The SFMA Mowing Pattern Contest is now open. Only SFMA members may enter, and only patterns made using mowing equipment exclusively are eligible. SFMA will email members a link to submit their photos. The link will also be published on...
The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) recognized 23 grounds management programs for excellence in the 2024 Green Star Awards Competition. PGMS announced the awards during the Annual Awards Celebration held October 17 in conjunction with the 2024 Annual Conference “Transform”...
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) on October 16 announced that it is suspending its search for a new CEO until after its 2025 conference and exhibition. In a letter to SFMA members, SFMA President-Elect Adam Thoms, Ph.D., chair of...
Equip Exposition – the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition – will be held October 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), in Louisville, Ky., and will offer plenty of new experiences. “Equip Expo truly is a show that...
Get ready for the premier event of the year! Registration for the 2025 SFMA Conference & Exhibition will officially open on October 15. This exciting annual event brings together the top professionals in the sports field management industry for four...
David Mellor, senior director of grounds for the Boston Red Sox, retired Sunday, September 29, following the Red Sox season finale. Mellor announced his retirement Saturday via Instagram, during which he stated, in part, “With mixed emotions I’m stepping back...
Five finalists are vying to win the Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest worth $100,000, and public voting is now open to help determine the winner. Bobcat Company, which launched the contest in mid-July by teaming up with brand ambassador...
The SFMA Conference Education Committee has put together an exciting and informative education program for the 2025 Conference in Palm Springs, California. Each month, speakers will be featured to highlight a sample of what will be offered to attendees at...
The Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf (A-LIST) announced the launch of its A-LIST Approved Sod Program, an initiative designed to certify and promote sod grown on farms using a minimum of 65% A-LIST approved grasses. This program establishes a...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued an Emergency Order directing the suspension of all registrations issued under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for pesticide products containing the active ingredient dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), also marketed under the...
The 2024 Mississippi State University (MSU) Turfgrass Research Field Day will be held on September 19 at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Facility (North Farm) in Starkville, Mississippi. Attendees will see grow-in...
For the third year in a row, the Little League Softball World Series made history with an all-female grounds crew. Under the leadership of SFMA President Sun Roesslein, CSFM, these dedicated professionals showcased exceptional skill and teamwork as they prepared...
The annual election of SFMA’s Board of Directors for 2025 is rapidly approaching. Now is the time to pause and consider if this is the right time for you to serve. The SFMA Nominating Committee invites you to submit your...
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Turfgrass Science Certification launched August 1. This entry-level certification is designed to equip individuals with the skills needed for a career in sports field management, catering to learners at all stages of their education...
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) provided an update to members regarding its CEO search (following the SFMA Board of Directors May 23 decision not to renew the contract of then CEO, Laura Simmons, MBA, CAE). In a letter to...
The NCS4 concluded its 15th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition with a record attendance. The conference was held July 9-11 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix. The 2024 conference theme, “Make It Matter,”...
The SFMA Conference Education Committee has put together an exciting and informative education program for the 2025 Conference in Palm Springs, California. Each month, speakers will be featured to highlight a sample of what will be offered to attendees at...
Husqvarna announced a partnership with Liverpool Football Club, part of the English Premier League. As part of the multi-year global agreement, Husqvarna will become the official groundskeeping partner of Liverpool FC, the first partnership of its kind for both parties. ...
The following are upcoming SFMA chapter events, as well as regional turfgrass association events. Colorado SFMA Lawn Mower OpenJuly 8Pinery Country Club, ColoradoThe 30th Annual Colorado SFMA Lawn Mower Open will be held on July 8 at The Pinery Country...
The agenda and registration are now available for the 2024 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day to be held July 19 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus Turfgrass Research Center. The registration cost for the field day is $50 each for...
