Applied Market Information, Ltd. (AMI) has named Phil Stricklen, Ph.D., director of research and development for Shaw Industries’ turf brands, the recipient of a major award. Stricklen received the award for his contribution to the development of synthetic turf testing standards which are used throughout the industry, according to a press release. His contributions include Synthetic Turf Task group chairman... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) hosted its 27th annual Conference & Exhibition Jan. 19-22 in San Diego, with more than 600 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees from a record of 48 states and 13 countries, including Australia, China, Italy, Peru and Scotland. The four-day event was highlighted by the Seminar on Wheels Tour at various professional, collegiate and youth sports complexes in... read more
The Toro Company has named Georgeanna Heitshusen this year's winner of the annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turfgrass Training Program. read more
Ewing has hired Luke Yoder, former director of field operations for the San Diego Padres, as its national sports field specialist. In the position, Yoder will serve sports turf managers in Southern California and support national accounts. He will work closely with Troy Smith, Ewing’s national sports turf products manager, and Ewing’s nationwide team of sports field specialists — Tim Lambert, Jim... read more
In the video, Iowa State University (ISU) turf grass research associates are leveling four acres of land to construct a new sports field research facility. The research will include three separate fields and will help to identify best practices for sports turf managers, according to a news release from ISU. The four-acre stretch located at the ISU Horticulture Research Station will... read more
