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A-LIST Approved Sports Field Program officially launched

The A-LIST Approved Sports Field Program announced its official launch, aiming to encourage sustainability in sports fields using grasses that have been tested to have improved sustainable traits. The program approves sports fields that incorporate 65% or more A-LIST-approved grasses,...

SFMA scholarships and grants open July 1

SFMA scholarship and grant applications open July 1. SAFE scholarships include: The Dr. James Watson (sponsored by The Toro Co.), these include scholarships for students in Graduate, Four-year, and Two-year programs, and the Dr. Fred Grau, funded by The SAFE...

SFMA announces change in leadership

The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Board of Directors on May 23 announced a change in association leadership, as it has decided not to renew the contract of its CEO, Laura Simmons, MBA, CAE, effective immediately. The move was announced...
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2024 seed crop update

Mountain View Seeds recently provided a seed crop update. Willamette Valley, Oregon Overall, growing conditions have been favorable for grass seed production. Mild temperatures and adequate precipitation have us expecting adequate yields on most crops. However, the critical stages of...
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Remembering Dr. Joseph Vargas

Joseph Vargas, Ph.D., a distinguished plant pathology and turfgrass management professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University, passed away on April 18. He was 82. An internationally renowned researcher and scholar, Vargas joined...

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

With more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers. To raise awareness, the month of May has been...

Bruin Capital to become majority shareholder of SGL

SGL announced that Bruin Capital has agreed to become the majority shareholder of SGL’s holding company, Playgreen, which SGL is part of together with its technology development sister company Alva. Over the last 20 years, SGL has developed sustainable and...

Phillies, NEST launch Skilled Trades All-Star Program

The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST launched the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, an initiative aimed at guiding Philadelphia-area youth toward careers in the skilled trades. There will be two hands-on experiences at Citizens Bank Park (April 24 and August 1). On...
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First hybrid cricket surface in India marks game’s evolution

Hybrid cricket pitches were installed at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala, the first in what is expected to be a series of major projects across India in 2024 and beyond. Completed by international sports pitches specialist...

Redexim, Trilo forge agreement for Trilo blowers

Redexim and Trilo Smart Industries have agreed to make Redexim the global distributor of Trilo blower products. This agreement solidifies the collaboration between the two Dutch turf machinery manufacturers, utilizing their respective strengths. Trilo Smart Industries will focus its efforts...