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
A vehicle vandalized the Dyersville, Iowa, Field of Dreams movie site, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to the Telegraph Herald. Iconic Dyersville movie site scarred by apparent vandalshttps://t.co/b9cut2FpVE pic.twitter.com/pDStz72feK — Telegraph Herald (@TelegraphHerald) January 24, 2018 The damage — mostly located in center field and left field — was discovered Jan. 23. After inspecting the scene, Al... read more
The Turfgrass Producers of Texas launched a new website dedicated to TamStar to serve as a resource for industry professionals and homeowners regarding TamStar St. Augustine, a new drought tolerant, low water use grass developed by turfgrass breeders at Texas A&M University. Specifically, the website offers research and information about TamStar’s benefits, installation, maintenance and where to purchase this sod.... read more
Environmental Science, a business unit of Crop Science, a division of Bayer, recently named Jose Milan its Turf & Ornamentals global market manager. In this role, Milan will have a global focus on delivering Bayer brand experience for customers in the golf course management, lawn & landscape and production ornamentals markets, according to a press release. “With his deep market... read more
RightLine, a new supplier of plant protection products to the professional turf management industry, will roll out six new products at the 2018 Golf Industry Show (GIS) in San Antonio, February 3-8. The company plans to introduce additional products later this year, according to a press release. “The new products offer a mix of older plant protection chemistries as well... read more
