STMA 2022 Conference to feature nine educational tracks
STMA’s Conference Education Committee has established nine tracks for educational sessions for the event taking place Jan. 17-20, 2022, in Savannah, Ga. read more
Ryan adds new sod cutter
Ryan, a manufacturer of commercial turf renovation equipment, has released its new Jr. Sod Cutter – Hydro. The product debuted this spring and features a variable speed hydrostatic transmission with forward and reverse drive. The transmission also runs independently of the cutting blade, providing a consistent, quality cut regardless of the drive speed. The new Jr. Sod Cutter –... read more
How the Milwaukee Brewers training complex has dealt with COVID-19
For much of the Northern Hemisphere, 2020 has delivered a spring like no other. For Matt Ramirez, director of grounds for the Milwaukee Brewers’ spring training complex here in suburban Phoenix, it has been a period of stark contrasts. For all of February and some of March, he and his crews watched as ballplayers took to the fields they had... read more
Getting turf planted in the nick of time
Renovating a field in any circumstances can be a challenge. In the case of the Colorado Rockies, the field renovation and heating system update included a snowstorm that put the project two weeks behind and a delayed start of the season due to the coronavirus. The delayed start turned out to be a blessing in disguise, however, as it allowed... read more
Turfco introduces larger-capacity topdresser
Turfco has rolled out the larger-capacity, midsized CR-8 Topdresser. The CR-8 Topdresser is designed for tow-behind use with minimum 30-horsepower tractors. The CR-8 comes equipped with a 2-cubic-yard capacity, self-cleaning, galvanized steel hopper and patented Turfco WideSpin technology for precision-controlled edge-to-edge spread, light to heavy and wet or dry, up to 45-feet in width. The CR-8 was designed with... read more
