The Toro Co. is now accepting applications for the 18th annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2019, one lucky turfgrass science student will travel to Atlanta to help the grounds crew prepare the field for the biggest game in football. With an extensive history of supporting student scholarships and educational activities, Toro and the National Football... read more
St. Louis Cardinals Head Groundskeeper Bill Findley talks to AT about his turf maintenance challenges and shares a few helpful tips about getting involved in the sports turf industry. read more
Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has named Ryder Haulk, assistant sports field manager for Purdue University Athletics, in West Lafayette, Ind., winner of the annual “Stars and Stripes” field art contest. Haulk’s “Red, White and Purdue” design at Bittinger Stadium shattered previous voting records, garnering 2,019 online “likes” nationwide and earning him a complimentary pass to the 2019 STMA Annual... read more
Estadio Monterrey in Mexico played host to a three-game series the weekend of May 4, taking Major League Baseball south of the border for the first regular season game in 19 years. The stadium is home to the Sultanes of Monterrey, the hometown team, which plays in the Mexican League. Returning to Mexico for their third regular-season trip to Mexico... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has made available several educational resources to help sports turf managers provide safe, playable athletic fields for athletes. These bulletins include a troubleshoot tip sheet, a safety and maintenance checklist for football/soccer fields, a checklist for baseball/softball facilities, lightning safety guidelines and field hardness testing. In addition, there are videos and links for university resources... read more
