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By John C. Fech and Jonathan L. Larson, Ph.D. Critters that feed on the all-important root system of turf plants deserve a close look. Sure, leaves do the hard work of photosynthesis, creating sugars and carbohydrates, but half of the...

Q: Is it worth applying seed as a dormant seed this winter, or should I wait until spring? A: Great question! Dormant seeding describes the process of applying seed to the field with the knowledge that it will not germinate/will...

Q: We have had a hard time finding experienced workers, so we have been forced to hire more employees that have little to no prior turfgrass management experience. What are your thoughts on preparing non-trained workers for our industry? A:...

Just west of conventional and down Highway 89, you’ll arrive at a place that guidebooks can’t explain, and locals struggle to describe. A little bit wild, a little bit settled dust, a little bit hallowed ground, a lot bit breaking...

Q: We have an open position for an early career turfgrass manager, but we are having a difficult time getting applicants. The successful applicant will start as crewmember and move around several facilities, but will quickly move into a supervisor...

By Erick Begitschke It is impossible to completely alleviate non-contact athlete injuries during sporting events. However, research that evaluates the different aspects of field creation and playing surface maintenance may play a critical role in the reduction of athlete injuries....

In this edition of the SportsField Management Interview, we meet Chris Ball, CSFM, sports field account manager at Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply. Ball previously served as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ director of sports turf management from 2002-11, during which...