The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium sports and recreation facilities are integrating TCool’s evaporative cooling technology into their synthetic turf systems, in an effort to reduce extreme heat. TCool is an eco-friendly solution that cools the synthetic turf surfaces by coating the infill and/or sand. Once installed, the TCool solution continuously activates through rain, dew, humidity and/or watering the field, thus... read more
SmartTurf has launched a range of athletic turf products for health and sports clubs, along with athletic arenas. The new product range offers an athletic artificial turf product with built-in antimicrobial protection. Smart Turf is a longtime partner of Microban International, a provider of antimicrobial and odor control and prevention solutions. Smart Turf Athletic Turf is made with proprietary, high-performance polyethylene,... read more
Sipcam Agro USA has released its newest innovation: Karma fungicide. The systemic fungicide combats many Pythium diseases, including damping-off, cottony blight, grease spot and root rot. “As turf and lawn managers know, Pythium diseases can be devastating even for the most well-maintained turf grass,” said Todd Mason, director of national sales and development for the turf and ornamental division at Sipcam. “Pythium reduces the turf’s ability to absorb water... read more
Turface Athletics is supporting communities preparing fields for play as part of its Rebuild the Field program. The initiative provides rebates back on essential field maintenance products. Customers that purchase eligible Turface and Southern Athletic Fields (SAF) conditioners and clays can earn back $60 per ton for purchases made between Feb. 21 and March 21. “With cancellations and postponements, last year... read more
Wilbur-Ellis released its Perfection brand of fertilizers, high-performing blended fertilizers that can easily fit into any nutrition program. “Our customers are looking for perfection, and we strive to help deliver it,” said Matt Wilkinson, pro markets portfolio manager for Wilbur-Ellis. “The Perfectionbrand fertilizer line is purposefully built to fit the needs of every turfgrass professional as he or she maps... read more
