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Billbug cool-season insect pests

Insect Pests of Cool-season Sports Fields

By Geoffrey Rinehart Integrated pest management (IPM) is a process of integrating several approaches to the management of insects with the goal of keeping damaging populations below threshold levels. For insects, these threshold levels are usually expressed as “individuals found...
Groundcovers

Groundcovers: Benefits and Pitfalls

By John C. Fech On campuses, sports fields and other recreational facility grounds, turfgrass can sometimes be the default groundcover. However, in certain instances, it’s not the best choice. Locations for non-turf plants include shady sites, small spaces and heavily...
Hilton Daytona Oceanfront

2024 SFMA Conference hotel now open

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is now open for the 2024 SFMA Conference with a rate of $199 a night. The conference will be taking place Jan. 22nd-25th, 2024 in Daytona Beach, FL. Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort100 N...
MVS Field Day

Field days showcase the seed industry

Mountain View Seeds and Landmark Seed Company hosted field days in Oregon June 20 and 21. The events provided attendees with a better understanding of the companies’ varieties and products, as well as the seed industry. The Mountain View Seeds...
SAFE logo

Plan to apply for a SAFE scholarship or grant this year

The SAFE scholarships and grants programs will open for applications in July. Although the deadline to submit for all programs is Oct. 15, now is the time to begin assembling the information for your application. SAFE Turfgrass Scholarships – Awards are...
GCSAA research

GCSAA announces funding of $170,064 for turfgrass research

Research grants from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are supporting four new research projects at universities across the country beginning in 2023. The projects will be funded through the GCSAA Foundation research endowments and its Chapter Cooperative...
Setting the pitching rubber

Setting the pitching rubber

Ever stood on a pitching mound and noticed the rubber was twisted? While most might think that it is not a big deal, ask a pitcher, a pitching coach, or a trainer how even a minor twist can have major...
Nissan Stadium Hellas Matrix Helix Synthetic Turf

Hellas Matrix Helix to be installed at Nissan Stadium

The Tennessee Titans are making a change at Nissan Stadium, switching from natural grass to a Hellas turf system. As part of the decision-making process, the Titans reviewed data from the NFL, which showed that more lower body injuries occurred...
Power Turf Renovation PTO-60

Power Turf Renovation PTO-60 sports field renovation machine

The Power Turf Renovation PTO-60 sports field renovation machine aerates, de-thatches, verticuts, levels playing surfaces and removes the problematic infield lips. This machine will be on display at the upcoming SFMA show in Salt Lake City January 18-19, 2023 (booth...
EPG Brand Acceleration
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