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Covering sports turf for baseball, football, soccer, and other outdoor sports; also covering fertilizer, fungicide, mowing equipment, aerating equipment, utility vehicles, synthetic turf options and much more. 2008-08-20T11:40:50Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Wheelchair-baseball-diamond-set-for-Utah/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543074?ref=25 The Salt Lake Tribune reports that a groundbreaking ceremony is taking place Aug. 26 for the SME Steel Field of Dreams in West Jordan, UT. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/342008/543074null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Rox-grounds-pro-lets-his-actions-speak-for-him/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543038?ref=25 "If you do it every day, eight, 10 hours a day, your lawn'll look this good, too." 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/342008/543038null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/NY-Department-of-Health-issues-fact-sheet-on-infil/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543018?ref=25 This fact sheet was developed to assist people in? making decisions about installing or using this kind of synthetic turf? athletic field. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/342008/543018null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Connecticut-Attorney-General-blasts-CSPC-report-on/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543332?ref=25 Blumenthal said the CPSC relied on a grossly inadequate and badly flawed study in declaring synthetic turf safe to install and play on, focusing narrowly and insufficiently on lead, while failing to examine several other possible chemicals and concerns. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/342008/543332null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/STC+Featured+Column/CPSC-validates-synthetic-turf-safety/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543080?ref=25 On July 30, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that synthetic turf fields are safe to install and play on for people of all ages. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/342008/543080null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/HP+Feature+BOTTOM/Beating-a-tough-tournament-deadline/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543065?ref=25 Athletic Alliance LLC, with help from turfgrass pro Eugene Mayer, installed and grew in a seeded Kentucky bluegrass soccer field for an international tournament in just nine months. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/342008/543065null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Arizona-State-to-host-Rain-Birdrsquos-9th-Intellig/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542005?ref=25 Scheduled for Sept. 3, 2008 at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, the two-hour environmentally focused symposium will provide insight and perspective on the future of global water-management programs, policies, initiatives, trends and strategies. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/332008/542005null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/BASF-unveils-new-herbicide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542006?ref=25 Onetime is a combination product for control of more than 70 annual broadleaf weeds. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/332008/542006null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Business/RollerPro-takes-care-of-newly-seeded-turf-on-sport/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535396?ref=25 The weighted design of the RollerPro provides a stable field position and prevents movement during use. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/332008/535396null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Oklahoma-States-Riviera-Bermudagrass-performs-well/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535002?ref=25 A seed-propagated plant variety, Riviera exhibits superior turf quality; excellent winter hardiness; drought tolerance; excellent color, spring green-up and wear tolerance; improved dead spot resistance and an excellent divot recovery rate. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/332008/535002null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Manufacturer-touts-safety-of-synthetic-lawmaker-sa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535295?ref=25 TenCate says its synthetic material is lead free and cites the CPCS study touting the safety of synthetic, but U.S. Rep. Laura DeLauro (D-CT) says the study is flawed. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/332008/535295null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Check-out-Murray-Cooks-Olympics-blog/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534991?ref=25 Former STMA Prez Murray Cook keeping a blog of the baseball fields at the Beijing Olympics. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/332008/534991null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Toro-expands-Loyalty-Counts-Program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534579?ref=25 Rewards program now allows customers to earn credit toward Toro parts. 2008-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/322008/534579null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Dr-James-Beard-earns-international-honor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534573?ref=25 Renowned researcher honored by Royal Horticultural Society. 2008-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/322008/534573null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/From+the+Archive/Urging-geese-to-go-mdash-NOW/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534586?ref=25 Zero tolerance is the only option for long-term success. 2008-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/322008/534586/thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/322008/534586null XML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Study-says-AstroTurf-product-most-closely-replicat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534564?ref=25 The study, funded by the NFL Charities Foundation, evaluated the potential impact of football playing surfaces on lower extremity injuries caused by excessive torque, or the rotational friction produced when cleated shoes dig into the field. 