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SFMA post-conference virtual education now available

April 7, 2026

SFMA’s post-conference virtual education sessions are now available, offering continued learning across key topics in sports field management: Access sessions at https://www.sportsfieldmanagement.org/2026-sfma-conference-education/...

SFMA celebrates successful 2026 annual conference and exhibition

March 3, 2026

The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) concluded its highly anticipated 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition in January, delivering one of its most successful events to date. The four-day gathering drew approximately 2,300 sports field management professionals from 49 states and...

Toro introduces new Workman LTX utility vehicle

February 6, 2026

Toro introduced the all-new Workman LTX utility vehicle, the next generation of the light-duty Workman Series. The new model will replace the long-standing GTX Series. “By expanding our lithium-ion lineup and completely reimagining the dashboard, we’ve created a machine that...

More than Grass with Alpha Jones: Adaptability

January 13, 2026

In sports field management, few things go exactly as planned. Rain moves in right after you paint. A machine breaks down on game day. The shipment is delayed. A coach changes their mind about doing walk-throughs on the game field...

Budget Crunch? You Can Still Renovate Your Field

December 17, 2025

By Mary Helen Sprecher “Champagne taste on a beer budget” is a familiar expression. But what is the corollary when it comes to sports facility upgrades: World Series taste on a tee-ball budget? That might be an overstatement, but the...

Rising Star Winner Profile: Marcus Elswick

November 4, 2025

By John Kmitta Maintaining sports fields at the University of Kentucky (UK) started early for Rising Star Award Winner Marcus Elswick – very early. When Elswick was only 11, his older brother was already working as a sports turf student...

Classroom to Coliseum: A Hands-On Sports Turf Experience

October 14, 2025

When the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepared for the USC Football Season home opener against Missouri State on August 30, the stadium’s Athletic Turf and Grounds Crew featured six special guests. Decked out in a full cardinal-and-gold wardrobe, four high...

Aquatrols introduces Xstatic

September 9, 2025

The Aquatrols Company announced the launch of Xstatic, a patent-pending product designed specifically for synthetic and artificial sports fields to mitigate static buildup and promote infill settling. “Static buildup on synthetic and artificial turf can impact aesthetics, playability, and the...

SFMA Board of Directors accepting interest forms for 2026

August 5, 2025

The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) is now accepting interest forms from those interested in serving on the 2026 SFMA Board of Directors. SFMA depends on its engaged and knowledgeable members to guide the association through service on committees and...

Q&A with Dr. Grady Miller: Where Do We Go From Here?

July 28, 2025

Q: We are facing an urgent issue with our football field. Over the last few years, our field has gradually declined in quality, but this year it has reached a critical state. After we sprayed out the winter ryegrass, there...