Athletic Turf News

Never underestimate the power of a united voice

December 11, 2012 By Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International – TPI

When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initially released its proposed guidelines for New Home Specifications back in July 2009, it proposed a 40 percent restriction on turfgrass for new single-family homes. Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) was just one of many ...

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SUNY Cobleskill wins New York Turf Bowl

December 10, 2012 By Golfdom staff

COBLESKILL, N.Y—SUNY Cobleskill won the Turf Bowl at the New York State Turfgrass Association Turf and Grounds Expo in Rochester last month. The college earned the Top 3 individual spots in the competition, which featured 31 students, including 15 from ...

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Exmark, Toro donate to Gage County United Way

November 21, 2012 By Golfdom staff

BEATRICE, NEB—Exmark is making a record donation to the Gage County United Way’s 2013 annual campaign. The $66,519.49 donation is a combination of pledges by Exmark employees and a donation by Exmark and the Toro Giving Program. According to Emily ...

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FMC names 5 winners in ‘Friday Night Lights’ contest

November 15, 2012 By Golfdom staff

PHILADELPHIA—For five high schools throughout the southern United States, there’s one less thing to worry about before playoffs: fire ants. That’s because each school won 10 bags of Talstar XTRA granular insecticide featuring Verge technology, a new product from FMC ...

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New synthetic baseball infield for Illinois State University

November 12, 2012 By Golfdom staff

ST. LOUIS—In what has been its busiest year ever for college athletic field projects, St. Louis-based Byrne & Jones Sports has begun its seventh assignment: a synthetic baseball infield for Illinois State University (ISU). Earlier this year, Byrne & Jones completed ...

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STMA expands education offerings for 2013 conference