News - Athletic Turf

PERC partners with Audubon International

July 21, 2014By AT Staff

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) partnered with environmental nonprofit Audubon International to advance the use of clean, low-emission propane equipment, which aligns with Audubon International’s mission to facilitate responsible environmental management practices. PERC joins Audubon International as a sponsor of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP). The ACSP is an education and certification program designed to help businesses... read more

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Toledo Mud Hens to install putt-putt golf on Fifth Third Field

July 21, 2014By AT Staff

The grounds crew at Fifth Third Field, home to the Toledo Mud Hens – the Detroit Tigers’ Triple A minor-league affiliate – will transform the field into an 18-hole miniature golf course, according to The Detroit News. The course will be open September 25-28 to the public for $15 with a portion of the proceeds going to area charities. “I always thought it would... read more

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STMA, Toro award three students with scholarship

July 21, 2014By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and The Toro Co. are honoring three students with the Dr. James R. Watson Legacy Scholarship. The award is a special, one-time scholarship funded by The Toro Giving Program in celebration of the company’s centennial this month as well as STMA’s SAFE Foundation, its philanthropic arm that enriches communities through championing safe, sustainable sports and recreation... read more

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9 states, 5 cities declare July as Smart Irrigation Month

July 2, 2014By AT Staff

Nine states and five municipalities joined Colorado, Louisiana, and the city and county of Denver in officially recognizing July as Smart Irrigation Month. Smart Irrigation Month is an industry-wide initiative to increase public awareness of the value of water-use efficiency during summer’s peak demand. New cities and states to join the list of supporters include: Arizona; Mesa County (Colo.); Idaho; Indiana;... read more

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Jacobsen mowers used at FIFA World Cup Brazil stadiums

June 20, 2014By AT Staff

Jacobsen‘s products are being used to maintain stadium fields and training facilities at the FIFA World Cup Brazil. The venues using Jacobsen, a Textron Company, equipment include the Arena de Baixada in Curitiba, Arena de Sao Paulo, Arena Pernambuco in Recife—which will host USA’s final Group G game against Germany on June 26—and Estadio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte. The Maracanã stadium in... read more

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