New Ground Technology introduced its patented TerraPrinter technology during the San Francisco Giants’ home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a news release reported. The Giants logo, prominently displayed in centerfield, is a first for the MLB franchise and a first for New Ground Technology. The 160-foot image was produced from the GPS guided TerraPrinter and cloud-based media. New Ground’s... read more
The winter months typically host the trade shows where companies can show off their latest and greatest products. There were plenty at the 2016 STMA Show in San Diego, but all of them were not available at that time. Now that spring is here those products are being released for turf managers to demo and purchase. Two products seen in... read more
By: Melanie Stanton, executive director of Turfgrass Producers International. For many years, sports turf managers, field architects, and community leaders didn’t have much choice about the field surface they used. There were different varieties of grass available, but the primary focus was maintaining the field to maximize playability and player safety. The introduction of artificial turf in 1964, the recent... read more
“Three federal agencies are teaming up to investigate the safety of crumb rubber artificial turf used in playing fields and playgrounds all across the country,” NBC News recently reported. read more
Check out our photos from the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2016 Conference and Exhibition, which is being held Jan. 19–22 in San Diego. Photos: AT staff read more
