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Mowing Patterns Great Lakes Loons

SFMA Mowing Patterns Contest Winning Design

Jeff Ross, head groundskeeper at Great Lakes Loons, is the winner of the 2024 SFMA Mowing Patterns Contest with his “Fan Appreciation Pattern.” Ross credited his assistant groundskeepers, Ryan Wolter and TJ Fairchild, for helping with the design. “The pattern...
Andy Hebrard Rising Star

Rising Star Winner Profile: Andy Hebrard

By John Kmitta Rising Star Award Winner Andy Hebrard called me from outer space. Well, at least it appeared that way as he showed off his galaxy background during a late-August Zoom call to discuss his career journey. For Hebrard...
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Red Sox Senior Director of Grounds David Mellor retires

David Mellor, senior director of grounds for the Boston Red Sox, retired Sunday, September 29, following the Red Sox season finale. Mellor announced his retirement Saturday via Instagram, during which he stated, in part, “With mixed emotions I’m stepping back...
A-LIST

A-LIST launches Approved Sod Program

The Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf (A-LIST) announced the launch of its A-LIST Approved Sod Program, an initiative designed to certify and promote sod grown on farms using a minimum of 65% A-LIST approved grasses. This program establishes a...

OPE+ announces Twenty for 2024 New Product Award winners

OPE+, sister publication to SportsField Management magazine, announced its selections for the Twenty for 2024 New Product Awards. The OPE+ Twenty for 2024 New Product Awards recognize products for the professional landscape and irrigation markets. Products were judged by the...
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Pure Live Seed: Does it Really Matter?

By Cale A. Bigelow, Ph.D. Rapid establishment of a dense, persistent turf from seed relies on planting a viable optimal target seedling density. Target seeding rates, however, vary by individual species and seed size. For example, spreading grasses such as...
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