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SFMA names 2023 Field of the Year winners

December 8, 2023By AT Staff

Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke University (Photo: SFMA)

Winners receive complimentary registration to the 2024 SFMA Conference & Exhibition, signature clothing and a trophy presented during the annual awards banquet. read more

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New poll shows NFL Players believe the league’s artificial turf is a “real concern”

November 30, 2023By Rob DiFranco

Photo: Pgiam/E+/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

The survey also names MetLife Stadium as the league's worst place to play thanks to its controversial turf. read more

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Inside Kevin Dvorak’s journey from seasonal crew member to director of grounds for the Seattle Mariners

November 16, 2023By Rob DiFranco

Seattle Mariners Director of Grounds Kevin Dvorak rides a Toro Sidewinder, mowing the outfield grass at T-Mobile Park. (Photo Courtesy of Seattle Mariners)

From college first baseman to head groundskeeper of the Seattle Mariners, Kevin Dvorak has a story unlike anyone else. read more

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How SubAir Systems helps keep Alabama football’s bermudagrass in top-notch condition

October 18, 2023By Rob DiFranco

Alongside a new playing surface, Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium received a new high-tech system to maintain turf moisture and temperature. read more

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NFLPA director demands change from turf to natural grass after Rodgers’ injury

September 15, 2023By AT Staff

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers spent his first 18 seasons in the NFL playing home games on natural grass at the Green Bay Packer’s Lambeau Field, pictured here. Only four snaps into his first season with the New York Jets, Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear. Some are blaming the artificial turf at MetLife Stadium. (Photo by: Athletic Turf staff)

Lloyd Howell, executive director, releases state calling for all NFL field surfaces to transition to natural grass read more

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