THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS - January 2017

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Follow us at @Athletic_Turf Like us on Facebook Follow our RSS Feed LM Direct! Golfdom Insider [Features] [News] [Products/Services] [Industry] [Turf Use]     [Baseball/Softball]     [Football/Soccer]     [Landscape]     [Parks/Recreation] [Video] [Archives]    IN THE SPOTLIGHT FieldTurf partners with WR Golden Tate for public education campaign FieldTurf partnered with Detroit Lions wide receiver, Golden Tate, aka Dr. Golden Tate, for a public education campaign discussing the science and safety behind FieldTurf’s turf systems. Check out a few of the videos. [read more] Cub Cadet acquires Advanced Turf Technology Cub Cadet has expanded its presence in the sports turf market with the acquisition of Advanced Turf Technology. Learn more about the deal. [read more] Steiner unveils new 450 Tractor The re-engineered tractor features an articulating frame, giving it a tight turning radius of only 43.5 inches. The frame also oscillates, keeping the operator upright even on the most uneven terrains. Check out all the new features. [read more] International event turns Marlins Park into a racetrack Why yes, you are seeing an asphalt track on the field at Marlins Park. Find out how this ballpark was transformed into a racetrack in less than a week. [read more] ICYMI: Pro Football Hall of Fame game moves up for 2017 event After the mix-up during last year’s event, the Pro Football Hall of Fame decided to make a scheduling change to its annual event. [read more]    LIVE FROM THE 2017 STMA CONFERENCE Taking a pulse on the 2017 STMA Conference By Grant B. Gannon This year marks the 28th time the Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA) members have come together for its national conference. Here's a look at what attendees were saying about the 2017 conference, its evolution and how it correlates to the future of the industry. [read more] Photo parade: 2017 STMA Conference Check out our roundup of the sights we saw and the people we met while down in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., for the 2017 STMA Conference. [read more] STMA names 2017 Board of Directors During this year's annual conference, STMA announced its 2017 Board of Directors, including Tim VanLoo, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) and Manager of Athletics Turf/Grounds for Iowa State University, as its newly elected President. Meet the other members elected to the Board. [read more]    PLAYING THE FIELD New tech aims to reduce concussions, keep players safe Here’s a look at two technological advances in the works right now that could help prevent serious injuries on the field, including one co-patented by Bill Gates. [read more]    INDUSTRY NEWS The Andersons to distribute Anuvia’s Green TRX in Florida The Andersons Plant Nutrient Group will serve as a distributor for the Anuvia Plant Nutrients product GreenTRX 16-1-2-17S-3Fe for turf. [read more] Wiedenmann North America appoints new non-golf sales manager Wiedenmann North America, LLC, headquartered in Savannah, Ga., and the North American distributor for Wiedenmann GmBH, named Stan Moscrip as the non‐golf sales manager for North America. [read more] United Turf Alliance restructures leadership team United Turf Alliance President, Tim Zech, has resigned, and the corporation’s Chairman of the Board, Bob Mele, has been appointed interim President. [read more]

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