top ten three

Casey Reynolds, Ph.D.

Profile: TPI’s Casey Reynolds, Ph.D.

By Cecilia Johnson As Executive Director of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), Casey Reynolds, Ph.D., leads an association that has been the cornerstone of the turfgrass production industry for nearly 60 years. With a focus on education, advocacy and resource development,...
Research Playbook application error

Assessing application error on sports fields

By Weston Floyd, CSFM, Megan Muesse, Hailey Tucker, Opeyemi Alabi, Jacob Winger, and Chase Straw, Ph.D., Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University The demand for precise input application and operational efficiency in turfgrass has driven the development...
Rising Star Morgan Hunter

Rising Star Winner Profile: Morgan Hunter

By John Kmitta Fairly early in life, Morgan Hunter set her sights on a career in turfgrass and has never looked back. Hunter, director of field services for the Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals),...
Rising Star Award winners

Rising Star Award winners announced

SportsField Management magazine announced the winners of its 2024 Rising Star Awards, which highlight the best up-and-coming leaders in the sports field management industry. Nominees were submitted earlier this year from throughout the sports field management industry. Winners are profiled...

Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM, announces new book

Franklin Publishers announced the upcoming release of “Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” by Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Mercer presents a transformative guide that blends environmental stewardship with practical solutions, offering a...
SFMA

Coming Fall of 2024: SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification

The Sports Field Management Association is excited to introduce the SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification, launching in the Fall of 2024. This entry-level certification is designed to equip individuals with the skills needed for a career in sports field management, catering...

George Toma releases new book

George Toma, the pride of Kansas City, will have a book signing starting at 5 p.m. on June 8 at Legends Field in Kansas City. Toma’s new book with author Craig Handel is titled “The Sodfather,” and chronicles Toma’s 80-year...