Branch Creek, a subsidiary of SynaTek Solutions, launched its Safer Play line of turf and lawn products. Safer Play’s Weed Shield, Grub Shield and Lawn Food with Crabgrass Prevention is designed to help homeowners and lawn care professionals protect lawns and turf fields from weeds and insects, without the need to use U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered pesticides. “These are... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is kicking off its third annual “Stars and Stripes” contest. Members craft Fourth of July-themed field designs with mowing equipment or paint for eligibility to win complimentary registration to the 2019 STMA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. Additionally, a poster of the winning field will be on display at the conference. Entries will be... read more
Rain Bird Corp. has been selected to provide the irrigation systems for eight of the 12 Russian soccer stadiums, each seating between 35,000 to 80,000 fans. “We are honored that our irrigation systems have been chosen to help create beautiful soccer fields for the people of Russia to enjoy for years to come,” said Jean-Paul Crouzoulon, Rain Bird international business... read more
Echo unveiled its RB-80 and RB-100S large-capacity turf application spreaders. Featuring sturdy steel frames and maintenance-free gear casing, both models are intended for turf applications such as seeds, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, but can also be used for other free-flowing materials such as ice melt. The spreaders’ oversized hopper contains a patented auger to help aid clumps of material to... read more
The Red Hook Recreation Area is your run-of-the-mill park with all the staples for a community to enjoy: soccer fields, baseball fields, wide open areas. Except it isn’t like every other park; it’s contaminated with lead. This local park in Red Hook, which is in New York City’s Brooklyn borough, has been the center of attention after the discovery of... read more
