Although much of the country is experiencing drier than normal conditions, late spring and summer storms may present flooding challenges at your sports facility. Click here to learn about how you can effectively manage flooding events. The bulletin includes information on turfgrass plant injury and methods for recovery for natural grass fields, synthetic fields, and baseball infields.
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The 2012 Mid-American Regional Conference being held in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 26-27 has an exciting line-up of educational events. On Tues., June 26 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Rich Apuzzo, a Chief Meteorologist in Ohio will be conducting a presentation on weather trends and their effects on sports turf managers. The last few years have been highlighted by weather extremes from heat and cold to snow and rain, drought and floods, and of course, hundreds of tornadoes. Are these trends normal or is something else causing the extreme weather? Will the extremes continue? What can we expect for the summer, fall and winter of 2012 and beyond? He will take a unique look at weather and climate and its impacts on the sports turf industry so you know what’s coming and how to prepare for the wild weather ahead.
Also, the Exhibition at the Mid-American Regional Conference will offer a chance to explore the products and services of more than 25 companies currently signed up to exhibit.
Click here for a complete listing of all the education events being offered and exhibitors scheduled to be at the conference.
Make plans now to include the STMA Seminar on Wheels Tour to the Daytona International Speedway on your conference agenda!
The Tour will be held Tues., Jan. 15, starting at 1 p.m., which will allow some participants to fly in that morning. The Speedway will be the second stop on this tour. The tour committee has been working with the Speedway’s grounds supervisor Sam Newpher to design an incomparable experience. Look for more information including the full schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday’s tours in the next few months.
The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone kicked off a grassroots campaign at the 2012 STMA Conference in Long Beach. You can help SAFE reach its goal of $100,000 raised by the 2017 conference by downloading a pledge card and contributing to the campaign here.
Another way to support SAFE is to purchase a set of note cards from the Foundation. Expressing yourself as a professional with this unique set of six cards (envelopes included) is much easier than mowing “thank you!” in someone’s lawn! Purchase these note cards by logging in to STMA.org and shopping under Merchandise & Online Registration.
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has launched a campaign to encourage awareness of soil. The goal is to educate the public about the importance of healthy soils and introduce them to the soil science profession. The message is simple and creates awareness about how critical soil is for life. As turfgrass managers soil is essential to sustain plant growth and for safe playable fields. Materials developed by SSSA may assist in your communication and education of field users and the general public to endorse your field maintenance practices. Click here to learn more and access information, policies, and videos.
The 2-Minute Tip for Success
By Linda Matias, President, Career Strides
One of the great qualities that children possess is the ability to ask for what they want, from extended playtime to an extra piece of cake for dessert. Not only do children ask for what they want, but they don’t give up. They conspire, they’re tenacious, and if one method doesn’t work, they try another. Read more here.
Turf Rundown
Penn State has put together an interactive Plant Identification and Control website. Click here to find descriptions of plants, identifying pictures, and for some, a short video describing identifying characteristics. Suggested control options are also featured on the site.
