Underhill International has released Easy Out, a spray sprinkler removal tool that requires no digging. The tool fits all major brands and simplifies removal of 2-inch to 12-inch spray heads for repairs or modifications, the company announced in a news release. Easy Out can be used to replace a broken sprinkler, add a fitting to increase height, cap off unwanted heads or convert heads... read more
Act Global has introduced Xtreme Grass hybrid turf, its latest reinforced natural turf system. The system will reinforce full field installations or high wear zones, such as football goal mouths or center field. It can be used for football, rugby, soccer, baseball, golf and other sports to enhance the aesthetics and durability of the natural turf, the company says... read more
Synthetic turf with crumb rubber infill has been installed on fields around the world, but it recently has been under scrutiny. Many are blaming the infill for causing disease, state legislation is calling for further studies and one Washington community has temporarily banned use of the product. An attendee of a panel discussion hosted by Civitas at the 2016 Sport Turf Managers Association... read more
Check out our photos from the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2016 Conference and Exhibition, which is being held Jan. 19–22 in San Diego. Photos: AT staff read more
Two Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee asked President Barack Obama on Jan 21. to initiate a study regarding the potential health risk posed by artificial turf athletic fields and playgrounds made of crumb rubber, according to a news release from the Commerce Committee. In a letter to the president, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal say the possible correlation between crumb... read more
