The Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association (OSTMA) will host a spring field day March 23 at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio. The event will provide an in-depth look at the tools and practices used at all levels to create safe, playable baseball fields. Some of the sports turf industry’s most respected professionals will share their insights with attendees regarding everything... read more
Underhill International expanded its national sales network with the appointment of three new rep agencies. The firms include Ally Sales of Denver, Colo.; El Schneider of Valrico, Fla.; and VPC Sales of Phoenix, Ariz. “These agencies are well-known in the irrigation industry for their expertise and years of professional experience,” said Underhill President Ed Underhill. “As Underhill continues to introduce... read more
GreenFields USA‘s MX 3-STAR turf system will be installed at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, AMB Sports & Entertainment and GreenFields USA recently announced in a news release. Set to open in 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be a multi-purpose venue and home to the Atlanta Falcons and the city’s new Major League Soccer team, Atlanta United. “Our goal is for every feature... read more
“Three federal agencies are teaming up to investigate the safety of crumb rubber artificial turf used in playing fields and playgrounds all across the country,” NBC News recently reported. read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) hosted its 27th annual Conference & Exhibition Jan. 19-22 in San Diego, with more than 600 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees from a record of 48 states and 13 countries, including Australia, China, Italy, Peru and Scotland. The four-day event was highlighted by the Seminar on Wheels Tour at various professional, collegiate and youth sports complexes in... read more
