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STMA conference sets records for exhibitors, international attendees

January 29, 2015By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association‘s (STMA’s) 26th annual Conference & Exhibition, held Jan. 13-16 in Denver, set a record of 200 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees from nine countries. The four-day event was highlighted by the Seminar on Wheels Tour at various professional, collegiate and youth sports fields in the Denver region. Attendees took part in more than 60 educational sessions visited sports turf... read more

The Grass Master: Alabama sod grower to provide 7th Super Bowl field

January 27, 2015By Adam Slick

He doesn’t have a business card or an office. His farm doesn’t even have a sign. But when the NFL, Major League Baseball or college conferences like the SEC need a professional turfgrass playing field, they call Mark Paluch and Bent Oak Farm. Paluch’s grass is so popular among the top college and professional sports field managers that it’s nearly become... read more

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Jacobsen debuts new Truckster XD at STMA show

January 27, 2015By AT Staff

Jacobsen introduced the new Truckster XD at the 2015 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference and Exhibition Jan. 13-16 in Denver. Chris Fox, Jacobsen’s product manager, details the new features, including a wider, deeper bed and a higher approach angle. The Truckster XD also will be showcased at the upcoming Golf Industry Show Feb. 21-26 in San Antonio. read more

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GT Airinject’s Air2G2 wins 2015 STMA Innovative Award

January 16, 2015By AT Staff

Joelle Harms, digital producer for Athletic Turf, gets the scoop about the STMA 2015 Innovative Award winner’s product, the Air2G2. Glen Black, the owner of GT Airinject Inc., shares about this unique aerator. read more

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Photo Slideshow: Live from the STMA conference

January 16, 2015By AT Staff

We’re reporting live from the 2015 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) conference, held this week in Denver. Check out photos from the show floor, and follow us on Twitter (@Athletic_Turf) for more updates. Media: Athletic Turf Staff read more

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