2008-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/322008/534564null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/27-undergrads-receive-2008-Bayer-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534583?ref=25 Greg Caldwell, an undergraduate student at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA,was among 27 students who recently received a 2008 Bayer Undergraduate Scholarship. 2008-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/322008/534583null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Turf-aficionados-Like-father-like-daughter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533593?ref=25 Sara Camuso, 22, is starting her career in athletic field maintenance after being inspired by her golf course assistant superintendent father, Frank. 2008-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/322008/533593null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Birds-and-sports-not-a-good-mix/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532878?ref=25 he Chicago Cubs Organization installed ultrasonic devices that covered the entire stadium. The devices used projects ultrasonic sound waves that repel birds and other nuisance critters. The machine incorporates the birds' own distress calls to repel unwelcome visitors. 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/312008/532878null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/STC-announces-voluntary-lead-reduction-standards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532895?ref=25 The level of lead will be reduced in all pigments used to color synthetic turf to 300 ppm or less by no later than January 1, 2010, and to 100 ppm or less by no later than January 1, 2012. 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/312008/532895null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Bayer-goes-to-bat-for-Washington-Nationals-cherry-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532674?ref=25 Bayer Environmental Science has donated 1,000 CoreTect tablets for use on the cherry trees at Nationals Park, the new multimillion-dollar home of Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals. 2008-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/312008/532674null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Insecticides-used-on-golf-courses-no-threat-to-gol/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532701?ref=25 New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that residues of two widely used insecticides picked up by golfers during a typical golf game do not pose a health risk. 2008-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/312008/532701null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Young-children-not-at-risk-from-lead-in-synthetic-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532739?ref=25 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff released its evaluation of various synthetic athletic fields. The evaluation concludes that young children are not at risk from exposure to lead in these fields. 2008-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/312008/532739null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/GSVs-Henderson-played-in-the-US-Open-US-Amateur-is/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532372?ref=25 Playing just a couple of groups ahead of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, with the galleries packed, Henderson made a 40-foot birdie putt 2008-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/312008/532372null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Polytan-becomes-latest-player-in-US-synthetic-turf/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532073?ref=25 Fully integrated producer and installer of artificial turf has been installing sports surfaces since 1969 2008-07-26T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/312008/532073null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/MSL-All-Star-game-played-on-synthetic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531446?ref=25 The FieldTurf surface at BMO Field was installed in April 2007 and passed FIFA testing procedures in June 2007 to earn FIFA 2-Star Recommended status. 2008-07-25T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531446null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/IA-hosts-inaugural-Water-Caucus-briefing-on-Capito/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531814?ref=25 IA's Andy Smith informs key legislators about vital fresh water issues 2008-07-25T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531814null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Mellor-offers-tips-for-drought-proofing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531853?ref=25 In a recent article in the Houston Chronicle, Red Sox groundskeeper Dave Mellor is profiled for his success with turf. 2008-07-25T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531853null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Toros-Water-Smart-Symposium-set-for-July-29-30/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531744?ref=25 Register now for online sessions focusing on vital water management issues for landscape and golf 2008-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531744null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/MSMA-lives----for-now/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531630?ref=25 Herbicide may not be banned by EPA after all. 2008-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531630null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Stier-awarded-chair-of-Wisconsin-Horticulture-Dept/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531717?ref=25 Stier began his position at UW-Madison, 70% extension, 30% teaching appointment, in 1997 and teaches courses in Introductory and Advanced Turf Management. 2008-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531717null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Press+Box/The-sandlot-game-is-dead-and-its-a-shame/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531482?ref=25 The sandlot in our neighborhood was a smallish, strangely rectangular local park tucked smack dab in the middle or our 1950s development of identically designed, pastel, 3-bedroom houses. 2008-07-23T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531482null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/HP+Feature+BOTTOM/Managing-people-is-the-key-to-success-for-this-All/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531043?ref=25 Tom Nielsen, head groundskeeper for the AAA Louisville Bats talks about the importance of managing his crews as well as the playing field in preparation for the AAA All-Star Game held July 16. 