Get to know Mike Hebrard of Athletic Field Design
As the owner of Athletic Field Design for the last 40 years, Mike Hebrard has had a full career of innovation, adaptations and great freehand turf painting.
Athletic Turf — sports field and groundskeeping news
On the board
Latest News
Field reports, facility moves, and sports turf updates worth keeping in the rotation.
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Ryan Schuette becomes new divisional vice president for Ewing Outdoor Supply
Read More: Ryan Schuette becomes new divisional vice president for Ewing Outdoor SupplySchuette brings more than two decades of dedicated green industry experience to the role.
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Redexim launches self‑powered topdresser for UTVs and sensitive turf
Read More: Redexim launches self‑powered topdresser for UTVs and sensitive turfThe Sandstorm features a 28-cubic-foot (800-liter) capacity and can spread up to 39 feet (12 meters),…
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Syngenta unveils ATLAS robot for tank-mix compatibility testing
Read More: Syngenta unveils ATLAS robot for tank-mix compatibility testingThis automated testing platform is designed to deliver faster, more objective and more reliable insights.
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Turface Athletics honors 2025 Distributor Award winners for field excellence
Read More: Turface Athletics honors 2025 Distributor Award winners for field excellenceThe award highlights the distributors and sales leaders helping to deliver safer, more playable fields nationwide.
Gear room
Products
Equipment, inputs, and maintenance tools built for crews who have to keep surfaces game-ready.
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Steel Green Manufacturing’s Opti-Rate spray system to come standard on all 2026 SGXL and SG54 machines
Read More: Steel Green Manufacturing’s Opti-Rate spray system to come standard on all 2026 SGXL and SG54 machinesThe Opti-Rate system eliminates over- and under-application using pulse width modulation rate control technology, with the…
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Toro releases Spatial Adjust software for irrigation control
Read More: Toro releases Spatial Adjust software for irrigation controlNow available for order, this irrigation software was developed through an exclusive partnership with TerraRad and…
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LebanonTurf receives EPA Registration for fertilizer featuring Acelepryn Insecticide and Barricade Herbicide
Read More: LebanonTurf receives EPA Registration for fertilizer featuring Acelepryn Insecticide and Barricade HerbicideThis combination of control products are featured in the Country Club and ProScape brand with the load level combination of .067% Acelepryn + .67%…
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TenCate’s Pivot Performance Turf hits installation milestones in 30 states plus Canada
Read More: TenCate’s Pivot Performance Turf hits installation milestones in 30 states plus CanadaBioengineered to replicate the look, feel and performance of natural grass, Pivot has already been installed in 30…
League notes
Industry
Association news, research, and business updates from the sports surface side of the industry.
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NFL Players Association Report Card: Players prefer natural grass over artificial turf
Read More: NFL Players Association Report Card: Players prefer natural grass over artificial turfTen of the 12 worst-performing fields in the survey were plastic grass surfaces.
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Bernhard and Co. partners with Turf Equipment and Supply Co. to expand distribution
Read More: Bernhard and Co. partners with Turf Equipment and Supply Co. to expand distributionTurf Equipment and Supply Co. will handle all sales and support for Bernhard and Co. products…
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Steel Green Manufacturing’s Opti-Rate spray system to come standard on all 2026 SGXL and SG54 machines
Read More: Steel Green Manufacturing’s Opti-Rate spray system to come standard on all 2026 SGXL and SG54 machinesThe Opti-Rate system eliminates over- and under-application using pulse width modulation rate control technology, with the…
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Harrell’s announces 2026 Business-Building Event Series with The Lawn Care CEO
Read More: Harrell’s announces 2026 Business-Building Event Series with The Lawn Care CEOEach event is sponsored by Harrell’s and offered at no cost to attendees. Meals are provided,…