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Researchers at Washington State search to find toughest living turf for athletic fields

November 30, 2023By

Researchers launched a two-year effort this fall to identify and breed hardy blends of grasses. read more

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How the Mariners’ Director of Grounds, Kevin Dvorak, made it to the big leagues

November 16, 2023By and
Seattle Mariners Director of Grounds Kevin Dvorak rides a Toro Sidewinder, mowing the outfield grass at T-Mobile Park. (Photo Courtesy of Seattle Mariners)

Rob DiFranco, associate editor for Athletic Turf, sat down with Kevin Dvorak, director of grounds for the Seattle Mariners, to talk his journey to the MLB. read more

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SFMA to host two baseball field focused webinars ahead of 2024 conference

November 16, 2023By
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The recorded webinars will be available for on-demand access with SFMA's 2024 Conference Education. read more

Inside Kevin Dvorak’s journey from seasonal crew member to director of grounds for the Seattle Mariners

November 16, 2023By
Seattle Mariners Director of Grounds Kevin Dvorak rides a Toro Sidewinder, mowing the outfield grass at T-Mobile Park. (Photo Courtesy of Seattle Mariners)

From college first baseman to head groundskeeper of the Seattle Mariners, Kevin Dvorak has a story unlike anyone else. read more

Seth Jones talks new Husqvarna Ceora mower at 2023 Equip Expo

November 9, 2023By
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Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones stopped by the Husqvarna booth at this year’s Equip Expo to talk the new Ceora autonomous mower with Kevin Caleca, the company’s commerical product manager for robotics. read more

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