2008-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531043/batstom_thumbnail.gif http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/302008/531043null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/DuPonts-new-insecticide-features-new-chemistry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530788?ref=25 Reduced risk product controls white grubs and other turf insect pests. 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/292008/530788null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Meet-me-in-St-Louis-for-some-sand-soccer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530398?ref=25 The Khoury Fields in South County are adding a new sport to play in addition to its football field and baseball diamonds: sand soccer. 2008-07-17T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/292008/530398null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Taking-the-lead-on-lead/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530460?ref=25 Since the announcement on April 14 by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services about elevated levels of lead found in a few synthetic turf fields, there has been a firestorm of news coverage about the lead chromate that is used in certain fibers to provide colorfastness for the life of the product. 2008-07-17T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/292008/530460null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Toro-extends-athletic-field-maintenance-forums/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530526?ref=25 Toro, Beacon Athletics and Diamond Pro team up for training sessions in Portland, Seattle and Rock Hill, SC 2008-07-17T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/292008/530526null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/MSU-helps-build-portable-Olympics-turf-in-China/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530061?ref=25 Chinese officials have tapped Michigan State University's turf scientists to help build a portable athletic field for this summer's Olympics in Beijing National Stadium. 2008-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/292008/530061null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Vandalism-to-Ontario-soccer-field-remains-mystery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530059?ref=25 Two local soccer clubs have added another $1,000 to the $1,000 reward for information on the vandalism done to the Mackie Park artificial turf field in North Delta, British Columbia. 2008-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/292008/530059null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Fewer-acres-mean-higher-seed-prices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529196?ref=25 Thousands of acres that had been planted for production of turfgrass seed in the United States and Canada are now growing wheat, corn, canola and a variety of other food crops. 2008-07-10T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/282008/529196/Steve-Tubbs-_main.jpg http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/282008/529196null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Aquatrols-launches-Water-Impact-Alliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529305?ref=25 The WIA works with turf and ornamental professionals on the local level, identifying and analyzing water regulatory issues. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/282008/529305null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Redexim-announces-newly-certified-contractors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527725?ref=25 Educational effort focuses on aerification, overseeding and synthetic turf maintenance 2008-07-03T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/272008/527725null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Pasteuria-Bioscience-develops-turf-treatment-again/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527515?ref=25 A formal registration package was submitted to the EPA which, upon approval, will allow the company to launch the world’s first biologic nematicide — a naturally-occurring bacteria called Pasteuria usgae — to treat for a damaging pest called the “Sting” nematode. 2008-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/272008/527515null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Pasteuria-Bioscience-develops-turf-treatment-again/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529307?ref=25 A formal registration package was submitted to the EPA which, upon approval, will allow the company to launch the world’s first biologic nematicide — a naturally-occurring bacteria called Pasteuria usgae — to treat for a damaging pest called the “Sting” nematode. 2008-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/282008/529307null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Keep-America-Playing-tour-hits-home-run/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527264?ref=25 Approximately 100 coaches, field maintenance staff and guests experienced educational field demonstrations and real-world techniques they will use to keep sports fields playable and safe. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/272008/527264null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/NYC-comptroller-cites-concerns-about-environment-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526654?ref=25 NYC Parks & Recreation seeking a $50-million sports field project to combat childhood obesity. 2008-06-28T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/272008/526654null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Houston-plans-for-for-100-acre-amateur-sports-comp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526653?ref=25 The Houston Amateur Sports Complex will have 18 fields and be the training site for the MLS Houston Dynamo. 2008-06-28T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/272008/526653null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/US-Senator-asks-CPSC-to-expand-investigation-into-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526588?ref=25 NJ's Sen. Robert Menendez writes the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue consumer guidance to avoid potential hazard. 