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Chicago Cubs Groundskeeper Loves a Good Challenge

May 20, 2016By
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The sun is certainly shining in Wrigleyville. After all, the Chicago Cubs have the best record in baseball. For Chicago Cubs Head Groundskeeper Justin Spillman, he’s not only excited about the fast start for the home team, but also the home field. With a mild winter in Chicago this year, the turf woke up nicely. Two years ago they had... read more

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NFL supports safer artificial turf to address concussion crisis

April 15, 2016By
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The NFL is funding the development of new equipment including helmets and turf to reduce head injury. Teams such as the New England Patriots, Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals are implementing safer turf into their practice facilities, using shock pads manufactured by Brock International to improve the safety of their fields, a press release from Brock reported. One of the... read more

Turfgrass producers from around the world gather in Houston for TPI International Education Conference & Field Day

April 4, 2016By

Cool weather didn’t hamper the warmth and enthusiasm that prevailed at TPI’s 2016 International Education Conference & Field Day that took place February 22-25 in Houston, Texas. A great education program, numerous networking opportunities, plenty of exhibitors and an outstanding Field Day at All Seasons Turf Grass in nearby Brookshire, Texas welcomed more than 600 attendees who represented over 100... read more

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The truth about grass: 5 myths busted

March 9, 2016By and
Photo/video credits: Arizona Cardinals (1) , arctic_whirlwind / Foter / CC BY-ND (2) , Miami Dolphins (3) , SD Dirk / Foter / CC BY (4) , FLC / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND (5) | Jacksonville Jaguars (6) , jimmywayne / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND (7) , Seth Jones (8,9) , w4nd3rl0st (InspiredinDesMoines) / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND (10)

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

Underhill expands national sales network

March 3, 2016By

Underhill International expanded its national sales network with the appointment of three new rep agencies. The firms include Ally Sales of Denver, Colo.; El Schneider of Valrico, Fla.; and VPC Sales of Phoenix, Ariz. “These agencies are well-known in the irrigation industry for their expertise and years of professional experience,” said Underhill President Ed Underhill. “As Underhill continues to introduce... read more

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