THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS - NOVEMBER 2017

THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS

Follow us at @Athletic_Turf Like us on Facebook Follow our RSS Feed    IN THE SPOTLIGHT Man vs. weather: How one MiLB crew adapts to drastic climate shifts Athletic Turf News caught up with Brian Soukup of the Salt Lake Bees — Utah’s Triple-A baseball team — to learn more about how the crew overcomes harsh weather changes and extensive use to keep the field looking its best. [read more] Briggs & Stratton to move V-Twin Vanguard engine production to the U.S. Briggs & Stratton Corp. will move production of its V-Twin Vanguard engines from a joint venture partnership in Japan to its existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Ga., and Auburn, Ala. Get the full story. [read more] STMA and MiLB name 2017 ‘Sports Turf Managers of the Year’ Meet this year's four winners — three of which are first time winners — and get a peek at the fields each maintains. [read more] Rose Bowl Stadium names new equipment provider Sidekick USA, a manufacturer of natural turf installation machines, has been named the official equipment provider and partner of Rose Bowl Stadium. The award-winning Sidekick machine is now the exclusive supplier of thick-cut sod installation services for field replacement projects deployed by the facility. [read more]    ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX STMA conference speakers to give content teaser during upcoming webinars Speakers for the 2018 Conference Education Program have volunteered to present short 15-30 minute webinars prior to the conference as an introduction to their education session. [read more] STMA Nominating Committee sets the Slate of Candidates for the 2018 Board of Directors elections The STMA Nominating Committee has set the Slate of Candidates for the 2018 Board of Directors elections. They will present the slate later this month via electronic ballot to the membership. Find out who is up for election. [read more]    INDUSTRY NEWS New red case and cover for U.S. Battery flooded lead-acid line of deep-cycle batteries U.S. Battery Manufacturing is changing the appearance of its flooded lead-acid line of deep-cycle batteries to a bright red case and cover. The decision to move to an all red battery will eliminate the various colored cases and covers seen on several U.S. Battery models. [read more] Oregon Products launches new website Oregon Products recently launched some new feature and updates to its website, OregonProducts.com. The company says the new website aims to simplify the process of finding and purchasing the correct tool or replacement part. Learn about the updates and changes. [read more]