The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) will transition to a virtual event, held Jan. 12-14, 2021. “After much deliberation and consultation with members, peer organizations and Palm Springs Convention Center executives, the STMA board of directors has determined that its annual conference and exhibition is unable to be held in person,” the association said in a statement. The virtual conference... read more
The Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) and Project EverGreen recognized Karen Reardon, vice president of public affairs for Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), as the recipient of the 2020 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year Award. The award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding communications efforts regarding publicly managed green space and environmental issues, was presented during this... read more
The Recreational Group, a provider of residential and commercial surfacing products, has acquired Engineered Turf, a manufacturer of synthetic grass used in commercial and residential landscape, sport and putting green applications. Engineered Turf manufactures high-quality grass in more than 20 varieties, used for athletic fields, playgrounds, putting surfaces, lawns, pet care and more. All the products made in the Dalton,... read more
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) held its first-ever virtual annual meeting Aug. 24-26. It also coincided with the Washington, D.C.-based association’s 30th anniversary. The meeting focused on the launch of the 2021-2026 RISE Strategic Plan, and featured leaders in the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry. More than 225 manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders attended the virtual... read more
Applications for the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) awards program, scholarship and grants programs will open later this month. The deadline to submit for all programs is Oct. 15. STMA said now is the time to begin assembling the information for an application. There are six specific programs: Field of the Year: This is awarded to natural grass fields that exhibit... read more
