The Synthetic Turf Council (STC), the national trade association for the synthetic turf industry, has launched its new brand identity, including a new web site and new logos. The web site has been completely redesigned with more user-friendly capabilities and tools to make it easier to navigate through the site within each of the special sections. “We are thrilled to... read more
New findings on a patent-pending surfactant seed coating technology were presented at the International Symposium on Adjuvants for Agrochemicals. Dr. Matt Madsen, a research scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service who has collaborated with Aquatrols, disclosed the results of a study conducted last summer at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Burns, Ore. His findings... read more
Sporturf, a Dalton, Ga.-based manufacturer and builder of synthetic turf fields, has expanded its presence in the Midwest with the opening of its third regional field office in Kansas City, Mo. Sporturf Midwest is under the leadership of President Craig Shonk and will focus on Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. “This strategic move opens up a market that Sporturf has... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has released to members only a 20-page Advocacy Manual designed to assist sports field managers with community and state government public policy advocacy efforts, both proactive and reactive. The online toolkit was requested by association membership to address potential regulations and initiatives affecting issues those who manage sports fields and approaches this issue with... read more
Whether you’re a landscape contractor, golf course superintendent, park district field supervisor, sports field manager, or a professional lawn care operator, it’s likely you have something in common with your fellow professionals who are responsible for anything to do with turf. So who do you contact for quality turfgrass sod? It’s likely you talk to other professionals in your industry... read more
