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STEC Roog

STEC introduces Roog overseeder

STEC announced a new disc overseeder from Rotadairon called the Roog. The overseeder utilizes precision opening discs to create a narrow slit and place seeds. Independent mounts, with close 2-inch disc spacing, allow for exact contour following. A working width...

Understanding the Value of Recognizing Tree Species

By Pat Paternostro Being able to properly identify tree species while in the field is crucial to all green-industry jobs. Not only does it help us do our jobs and show our professionalism, but it also keeps us safe and...
Bryant-Denny

Field renovations at Bryant-Denny Stadium nearly complete

Over the summer, the playing field at Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium has been in the process of replacing the grass with hybrid Bermuda grass. According to the director of sports and grounds at Alabama, Jon DeWitt, the last time the field...
Murray State PGMS Green Star awards

How SSC and Murray State achieve fields and grounds success

Murray State University (Murray, Ky.) and the SSC Services for Education grounds department were honored as a 2022 Grand Award Winner for a Green Star Award by the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) in the Athletic Complex – University category....
University of Maryland turfgrass

College and University Turfgrass Programs: University of Maryland

The following is the next in our series delving into colleges and universities that offer programs devoted to turfgrass management, turfgrass science, and related disciplines. In this edition, we examine the turfgrass program at the University of Maryland. University of...
Root feeding insects white grub

Below Deck: A Guide to Subsurface Insects

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...