The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012. USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by...
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify construction excellence. Awards are presented in various categories: Sports Fields, Tennis Courts, Running...
By Mary Helen Sprecher No offense to good fences, but good sports field lighting also makes good neighbors. In some cases, it makes much better neighbors. “With today’s solid state, direct lens lighting technology, spill, glare and glow (more commonly...
SportsField Management magazine announced its Rising Star Award winners in the October issue, highlighting the best up-and-coming leaders in the sports field management industry. Nominees were submitted earlier this year.* 2023 Rising Star nominees had to be under the age...
By Paul Zwaska While some parts of the United States are battling a daunting drought, other parts of the country may be dealing with lots of rain. You just never know. In fact, things can change very quickly. For example,...
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 Management and Science program at Purdue University. Purdue...
Rutgers University along with the Sports Field Management Association of New Jersey (SFMANJ) and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association will be hosting field days July 25-26. On Tuesday, July 25, the sessions will be held at Hort Farm 2 in...
Husqvarna Group announced Gwinnett Soccer Academy in partnership with Gwinnett County have become the first entities in Georgia to adopt autonomous mowing on their sports fields. With Husqvarna Ceora, more than 14 fields at two facilities will be autonomously mowed...
Charlotte Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway and Watkins Glen International have all named Ferris Mowers the official zero turn mower of each respective property. The grounds crews at each raceway will be using Ferris zero turns to help maintain the expansive lawns. “With...
By Mary Helen Sprecher It is easy to look at a flat field and believe it is safe. Unfortunately, it is not until accidents, injuries and emergencies occur that problems become glaringly evident. That is why it is essential to...
