Synthetic turf with crumb rubber infill has been installed on fields around the world, but it recently has been under scrutiny. Many are blaming the infill for causing disease, state legislation is calling for further studies and one Washington community has temporarily banned use of the product. An attendee of a panel discussion hosted by Civitas at the 2016 Sport Turf Managers Association... read more
The second time was the charm for Blake Anderson, assistant director of sports turf operations for the University of Arkansas, when it came to entering the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Mowing Patterns Contest. His design at Arkansas’ Baum Stadium, home of the school’s baseball team, was named the third-ever winner of the annual contest in December. “We entered a photo for... read more
West Coast Turf, a natural turfgrass sod grower and installer, is providing the turf for Super Bowl 50, marking its eighth field used for the NFL’s biggest event. West Coast Turf’s blend of hybrid bermudagrass and ryegrass turfgrass sod was grown at its Livingston, Calif., facility. The 75,000-square-foot sod will be shipped just 117 miles to Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, the venue for Super Bowl 50,... read more
Turface Athletics has introduced in a news release a new line of warning track aggregates, TrackPro. Turface TrackPro is available in three color choices and various particle sizes. The blended aggregates are designed to enhance safety and performance, provide superior drainage and a firm surface and minimize the risk of compaction, the company said. “Turface conditioners have long been the choice of professional... read more
Turface Athletics has introduced ProLine Athletic Field Marker, a new line marker for baseball and softball fields. ProLine is formulated with finely crushed limestone and features a bright white color for high visibility on athletic surfaces. Turface says the formula is non-caking and non-caustic and will not harm the eyes or skin. A 50-pound bag will stripe approximately 300 feet of a... read more
