News - Athletic Turf

STMA to host 2015 Conference & Exhibition Jan. 13-16 in Denver

October 23, 2014By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) will host its 26th annual Conference & Exhibition Jan. 13-16, 2015, in Denver. Nearly 1,200 leaders in the sports turf industry will converge at the Colorado Convention Center for more than 75 hours of leading-edge educational seminars, exhibitor demonstrations and networking opportunities. The five-day event features seminars, lectures, general sessions and exhibits from sports turf... read more

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STMA to host webinar series on turf safety, natural grass field maintenance

October 16, 2014By Joelle Harms

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is hosting a five-part educational webinar series focusing on maintenance of natural grass sports fields and the challenges turf managers face to produce safe and playable surfaces. Dr. Brad Fresenburg, turfgrass professor at the University of Missouri, presented the first lecture, titled “Maintaining Athletic Fields on a Limited Budget” on Oct. 16. His presentation focused... read more

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Byrne & Jones installs a track, 3 synthetic fields at Missouri State

October 14, 2014By AT Staff

Byrne & Jones Sports installed a new track and three synthetic turf fields at Missouri State University, which is the school’s largest athletics and recreational improvement project to date. Byrne & Jones’ work is part of $24 million in new construction and improvements to the campus. “Wet weather challenged the project in the spring and early summer, but Byrne & Jones was able to ramp... read more

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Toro now accepting Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program applications

October 14, 2014By AT Staff

The Toro Company‘s 13th annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program will bring one lucky student to Glendale, Ariz., in February 2015 to help the grounds crew prepare the field for the biggest game in football. Toro equipment and representatives have been involved in preparing the stadium and practice fields for the Super Bowl for almost 50 years, according to... read more

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FMC Early Order Program returns with B.Y.O.B. bonus program

October 14, 2014By AT Staff

FMC Corp.’s 2014 Early Order Program runs through Dec. 12, featuring a new Build Your Own Bonus (B.Y.O.B.) program and extended terms on turf and ornamental products. The early incentive provides participants an additional rebate of 50 percent off the base rebate for purchases of qualifying products until Oct. 31. The base rebate still is competitive in November and December. Program... read more

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