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Super Bowl XLIX field retracts into University of Phoenix Stadium

January 30, 2015 - By

University of Phoenix Stadium, host to Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, installed its new natural grass field using the NFL’s only retractable field system. The field was first used in the indoor stadium for the Jan. 25 Pro Bowl, according to Sports Illustrated, but was shifted back outdoors to get some sun. It was then shuttled back in on Jan. 28, four days before the... read more

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STMA conference sets records for exhibitors, international attendees

January 29, 2015 - By

The Sports Turf Managers Association‘s (STMA’s) 26th annual Conference & Exhibition, held Jan. 13-16 in Denver, set a record of 200 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees from nine countries. The four-day event was highlighted by the Seminar on Wheels Tour at various professional, collegiate and youth sports fields in the Denver region. Attendees took part in more than 60 educational sessions visited sports turf... read more

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The Grass Master: Alabama sod grower to provide 7th Super Bowl field

January 27, 2015 - By

He doesn’t have a business card or an office. His farm doesn’t even have a sign. But when the NFL, Major League Baseball or college conferences like the SEC need a professional turfgrass playing field, they call Mark Paluch and Bent Oak Farm. Paluch’s grass is so popular among the top college and professional sports field managers that it’s nearly become... read more

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Jacobsen debuts new Truckster XD at STMA show

January 27, 2015 - By

Jacobsen introduced the new Truckster XD at the 2015 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference and Exhibition Jan. 13-16 in Denver. Chris Fox, Jacobsen’s product manager, details the new features, including a wider, deeper bed and a higher approach angle. The Truckster XD also will be showcased at the upcoming Golf Industry Show Feb. 21-26 in San Antonio. read more

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Hunter enhances irrigation system to clean, cool synthetic turf

January 26, 2015 - By

Hunter Industries has released an enhanced version of its existing synthetic turf irrigation system, the STK-6V, to clean and cool synthetic sports turf. “The STK-6V was designed specifically to provide easier installation, simple maintenance and to accommodate different types of playing surfaces,” says Rich Dunn, Hunter’s product manager. “The shorter vault design provides a connection to the mainline at approximately 24-inch... read more

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