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Yellow isn’t Good – At Least for Most Plants

By John C. Fech As a general rule, most trees and shrubs are green. Yes, there are a few select species of desirable ornamentals with non-green leaves such as golden birch, golden euonymus, sunburst honeylocust, Gold Coast juniper and tri-color...
A-LIST

A-LIST Approved Sports Field Program officially launched

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,...
Joe Vargas

Remembering Dr. Joseph Vargas

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...
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First hybrid cricket surface in India marks game’s evolution

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...
SFMA state of the industry

SFMA leaders discuss the state of the industry

By John Kmitta “The chance to serve a second term as president is exciting,” said Sun Roesslein, CSFM, who is embarking on a rare second year as SFMA President. “The biggest advantage is to provide continuity in supporting our CEO...
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Tree Pests – Inside and Out

By John C. Fech Hardwood and coniferous trees provide many benefits to campus and sports field properties, including shade, wildlife enhancement, songbird habitat, color in summer and fall, framing, texture, a sense of place, provision of a ceiling plane and...
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...
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