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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
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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

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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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West Coast Turf provides its eighth Super Bowl field

January 12, 2016By
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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

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Sports Illustrated ranks NFL fields

October 8, 2015By
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SI.com recently ranked the fields at NFL stadiums. The top 10 fields on the list are ranked below and include each field’s turfgrass variety and the names of the sports field managers who maintain them, most of whom are Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) members. Andy McNitt, Penn State University’s director of its Center for Sports Surface Research, is a member of... read more

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