THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS - OCTOBER 2017

THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS

Follow us at @Athletic_Turf Like us on Facebook Follow our RSS Feed [Features] [News] [Products/Services] [Industry] [Turf Use]     [Baseball/Softball]     [Football/Soccer]     [Landscape]     [Parks/Recreation] [Video] [Archives]    IN THE SPOTLIGHT From the archives: Meet Twickenham Stadium's Keith Kent This weekend's matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings marks the third NFL game to be played at Twickenham Stadium, home of England Rugby and the Rugby Football Union. Learn more about Keith Kent, head groundskeeper at England’s Twickenham Stadium, and how he works to help all 2,000 rugby clubs look their best. [read more] Legislation in New Hampshire aims to limit pesticide use on sports fields, says NALP In New Hampshire, there is a piece of legislation under consideration that would prohibit pesticide use on lawns and sports fields, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals. [read more] Rain Bird releases 2017-2018 irrigation training schedule Learn more about the three different tracks for irrigation professionals to enhance their skill sets, become better water managers and improve their career prospects. [read more] Packers make plans to replace field According to an article posted on the Green Bay Packers’ website, Lambeau Field’s playing surface will be replaced during the upcoming offseason. Find out what's in store for the project. [read more] LA Galaxy, SNHU unveil new mini-pitch in LA neighborhood The LA Galaxy Foundation, in partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, unveiled a brand-new community soccer field in Watts, Calif. Learn more about the partnership. [read more] Turfco adds Vanguard engine to WideSpin 1550 Topdresser Turfco's WideSpin 1550 tow-behind is now available with a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 13-horsepower V-Twin engine. Learn more about its additional upgrades. [read more] Project EverGreen, Exmark and STMA team up again to sponsor the “Our Winning Green Space” contest Municipal parks and recreation departments, public works departments and nonprofit agencies can enter the contest to have a chance to win an Exmark commercial mower package — including Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn and Commercial 30 walk-behind mowers — as well as a “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” renovation project for their city. [read more] Toro selects name for "Project Delta" At the 2017 Golf Industry Show, Toro invited superintendents and turf managers to help name a new turf maintenance machine that, at the time, was referred to as Project Delta. After reviewing thousands of submissions, Toro has selected the name for the new machine. [read more] Toro names director of Center for Advanced Turf Technology In other Toro news, the company named Edric Funk the director of its Center for Advanced Turf Technology. He succeeds Dana Lonn, who retired in June 2017 after 48 years with Toro. [read more] Product roundup: Aerators AT reached out to some aerator manufacturers to learn more about the machines that they offer. These five units are currently available and could be in your shop by the time 2018 spring aeration rolls around. [read more]    ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX Registration open for STMA conference, membership renewal STMA members are able to renew their membership for 2018, and registration is open for the 2018 STMA Conference, Jan. 16-19, in Fort Worth, Texas. [read more]    INDUSTRY NEWS Caterpillar plans to enter UTV market The company has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with Textron Specialized Vehicles and will offer UTV models sold through participating Cat dealerships starting in 2018. [read more] Paris Site Furnishings unveils new animal-resistant storage container Constructed of galvanized steel for strength and rust resistance, this model features gas shocks on all top lid access containers for safe and easy lid control. The lockable lid ensures security in all environments. [read more]