Idaho - Athletic Turf

Planet Turf partners with United Turf Alliance

March 23, 2016By AT Staff

Planet Turf, a company specializing in professional turfgrass maintenance products, has joined United Turf Alliance (UTA) in an ownership position. Planet Turf has been an independent dealer partner of UTA products for four years. The company distributes products to turf professionals in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, as well as internationally. “Planet Turf strengthens the alliance and our position in the northwestern... read more

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[Infographic] How to save water and have a healthy lawn, too

October 16, 2015By Jim Novak

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

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Best practices for building, maintaining sand-based fields

September 23, 2015By Joelle Harms

Pacific Northwest Extension Publishing, which encompasses Oregon State University, Washington State University and the University of Idaho, has produced two publications regarding the construction and maintenance of sand-based athletic fields. “Best Management Practices for Construction of Sand-based Athletic Fields for Football and Soccer” and “Best Management Practices for Maintaining Sand-based, Natural Grass Athletic Fields” are both free of charge and available as e-books... read more

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Grasscycling: 8 benefits of recycled grass clippings

June 25, 2015By Jim Novak

Recycled grass clippings return nutrients back to the soil, reduce fertilizer cost and save time — so why aren’t more people doing it? It’s not a new idea. It’s been around for quite some time, and yet the message doesn’t seem to resonate with some people. Why? Who knows? Grasscycling has been both encouraged and promoted as a means of... read more

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9 states, 5 cities declare July as Smart Irrigation Month

July 2, 2014By AT Staff

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