The Tampa Bay Rays are planning to install new artificial turf at Tropicana Field, according to a recent article in the Tampa Bay Times. The new surface — developed by Shaw Sports Turf, pending final contract details — will have a similar fiber blade and rubber infill as the current AstroTurf, installed in 2011, the article went on to say. Improvements... read more
WinField United Professional Products Group (PPG) launched the GeoTech insight platform—a satellite imagery program. The platform uses imagery from satellites, airplanes and drones to help turf managers: Identify and document plant health concerns; Assign people to problem areas; Design corrective solutions; Make accurate input applications; and Keep track of treatments and results. GeoTech is designed to provide insights that enable... read more
The results of the STMA Student Challenge, presented by SAFE, Founding Partner Hunter Industries, and supporting sponsor Ewing, have been released. Nine two-year teams and 26 four-year teams competed for $5,000 awards in each division. Winning the two-year competition was Mt. San Antonio College – Team 207. Penn State University – Team 208 took second place, and Mt. San Antonio... read more
STMA’s top honors, the 2016 Founders Awards, were presented at the STMA Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 27 in Orlando, Fla. These awards are given in a ‘surprise’ presentation to those who exemplify the leadership traits of each founder. The four founders are Dick Ericson, George Toma, Dr. William H. Daniel (deceased) and Harry C. Gill (deceased). Tom Nielson, Louisville Bats... read more
PBI-Gordon Corp. has entered into an exclusive partnership with Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. and Ihara Chemical Industry Co. of Tokyo, Japan, to develop herbicides containing the new, proprietary active ingredient pyrimisulfan. To be marketed under the Vexis brand name, the herbicide active ingredient will be formulated for use in established cool- and warm-season turfgrass species on residential and commercial sites,... read more
