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Tampa Bay Rays face stadium crisis after Hurricane Milton

November 14, 2024By
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Tropicana Field, home of the Rays since 1998, sustained significant damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, when winds destroyed 18 of the stadium's 24 fabric roof panels. read more

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Behind the Pitch: How researchers are preparing fields for the 2026 World Cup

November 13, 2024By
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Trey Rogers worked on the pitches for the '94 World Cup, and now he's back again to provide world-class fields for 2026. read more

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FMC completes sale of GSS business to Envu

November 1, 2024By
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The divestiture of GSS, which includes a line of products that serve a diverse mix of non-crop markets such as golf courses, professional sports stadiums and pest control, is a key step in FMC’s strategic plan to focus solely on innovating products and services for the global crop protection market. read more

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Hurricanes hit sports field managers in the Southeast

October 10, 2024By
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Hurricane Helene hit sports field managers in the Carolinas hard, causing cancelations and massive damage. In Canton, N.C., the football field at Pisgah High School sustained severe damage for the second time in three years. In 2021, Tropical Storm Fred temporarily shut down the team’s stadium due to flooding. The school’s softball field also took heavy damage, although Pisgah Athletic... read more

From setbacks to success: How TurfMend’s co-founder is redefining sports turf care with innovative solutions

September 26, 2024By
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Jeff Stahman, co-owner and CEO of TurfMend, shares his story in the turf industry. read more

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