News - Athletic Turf

Martin Lishman introduces new shrouded boom for its Micro-Spray

March 20, 2025By Nathan Mader

Building on the success of its Micro-Spray, Martin Lishman has responded to customer feedback with the introduction of a new shrouded boom option, further enhancing the sprayer’s ability to deliver precise, low-drift application on fine turf, according to the company. Since its launch in 2015, the Micro-Spray aimed to be a solution for sports turf professionals with its no-impact maneuverability, efficiency and spraying capabilities.... read more

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Erick Begitschke wins Award of Excellence from Musser Foundation

March 20, 2025By Rob DiFranco

Photo: Musser International Turfgrass Foundation

The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation named Erick Begitschke of the University of Georgia as its 2025 Award of Excellence recipient. read more

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Sipcam Agro invests in new formulation and packaging plant

February 19, 2025By Rob DiFranco

Sipcam Agro USA recently invested in a 12,000-square-foot fungicide and insecticide formulation and packaging plant. “Sipcam Agro owns the technical and formulations plant, which allows us to be completely back-integrated on products such as prothioconazole, clomazone and chlorothalonil,” said Brent Marek, CEO and COO of Sipcam Agro USA. According to Sipcam, as sellers of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and biosolutions for the agricultural and turf... read more

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Sidekick USA intros new Sidekick Duo sod installer

February 19, 2025By Rob DiFranco

Sidekick USA recently announced that its award-winning apparatus will now be available as part of a dual-use sod installer. The Sidekick Duo will be the only installer of its kind with the internationally patented Sidekick attachment. “We are excited to get back to our original Sidekick prototype model,” said Paul Carlson, founder and CEO of Sidekick USA. “After years of... read more

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SFMA honors 2024 Field of the Year winners

February 19, 2025By Rob DiFranco

The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) — a non-profit, professional association for the nearly 2,500 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide — unveiled its 2024 “Field of the Year” winners. This award spotlights the individuals and programs that excelled this year in providing quality, safe playing surfaces. Every year, SFMA presents the industry’s highest honor to members who... read more