The Presidential Election is set for Nov. 8 and social media interest in the two primary political candidates is at an all-time high. The week prior, Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) President-Elect Tim Van Loo, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) from Iowa State University, will host current President Jeff Salmond, CSFM, from the University of Oklahoma on Nov. 3 in... read more
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
