I have received many questions recently about the use of compost on native soil sports fields, either as an amendment or topdressing. Compost has been used on native soil fields for many years. Its benefits include improving soil structure and...
Longtime Penn State Groundskeeper Paul Curtis passed away March 25, in State College, Pennsylvania, at the age of 58. Curtis began working at Penn State in 1986 and transferred to the athletic department in 1992 where he eventually moved onto...
Thirty years after the launch of the original Lazer Z, Exmark unveiled the next generation of its premier gas-powered commercial zero-turn mower, the 2025 Lazer Z X-Series. Built for professionals, the redesigned 2025 Lazer Z X-Series offers more power and...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the groundbreaking efforts at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s turf research and development facility during a visit that highlighted the university’s pivotal role in preparing the best possible pitches for both the FIFA Club World...
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) announced its 2024 “Field of the Year” winners. This prestigious award spotlights the individuals and programs that excelled this year in providing quality, safe playing surfaces. Every year, SFMA presents the industry’s highest honor...
Beacon Athletics and Aer-Flo Sports are joining forces with On Deck Sports, a leading name in the sports industry. According to a joint statement issued by John Maher, president of Beacon Athletics / Aer-Flo Sports and Tim Allen, CEO of...
The Aquatrols Company announced its new Sports Turf division to focus on the specific needs of sports turf management professionals, with future R&D efforts put toward developing products that specifically address the unique needs of sports turf managers and provide...
The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) on October 16 announced that it is suspending its search for a new CEO until after its 2025 conference and exhibition. In a letter to SFMA members, SFMA President-Elect Adam Thoms, Ph.D., chair of...
Equip Expo attendees will be able to operate the new Bobcat T7X, the world’s first all-electric compact track loader, at the trade show in October. The T7X is commercially available at select Bobcat dealerships and available to rent through certain...
If you were unable to attend the 2024 SFMA Conference, visit the SFMA online store and purchase the recordings for $149. Access to individual sessions is $20 each. SFMA recorded the educational sessions at the 2024 conference to benefit sports...