2008-06-27T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526588null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/San-Diego-County-Water-Authority-suspends-artifici/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526568?ref=25 Water authority awaits further word from the Centers for Disease Control on the issue of lead in synthetic turf. 2008-06-27T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526568null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Soil-oxygen----the-forgotten-nutrient/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526280?ref=25 What is rarely understood is that plant roots also need oxygen (O2) for growth and nutrient uptake. 2008-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526280null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/AT-Podcast-Soil-sampling-for-sports-fields/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526326?ref=25 Dr. Chuck Darrah from CLC Labs discusses the importance of soil testing your sports fields, and gives a few tips on how to conduct a proper test. 2008-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526326/soiltest_thumbnail.gif http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526326null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Smart-partnership-advances-water-efficiency/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529306?ref=25 Submission of the protocol will allow EPA to consider weather-based controllers as the first irrigation product for its WaterSense labeling program. 2008-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/282008/529306null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/FieldTurf-Tarkett-announces-partnership-with-NIAAA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526296?ref=25 Sports surface leader will also sports field construction advice to high school athletics administrators nationwide 2008-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526296null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/NCSU-announces-Aug-13-Field-Day/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526087?ref=25 The NCSU Turfgrass Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Sandhills Research Station just outside of Pinehurst. 2008-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526087null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Event+News/OTF-hosts-regional-seminar-July-14/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526077?ref=25 "Summer Turf Problems and Solutions for Where You Live, Work and Play" will take place at the Sylvania Country Club, Sylvania, OH. 2008-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526077null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Calendar/Athletic-Turf-Events-Listing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/92278?ref=25 This handy chart summarizes upcoming workshops, seminars, trade shows and other events of special interest to athletic field manager. Includes contact info and direct links to the meeting's Web site, whenever available. Updated January 2005. 2008-06-25T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Feature+Articles/Rolling-with-Jake-at-Fifth-Third/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526076?ref=25 About 30 sports field managers turned out for a late-spring field day at Fifth Third Field, home of the Triple A Toledo Mud Hens professional baseball team. 2008-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526076/Rollingtarp_thumbnail.jpg http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526076null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Massey-Ferguson-says-its-new-tractors-offer-greate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525742?ref=25 The AE50 Dyna-VT CVT transmission on the 7400 Series offers savings in cost per acre per hour of at least 15% in fuel savings and 10% in labor costs. 2008-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/525742null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Press+Box/Managers-must-make-the-tough-calls/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526069?ref=25 As turfgrass managers advance their careers, they move farther away from working on the turfgrass and more on the business management aspects of the profession. 2008-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526069/Ron-100_thumbnail.jpg http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/526069null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Jacobsen-diesel-powered-utility-vehicles-will-be-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525735?ref=25 The change comes as part of an ongoing effort to fully comply with new Tier 4 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards 2008-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/525735null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/CEH-says-lead-problem-in-synthetic-turf-goes-beyon/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525751?ref=25 The nonprofit is calling for turf makers to reformulate their products to eliminate the lead risk to children. 2008-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/525751null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Aussies-certify-Rainbird-5000-PRS-Rotor-for-water-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525720?ref=25 The pressure-regulated Rotor was shown to deliver 15% to 45% water savings compared to non-pressure-regulated rotors. 2008-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/525720null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/CDC-warns-of-potential-lead-risk-in-artificial-tur/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525495?ref=25 Recent tests by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services of artificial turf playing fields in that state have found these fields contain potentially unhealthy levels of lead dust. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/525495null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/One-day-its-nematodes-the-next-day-something-else/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525580?ref=25 Bob Glancy faces a challenge familiar to grounds managers everywhere -- doing more with a smaller budget. And like most resourceful managers with well-trained crews, the "more" always gets done. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/525580null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Modern-Insecticides-Including-Combo-Products-Fit-N/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525567?ref=25 Challenges have emerged as we have new products that have a more favorable environmental profile but might need to be applied in a more preventive manner. