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Coming Fall of 2024: SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification

June 17, 2024

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

May 28, 2024

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...

Pamela Sherratt on Soil Cultivation in Spring

April 30, 2024

Q: How soon can we start an aeration program in spring? A: This will depend on the type of field and the rationale behind the aeration program. Soil aeration, also known as soil cultivation, is primarily carried out on native...

Leah Withrow featured in Forbes

March 12, 2024

Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper for the Reno Aces (AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks), was recently featured in a 2-part series on Forbes. Part one can be found here and part two can be found here. Withrow was the 2022...

Meet the 2024 SFMA Board of Directors

February 6, 2024

The SFMA announced its 2024 Board of Directors during the 35th annual Conference and Exhibition held in Daytona Beach, Florida. The board officially took office January 24 at the Annual Meeting. The Executive Board is normally comprised of five officers,...

2024 Calendar of Events

January 4, 2024

The following are industry events that are planned for 2024. January 22-25Sports Field Management Association Conference and ExhibitionOcean Center Convention CenterDaytona Beach, Floridawww.sportsfieldmanagement.org/conference January 23-24National Interscholastic Athletics and After-School Activities Safety and Security ForumLegacy Stadium, Katy ISDKaty, Texashttps://ncs4.usm.edu/events/industry-forums/ January 29-February...

Upgrading Your Facilities

December 12, 2023

By Nick Balistrieri When deciding to upgrade your baseball or softball facilities, there are a lot of things to consider. It’s easy to accumulate a substantial wish list quickly, so distinguishing between your needs and wants is crucial to maximize...

What to do while in Daytona Beach for SFMA Conference

November 28, 2023

Get ready to soak in the warm Florida sunshine in Daytona Beach, Florida – host city for the 2024 SFMA Conference and Exhibition. With its fun atmosphere and its close proximity to dining and entertainment, Daytona Beach is an ideal...

McNitt retires from Penn State

October 16, 2023

Andrew McNitt, Ph.D., professor of soil science, director of the Center for Sports Surface Research and technical adviser to the National Football League (NFL), retired from Penn State after a 40-year career in the College of Agricultural Sciences. McNitt came...

The Benefits of Managed Turfgrass Spaces

September 12, 2023

By Michael R. Barnes, Ph.D. A broad narrative exists among those not involved in turfgrass management and research that turfgrass spaces provide few benefits beyond simple aesthetics. Most commonly, such narratives frame this comparison based on the high amounts of...