah, Ga., Aug. 24-28, bringing together more than 140 leaders, members, and guests from across the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry. With the theme “Many Voices, One...
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln welcomed approximately 100 turfgrass professionals from across the region for the annual Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day, held at the East Campus Turfgrass Management Research Plot. The event highlighted current research, field demonstrations, and practical education designed...
