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Spotlight on Savannah

April 13, 2021

SFMA is looking forward to its 2022 conference in Savanah, Ga. Savannah is known for its coastal landscapes, incredible architecture, and vibrant history. Large oak trees line the streets dripping

National Lawn Care Month campaign focuses on climate change

April 13, 2021

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is kicking off National Lawn Care Month with the release of a new animated video that educates the public about how healthy lawns

New TREE Fund Webinar

April 13, 2021

TREE Fund will host a free webinar April 20 at Noon CDT titled Planning for the Next Three Letter Urban Tree Canopy Changer: Lessons Learned with DED, EAB, ETC. Richard Hauer,

Impact of COVID-19 on college sports

April 8, 2021

Student-athletes dedicate years to perfecting their craft, fine-tuning their strengths, overcoming weaknesses, and developing mental fortitude. But with an unexpected global pandemic putting a halt on sports entertainment, many athletes

NCS4 announces new Research Seminar Series

April 8, 2021

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) has begun the development of an index that evaluates stadia and arenas by their vulnerability to quantifiable problems. It aims

ASTM International invites participation in revision of field hockey eye safety standard

April 8, 2021

ASTM International’s committee on sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities (F08) invites interested parties to participate in an ongoing revision of its standard on eye protectors for field hockey players.

SFMA’S BMP launch coincides with Earth Day

April 5, 2021

For the past 17 months, the SFMA BMP Task Group has been developing a comprehensive environmental best management practices program. The Best Management Practices for the Sports Field Manager: A

NESFMA releases baseball field poll results

April 5, 2021

The New England Sports Turf Managers Association (NESFMA) released the results of its March poll on getting baseball fields ready for spring. The results are found below. The post NESFMA releases

Upward trend in baseball participation takes a hit during COVID-19 year

April 5, 2021

One year ago, the wonderful sounds of baseball such as the crack of the bat or the pop of a fastball into the catcher’s mitt were effectively silenced by COVID-19.

John Deere announces winners

April 5, 2021

John Deere announced the 2021 winner of the John Deere Landscape Industry Scholarship. Brayden Johnson, a student at Brigham Young University in Utah, will be awarded a check for $2,500.00