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...