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/262008/525567null XML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/SF-debating-artificial-turf-on-playgrounds/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525048?ref=25 The debate over artificial versus grass turf has been waging on a national scale for two months after two East Coast high schools reported high levels of lead in the field's turf fibers. 2008-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/252008/525048null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/MSU-bestows-24-new-turfgrass-degrees--in-Beijing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522722?ref=25 In 2003, MSU entered into an agreement with several Chinese universities to develop and deliver a turfgrass management program in China for Chinese students. 2008-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/242008/522722null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/NYC-report-cites-heat-not-crumb-rubber-as-major-he/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522608?ref=25 The New York City Department of Mental Health and Hygiene commissioned the report as the City prepares to install dozens more synthetic fields. 2008-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/242008/522608null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Lehigh-Universitys-new-bluegrass-field-will-be-rea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522403?ref=25 The Brickman Group has taken out the old grass field and is installing a new Kentucky bluegrass field with a modern irrigation system. 2008-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/242008/522403null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Illinois-selects-FieldTurf-for-historic-Memorial-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522140?ref=25 The new surface will officially debut Sept. 6 when the Fighting Illini host Eastern Illinois in the 2008 home opener. 2008-06-06T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/232008/522140null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/STC-says-NJ-study-confirms-lead-levels-not-a-risk/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521998?ref=25 The synthetic turf industry says the NJDHSS findings validate its position, that lead chromate's extremely low bioavailability prevents it from being readily absorbed by the human body. 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/232008/521998null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/NJ-agency-warns-against-synthetic-fields-that-cont/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521366?ref=25 Sports field managers urged to determine if the fields they are maintaining contain fibers with lead in them. 2008-06-04T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/232008/521366null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Recycled-wastewater-instigates-different-responses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529304?ref=25 As the population of Colorado's Front Range continues to grow, increased use of recycled wastewater (RWW), or effluent water, is viewed as one of the approaches to maximize the existing water resource and stretch Colorado's urban water supplies. While Colorado is famed for its mountains covered with snow, that does not necessarily translate into unlimited use of fresh water for golf course or landscape use. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/282008/529304null XML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/From+the+Archive/All-grubs-are-not-created-equal/ArticleLong/Article/detail/517612?ref=25 This article explains how to recognize the differences between a number of important turf pests. 2008-05-31T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlelong/athleticturf/212008/517612/0206_grub_75p_thumbnail.jpg http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlelong/athleticturf/212008/517612null XML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Advan-Proplant-fungicide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/520112?ref=25 Comparable to Bayer Environmental Sciences’ Banol product, Proplant prevents and cures many Pythium diseases, including damping off, cottony blight, grease spot and root rot on turfgrass and ornamental plants. 2008-05-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/520112null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Husqvarna-XL-utility-vehicles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/520109?ref=25 Husqvarna is launching two new extended-length HUVs – Husqvarna Utility Vehicles – the Husqvarna HUV4421GXL (23 hp gasoline-powered) and the Husqvarna HUV4421DXL (20 hp diesel-powered). 2008-05-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/520109null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/BASF-Drive-XLR8-herbicide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/520110?ref=25 Grassy and broadleaf weeds absorb Drive XLR8 faster, resulting in rainfastness in 30 minutes compared with dry formulations that can require nearly 24 hours. 2008-05-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/520110null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Press+Box/The-pesticide-issue-will-grow-like-a-weed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519298?ref=25 Turfgrass experts, knowledgeable applicators and, in some cases, government regulators are largely being ignored. 2008-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/519298/Ron-Hall-'06-AT-hat_thumbnail.jpg http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/519298null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/HP+Feature+BOTTOM/Little-known-Copa-Vila-futbol-tournament-creates-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519299?ref=25 Florida landscape giant Vila & Son builds loyalty and competition among workers with an annual 5-month competition 2008-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/519299/ThrillofVictory200_thumbnail.gif http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/519299null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Boise-State-getting-new-blue-FieldTurf/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519179?ref=25 The new "Boise State Blue" playing surface will be in place prior to the Broncos fall football camp. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/519179null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Ewing-Irrigation-partners-with-US-Soccer-Foundatio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519263?ref=25 Ewing will support the Foundation's annual grants program, provide the foundation's grantees and community partners with expertise in choosing quality turf products for their sports field projects. