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   IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Photo: Ross Baron Sports turf manager of the year says experience is key
Vancouver Canadians’ Head Groundskeeper Ross Baron talks about the challenges of managing turf in an older ballpark and gives a couple pieces of advice to fellow sports turf managers. Learn more.
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Photo: LM Archives A Look Back: Irrigation renovation
Irrigation systems can often be a cause for headaches whether they’re on sports fields, golf courses or in the lawns of homeowners. This article from the February 1982 issue of Weeds, Trees & Turf details the renovation of the irrigation system at Tiger Stadium, the former home of the Detroit Tigers. Read about the changes made to the then 70-year-old stadium
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Growmark acquires Solu-Cal USA
Growmark FS purchased Solu-Cal USA, a supplier of enhanced calcium products in the turf care industry. Solu-Cal will continue to operate as an independent brand within the Growmark System. Hear what the general manager of Growmark FS, Jeff Price, had to say about the deal. [read more]
   ASSOCIATION'S PRESSBOX
Photo: STMA High school turfgrass adviser takes STMA's top award
Andrew Miller, adviser for the Brentsville High School turfgrass management program in Nokesville, Va., was named the winner of the Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA) mowing patterns contest.
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Photo: Vancouver Canadians (courtesy of Buffalo.Agency) STMA names Field of the Year
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) announced its 2019 “Field of the Year” winners. These awards are presented to members who manage a wide variety of sports fields and playing surfaces including professional and collegiate fields, as well as schools and parks and recreation facilities. View photos of the winning fields.
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   PRODUCT NEWS
Photo: courtesy of Cub Cadet Cub Cadet wins Innovation Award for its Infinicut SM34
Cub Cadet’s Infinicut SM34 rotary mower was named the winner of the 2019 Innovation Award at Saltex, an awards program celebrating technologically advanced equipment in grounds management. Find out how it won.
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