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JUNE 19, 2020

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

How the Milwaukee Brewers training complex has dealt with COVID-19

Find out how the Milwaukee Brewers’ spring training complex in suburban Phoenix has adapted its practices during COVID-19, using Hydretrain in the process.

LebanonTurf’s David Heegard
dies at 69

David C. Heegard, vice president of sales and marketing for LebanonTurf, died on May 10 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was 69.

PBI-Gordon adds director of national accounts

With more than 20 years of experience in professional turf and agriculture markets, Jason Manz will serve as the director of national accounts for the company. Learn more about his new role.

Primera introduces new CEO

Jeff Braun, the new CEO of Primera, brings more than 22 years of sales experience. In his previous posts, he has netted back-to-back years of record growth and sales.

ASABE unveils new standard for testing soil moisture sensors

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) released a new standard for testing soil moisture sensors used to control landscape irrigation.

ATHLETIC TURF VIDEO

Reflections on a career in groundskeeping

Bob Christofferson, former head groundskeeper for the Seattle Mariners, relays how grounds maintenance has changed over the span of 40 years, offers advice to future groundskeepers and more.

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ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX

STMA founder Dick Ericson dies

Dick Ericson, one of STMA’s founders, died on May 17 in Minneapolis. Learn more about his life in the industry here.

PRODUCT NEWS

Signature Systems product engineer develops new composite panel system

Marcos Gonzalez, a product engineer at Texas-based global composite matting manufacturer Signature Systems, invented the OmniDeck, an innovative composite panel system that protects stadium turf.

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