Athletic Turf

News and discussion for sports turf managers and the athletic turf industry. ⬇️

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The annual meeting of @TOCAorg featured “Behind the Sod: Perspectives from Growers to Turf Managers and Superintendents,” a panel discussion with a trio of sports turf experts.

On the panel were (from left) Hank Kerfoot with @ModernTurfSport, a sod production company; Aaron Tipton (@aarontipton0), grounds supervisor with the College of Charleston; and K.C. Bell, senior director of athletic grounds at Clemson.

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The @Aquatrols Company has released a new surfactant blend designed to improve water movement and retention. 💧

Learn more at the link below. ⬇️

(Logo: The Aquatrols Company) https://t.co/VG83FtP03m

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.@TurfaceProducts announced the recipients of the 2024 Distributor of the Year awards.

Click the link below to read about the award and its recipients.

(Photo: Turface Athletics) https://t.co/seFyoRclO9

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The SFMA named its 2025 president and board of directors during its annual conference in January.

Read more about the newly elected board by clicking the link below.

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We hope you have a great Thanksgiving! 🦃

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.@MiLB revealed its list of Groundskeepers of the Year for each level of the minors, with some teams announcing their winners to the public.

Here are some of the winners that have been awarded so far.

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After an assessment conducted by the city and Hennessey Construction Services, @RaysBaseball is facing a crisis with Tropicana Field out of commission for the 2025 season.

See the damage from #HurricaneHelene here.

(Photo: Wendy Kirkwood/Tampa Bay Rays) https://t.co/ivKxELTsmG

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Turfgrass researchers from Michigan State University share how they prepare for the @FIFAWorldCup to return to the U.S. in 2026 with 48 teams across three countries.

Check out the full story below. 👇

(Photo: MSU/Nick Schrader and Jonan Brown) https://t.co/VaAlkqT4Ve

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The @FieldExperts has revealed several speakers for its 2025 SFMA Conference and Exhibition held from Jan. 13-16 in Palm Springs, Calif.

Check out the list below. https://t.co/4fuQzv0tFV

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.@EnvuGolfUS recently appointed James “J.” Nolfo as the campaign activation manager for its U.S. turf business.

Read more below. ⬇️

(Photo: Envu) https://t.co/6ljF3NOLXZ

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Thank you to those who have bravely served our country. 🇺🇸

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Thank you to those who have bravely served our country. 🇺🇸

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.@KemperSports recently hired Jennifer Cushman as regional sales and marketing director to oversee marketing initiatives and support of KemperSports’ owned and managed properties in Texas and on the West Coast. https://t.co/Jijun6z6d7

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.@Aquatrols created a new sports turf division, extending its legacy of product innovation to include a focus on products developed specifically for sports turf management. https://t.co/OdVzptLyQ1

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.@synlawn, a global manufacturer of sustainable synthetic turf, and two regional distributors were selected as winners of three 2024 @SynTurfCouncil Awards.

Read more below. 👇

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Ivan K. Hill Park in Winfield, Ala., was selected as the winner of @BobcatCompany's $100,000 Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest.

Learn more below. ⬇️

(Photo: Bobcat Company) https://t.co/PoVAYMEsBG

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.@FMCCorp and Envu have completed the sale of FMC’s Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) business to @EnvuGolfUS.

Learn more about the acquisition below. ⬇️ https://t.co/DuwLSvYIF8

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We hope you have a fun and spooky #Halloween this year! 🎃

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Starting with the 2025 @MLB season, the @Athletics will move to Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif., and play on natural grass instead of synthetic turf.

Learn more below. 👇

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The Seed Research of Oregon brand has officially transitioned to Seed Research by DLF. 🌱

Read more about this strategic change and the broader initiative by @DLF_Seeds to unify its brand presence across North America. 👇

(Photo: DLF) https://t.co/tcpccaOYdi