“It’s like a dream come true,” said Yin Chen CEO and chairman of Greenworks. “We took 10 years in the commercial side to get where we are. Finally, we are here.” Chen and his Greenworks team hosted industry media for...
By Cort Jones There’s something special about summer in a local park. The sounds of a ballfield coming to life in the morning. The smell of freshly cut grass. The sights of community members coming together in a space you...
Five sports facilities will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2025 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition on June 30-July 2 in San Antonio, Texas. The event is presented...
During John Deere’s 2Q 2025 earning’s call on May 15, the company reported its net sales and revenue decreased 16% compared to the year prior, while chairman and CEO John May announced a commitment to invest $20 billion in the...
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,...
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,...
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, 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...
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...
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...
