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Husqvarna releases new gas-powered backpack blowers

April 22, 2025

Husqvarna introduced the 590BTS and 590BFS backpack blowers for professional use. The manufacturer said the all-new backpack blowers boast an industry-leading 56 Newtons of blow force and deliver 1245 CFM of air volume. Powered by a 79.4 cc X-TORQ engine,...

SFMA Conference Post-show Recap

March 18, 2025

The 36th SFMA Conference & Exhibition was held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California, January 13-16, 2025. This year’s theme was “Oasis of Knowledge,” and the sports field management industry’s premier event featured seven education tracks,...

Jacobsen introduces HR3 ELiTE rotary mower

February 11, 2025

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, introduced its new Jacobsen HR3 ELiTE rotary mower. The HR3 ELiTE leverages Jacobsen’s proven electric drivetrain, powered by Samsung SDI lithium battery technology, to deliver quality of cut with zero emissions,...

Project EverGreen and SFMA transform Demuth Park baseball fields

January 21, 2025

Project EverGreen, members of the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) and the City of Palm Spring Parks and Recreation Department teamed up on January 13 at Demuth Park in Palm Springs, California, to give the baseball fields at the city’s...

2025 SFMA Board of Directors elections

December 10, 2024

The elections for the 2025 SFMA Board of Directors are officially underway. SFMA members in the following eligible voting categories will have the opportunity to cast their votes: Eligible voters should have received a unique link to access the ballot...

Rising Star Winner Profile: Colt Boxler

November 5, 2024

By John Kmitta Hometown pride is real for Rising Star Award Winner Colt Boxler. Boxler, who grew up in Akron, Ohio, attended nearby Ellet High School, and graduated from the University of Akron, now maintains the baseball field at Canal...

MSU showcases turfgrass tech ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26

October 10, 2024

In 2026, Michigan State University will play a major role in one of the biggest sporting events in the world by teaming up with FIFA. MSU’s internationally recognized turfgrass management program has received a second invitation from the FIFA to...

Spring Dead Spot and Winterkill

September 3, 2024

By Ava Veith; David McCall, Ph.D.; Daniel Sandor, Ph.D.; Kyley Dickson, Ph.D.; Travis Roberson; Aaron Tucker; and Conlan Burbrink [Editor’s note: This article is written specifically from the lead author’s (Ava Veith’s) perspective.] Turfgrass diseases can cause many sleepless nights...

SFMA Innovative Awards Program

August 27, 2024

SFMA acknowledges that continuous advancements in technology, science, products and services are contributing to the enhancement of the sports field management profession. In recognition of the companies leading this evolutionary progress, SFMA established the Innovative Awards Program. Eligibility Qualification The...

Kress Commercial introduces rapid charging solution

July 23, 2024

Kress Commercial now offers a lighter, more portable charging option – the CyberTank Lite DC-DC charging system powered by the new Kress Commercial 60 V CyberLite Charger and Kress Commercial CyberCapsule. With the CyberTank Lite DC-DC charging system, green industry...