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
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced the third annual Mowing Patterns Contest winner as Blake Anderson, assistant director of sports turf operations at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. Anderson was selected via a Facebook voting contest from Oct. 21 to Nov. 20 for his design at Baum Stadium, home to the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team. Tyler Carr,... read more
The USDA’s recent drought monitor suggests that recent wet weather in southern and eastern California and western and northern Nevada did little if anything to offset the long-term drought people have endured. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor provided by the USDA’s National Drought Mitigation Center suggests that the rain may have helped suppress the number of wildfires that usually impact... read more
Penn State University placed three teams, including the champion foursome, in the top 10 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) 21st annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition at the Golf Industry Show on Feb. 26 in San Antonio. The Turf Bowl was presented in partnership with John Deere Golf. The foursome of Chris Marra, William Ellinger, Kyle Patterson and... read more
DALTON, GA — Shaw Industries Group, Inc., based here, acquired synthetic turf company Sportexe Construction Services, Inc. this past fall. During the past 20 years Sportexe has provided fields to organizations such as the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, University of Pittsburgh, LSU, University of California, University of Arkansas and many others.... read more
