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
Solu-Cal USA named Murray Wingate its new senior territory manager for the company’s line of Enhanced Calcium and Humic Acid soil amendments. Wingate has spent 25 years at Lebanon Seaboard Corp. in roles involving sales management, product development, marketing and International business. “We are thrilled to add Murray to our team and know his industry experience and technical knowledge will... read more
Steve Wightman has been inducted into the Major League Baseball (MLB) Groundskeepers Hall of Fame. Before retiring in 2012, Wightman managed sports fields for more than 39 years (36 years at the professional level). Active member in the sports turf industry since 1978, he served as STMA President from 1984-1986 and held several leadership positions within local chapters and advisory... read more
The 2018 STMA Board of Directors officially took office. The elections were held electronically in November to mid-December. Sarah Martin, CSFM, and Foreman I and Turf Manager at Reach 11 Sports Complex for the City of Phoenix, was elected President. Other Officers elected include: President-Elect – Jody Gill, CSFM, Grounds Coordinator, Blue Valley School District (Overland Park, Kan.) Immediate Past... read more
