An historic tour of San Antonio included a stop at the Alamo. The Roundtable Forum provided members the opportunity to address important issues. Enjoying the opportunity to be photographed with a Texas Longhorn.PHOTO CREDITS: Jim Novak Turfgrass producers from around the world gathered in Texas at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter for the 2013 Midwinter Conference of Turfgrass Producers International... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA’s) 24th Annual Conference and Exhibition was held Jan. 15-18 in Daytona Beach, and featured a number of milestones for the association, including a significant increase in the number of educational sessions offered, as well as the wider implementation of new Web-based offerings and a nearly sold-out trade show. Approximately 981 sports turf managers converged... read more
A new video produced by Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) features unscripted and candid testimonials from its members. As TPI’s public relations manager, I can confirm that hearing members comment in their own words why they enjoy being a TPI member and participating in TPI events is much more persuasive than a scripted narrative with bells and whistles. It’s evident throughout... read more
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will host its Spring Membership Meeting in Pittsburgh, March 11-13 at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel. The national non-profit association’s meeting includes a robust educational program with two dynamic and engaging keynote speakers, economist Brian Beaulieu and legendary Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier. Beaulieu, CEO of the Institute for Trend Research (ITR Economics), will be... read more
A town best known for rowdy spring breakers and race cars temporarily became sports turf managers central, as turf pros from around the country flocked to the annual STMA show. As the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 24th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Daytona Beach, Fla., wrapped up, the news seemed to be good. Attendee numbers appeared to be up, action... read more
