The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced its 2015 board of directors, including Allen Johnson, CSFM and fields manager for the Green Bay Packers, as its newly elected president. The board took office at its annual conference, held this year Jan. 13-16 in Denver. Other STMA members elected to the Board include: Jeff Salmond, CSFM, University of Oklahoma, as President-Elect;... read more
Nine states and five municipalities joined Colorado, Louisiana, and the city and county of Denver in officially recognizing July as Smart Irrigation Month. Smart Irrigation Month is an industry-wide initiative to increase public awareness of the value of water-use efficiency during summer’s peak demand. New cities and states to join the list of supporters include: Arizona; Mesa County (Colo.); Idaho; Indiana;... read more
The Arizona Cardinals will use the Brock PowerBase shock pad and drainage layer under its new synthetic turf practice field. Design firm Lloyd Civil & Sports Engineering specified the safety and drainage layer for the project. It reduces G-max, the peak force of impact, which may decrease the risk and severity of concussions and other injuries, according to Brock International.... read more
The Houston Texans installed Brock PowerBase underneath its new synthetic turf practice field to help maximize the safety and performance of team members. The Brock PowerBase shock pad and drainage layer has been proven to reduce G-max, the peak force of impact, which may decrease the risk and severity of concussions and other injuries, according to Brock International. “With escalating... read more
It’s not easy to convey all that an association has to offer to its members in less than 10 minutes, but a new video produced by Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) does a fine job of achieving that goal. From its upbeat visual opening to its low-key narrative, the video serves the association well. The combination of candid on- and off-camera... read more
