About Rob DiFranco

Rob DiFranco served as an Associate Editor for Athletic Turf, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

Posts by Rob DiFranco

The 2775 Triplex Mower and Gator GS from John Deere will be available in 2025. Read more»

The $12 million redesign now showcases three sports — tennis, pickleball and padel — on three surfaces (grass, clay hydro and cushioned hardtop). Read more»

TenCate debuts new turf without performance infill requirement Posted on 13 Feb 2025 in the Industry & Football/Soccer & Top Stories categories.

According to TenCate, Pivot Performance Turf is biomechanically engineered to replicate the feel of natural grass. Read more»

Harrell’s names Sales Professional and Rookie of the Year Posted on 30 Dec 2024 in the People & Industry categories.

Harrell's awarded a pair of Florida-based salesman at its 2024 National Sales Meeting. Read more»

Tampa Bay Rays face stadium crisis after Hurricane Milton Posted on 14 Nov 2024 in the Top Stories & Baseball/Softball & Industry & News & Turf Use categories.

Tropicana Field, home of the Rays since 1998, sustained significant damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, when winds destroyed 18 of the stadium's 24 fabric roof panels. Read more»