News - Athletic Turf

Project EverGreen contest offers municipalities new equipment, renovated sports field

September 14, 2016By AT Staff

Project EverGreen, the Cleveland-based nonprofit that works to raise awareness about the benefits of green space and often renovates green spaces in urban areas, is launching a contest to select the recipient of its next renovation. The winning parks and recreation and public works departments will receive an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower package and a renovation project in their city. The contest,... read more

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Dow debuts new insecticide for ABW control

September 9, 2016By AT Staff

Dow AgroSciences introduces MatchPoint insecticide, the latest innovation in annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) larvae control. With the power of spinosad and a new lignin technology, MatchPoint gives sports turf managers powerful ABW control with convenient application flexibility. This advanced formulation enhances photostability, providing more consistent control, Dow said. MatchPoint controls the 1st and 2nd instars in the plant, making it... read more

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Now accepting nominations for Leo Goertz grant

September 9, 2016By AT Staff

A grant established to honor longtime SAFE Board of Trustees member and Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) member Leo Goertz is ready for nominations. Leo passed away suddenly last year, and SAFE and STMA created this grant to recognize his commitment to the profession. The Leo Goertz Membership Grant awards up to $1,500 annually for new, two-year memberships in STMA.... read more

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Super-Sod breaks ground on energy-efficient store

September 9, 2016By AT Staff

Super-Sod broke ground on a new, energy-efficient store that will serve the northeast Atlanta area. Based in Alpharetta, Ga., this building will supply sod and organic compost produced at Super-Sod’s Georgia farms. “We’re excited to bring sod straight from the farm to our customers in this area,” said Tate Reddick, Super-Sod’s vice president of real estate acquisitions. “It’s a great... read more

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Act Global brings first FIFA-quality pro pitch to Panama

September 8, 2016By AT Staff

San Francisco Fútbol Club players, the professional football team located in La Chorrera, Panama, got a home turf upgrade, with the recent FIFA Certified synthetic turf installation at Estadio Agustín Muquita Sánchez in Panama. The pitch is the first in the country certified to FIFA Quality Pro, the highest ranking for artificial football turf. With the certification, the professional training... read more

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