Iowa - Athletic Turf

14 facilities awarded STMA’s Environmental Facility Certification

April 18, 2018By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) recognized 14 facilities with the organization’s Environmental Facility Certification. These STMA members and their facilities showcase ecologically-friendly and sustainable best practices. Since the first certification was awarded to the Red Bull Training Facility and Red Bull Arena in 2016, 30 other STMA facilities have achieved environmental certification. “Our members recognize the tremendous benefits adopting... read more

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Ups and Downs of pH Soil Modification webinar available for limited time

March 16, 2018By AT Staff

In this presentation, originally given at the 2018 STMA annual conference, Dr. Nick Christians from Iowa State University discusses the basic concepts of soil pH and the impact of buffering capacity as it applies to raising or lowering soil pH. The webinar will be available for free to all members until March 20. The webinar can be found on STMA’s... read more

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STMA board of directors take office

February 16, 2018By AT Staff

The 2018 STMA Board of Directors officially took office. The elections were held electronically in November to mid-December. Sarah Martin, CSFM, and Foreman I and Turf Manager at Reach 11 Sports Complex for the City of Phoenix, was elected President. Other Officers elected include: President-Elect – Jody Gill, CSFM, Grounds Coordinator, Blue Valley School District (Overland Park, Kan.) Immediate Past... read more

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Field of Dreams site vandalized, public jumps to help

January 26, 2018By AT Staff

A vehicle vandalized the Dyersville, Iowa, Field of Dreams movie site, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to the Telegraph Herald. Iconic Dyersville movie site scarred by apparent vandalshttps://t.co/b9cut2FpVE pic.twitter.com/pDStz72feK — Telegraph Herald (@TelegraphHerald) January 24, 2018 The damage — mostly located in center field and left field — was discovered Jan. 23. After inspecting the scene, Al... read more

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Educational lineup for 2018 STMA Conference and Exhibition

December 15, 2017By AT Staff

The 2018 STMA Conference and Exhibition will be taking place Jan. 16-19 in Fort Worth, Texas. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from this year’s event: Tues., Jan. 16 STMA Short Courses – 2:30 – 5 p.m. Should Financing & Leasing be a Part of Your Acquisition Strategy? Speaker: Paul Danielson, CSE – The Toro Co. Historically, equipment... read more