The 2025 SFMA Conference and Exhibition will be held in Palm Springs, California, an iconic destination blending natural beauty with vibrant culture. Here’s a curated guide to the highlights awaiting in Palm Springs. EXPLORE NATURE: INDULGE IN CULINARY DELIGHTS: EXPERIENCE...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Madison Davis has joined the SFMA staff as communications coordinator. Davis comes to SFMA with four years of executing communications, social media and public relations strategies for a variety of organizations. She studied engineering at the University of Virginia; however,...
The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected John Peppers, Ph.D, as its 2024 Award of Excellence recipient. The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral...
Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper for the Reno Aces (AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks), was recently featured in a 2-part series on Forbes. Part one can be found here and part two can be found here. Withrow was the 2022...
Congratulations to Turf Tec International, STEC Equipment, Inc. and SGL Inc. for being named this year’s SFMA Innovative Award Winners. This prestigious award is given to one or more exhibitors whose innovation has made the sports field manager more effective...
An all-female grounds team will prepare the pitch at Emirates Stadium for Arsenal vs Tottenham in the Women’s Super League on March 3. With more than 50,000 tickets already sold for the game, this achievement will mark a significant milestone...
The deadline for 2024 Rising Star Award nominations is just around the corner on March 29. Rules for the Rising Star Awards can be found under the Programs tab on the SportsField Management magazine website or click here. The nomination...
SFMA has named the recipients of the 2023 Founders Awards, recognizing four members who have made significant contributions to SFMA and the profession. The association’s highest honor, the Founders Awards, are named after the four SFMA founders who were not...
The SFMA announced its 2024 Board of Directors during the 35th annual Conference and Exhibition held in Daytona Beach, Florida. The board officially took office January 24 at the Annual Meeting. The Executive Board is normally comprised of five officers,...
Raymon Alan “Ray” York, former president & CEO of Ewing Outdoor Supply and Landscape Products, passed away January 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 86. Ray was born August 4, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up in...
