With the help of Dr. Brad Fresenburg, STMA has updated the Playing Conditions Index (PCI) to conduct a Field Performance Study to investigate if it is possible to determine when a field becomes unsafe for athletes. The PCI is available for members only. The PCI is now available in a digital format for both natural grass fields and synthetic turf... read more
Looking for a job in the sports turf industry and not having luck with traditional job websites? The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is here to help. STMA has opened up its job board to everyone. No membership required. To post a job, internship or resume, simply fill out one form, add your company’s logo and a way for an... read more
Following the 2017 season, Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans has chosen Act Global for the second consecutive year as the manufacturer and installer for turf. The new field will be installed in late July before the New Orleans Saints’ first game against the Atlanta Falcons. Due to its iconic nature and high demand, the Superdome is one of the most... read more
Milwaukee Public Schools will install a synthetic sports turf surface at Casimir Pulaski Stadium in Milwaukee, thanks in part to a $250,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program. The grant from the Packers, the NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is part of more than $3 million in field refurbishment... read more
In this presentation, originally given at the 2018 STMA annual conference, Dr. Nick Christians from Iowa State University discusses the basic concepts of soil pH and the impact of buffering capacity as it applies to raising or lowering soil pH. The webinar will be available for free to all members until March 20. The webinar can be found on STMA’s... read more
