Turgrass Producers International is pulling out all the stops to make its International Education Conference in Orlando, Fla. (February 24-27, 2014) a success. In addition to having two full days of education and exhibits, there will also be a Field Day. TPI has always known that many cool-season turfgrass producers would like to attend a Field Day, but often can’t... read more
In today’s volatile economy, growing a business and generating new customers can be a challenge. For companies that belong to the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), the STC provides the credibility and tools their member companies need to differentiate and grow their businesses, expand their personal and professional network, and stay on the leading edge of industry innovation and best practices. ... read more
Cheered on by thousands of gathered students and families, Haldane Board of Education members, political leaders, and the design and construction team celebrated the opening of new Haldane Central School District’s (HCSD) athletic field in Cold Springs, N.Y. HCSD and the local community have been talking about building a new field for nearly 30 years. The multi-purpose facility was financed... read more
In October, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Johnthan Banks was diagnosed with an MRSA infection — the third Bucs player to be sidelined by the drug-resistant bacterial infection since August. A growing number of players and officials are getting serious about the search for a solution to curb the spread of MRSA among athletes who have contact with a wide variety... read more
Young athletes in the U.S. face a “culture of resistance” to reporting when they might have a concussion and to complying with treatment plans, which could endanger their well-being, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council. The report provides a broad examination of concussions in a variety of youth sports with athletes aged... read more