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/222008/519263null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/CT-attorney-general-seeks-new-CAES-study-on-crumb-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518639?ref=25 The initial 2007 CAES study, which found the outgassing of volatile compounds fueled a controversy over crumb rubber infill material. 2008-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/212008/518639null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Health-Canada-finds-24-D-can-be-used-safely/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518632?ref=25 Independent science advisory panel supports the 2005 and 2007 draft assessments issued by PMRA which found that 2,4-D can be used safely on lawn, turf, agricultural, forestry and industrial sites, when label directions are followed. 2008-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/212008/518632null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Study-tells-how-to-establish-cool-season-sports-fi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517611?ref=25 Results of the research study will help schools and communities pare down the usual 9- to 12-month waiting period between planting new fields and opening the fields to autumn football traffic. 2008-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/212008/517611null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Public-has-until-May-22-to-comment-on-Ontario-pest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517529?ref=25 Bill 64 would prohibit the sale and use of pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes in Ontario Province, Canada. 2008-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/202008/517529null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/FieldTurf-manufacturing-plant-sets-production-reco/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517423?ref=25 The plant, at full capacity, can manufacture about 2500 fields per year, the equivalent to triple the entire yearly North American demand for artificial turf fields. 2008-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/202008/517423null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/NYC-synthetic-turf-study-doesnt-satisfy-critics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517247?ref=25 A study commissioned by the Mayor's office found no conclusive evidence of health or safety issues with synthetic sports fields. 2008-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/202008/517247null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/High-lead-levels-found-in-Connecticut-synthetic-fi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516951?ref=25 The field at Boyle Stadium at Stamford High School was closed and will be replaced with a newer synthetic field. 2008-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/202008/516951null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Redexim-Charterhouse-adds-distributors-in-Montana/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516979?ref=25 Locations in Billings and Missoula will carry full line of golf and grounds equipment 2008-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/202008/516979null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/California-Senate-passes-bill-calling-for-study-of/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516763?ref=25 SB 1277, which goes to the Assembly next, will require a report be made available to the Legislature no later than September 1, 2010 regarding any health and/or safety impacts related to synthetic and natural turf fields. 2008-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/202008/516763null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Overland-Park-KS-moves-ahead-wiith-12-field-soccer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515524?ref=25 The city budged $14.6 million for the turf, but the entire project is estimated to cost about $35 million,. 2008-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/192008/515524null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Agrium-completes-acquisition-of-UAP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515745?ref=25 The merger of UAP with Utah Acquisition follows the successful completion of the tender offer by Agrium U.S. Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Agrium, for all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of UAP at a price of $39 per share in cash. 2008-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/192008/515745null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Toros-Hoffman-Were-thinking-way-out-there/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515542?ref=25 Company's media day features discussion of irrigation, energy technology and "Innovation at Its Roots." 2008-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/192008/515542null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/GSV-defends-synthetic-turf-at-NYC-press-conference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515216?ref=25 Panel of experts assembled by synthetic turf supplier attempts to set the record straight on the issue of lead in synthetic fields. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/192008/515216null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/More-investigations-of-synthetic-turf-in-the-works/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514217?ref=25 Connecticut officials request U.S. EPA investigation of synthetic turf health concerns 2008-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/192008/514217null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Rebuilding-underway-at-tornado-damaged-sports-comp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514216?ref=25 Parks & Recreation Director Sonny Janssen issued a plea to residents to stay away from the fields for reasons of safety until all of the facilities are repaired. 2008-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/192008/514216null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Turfco-TriWave-walking-seeder/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513330?ref=25 The TriWave walking seeder from Turfco takes the innovations developed for its TriWave 60-in. tractor-mounted overseeder and applies them to a smaller, self-propelled machine, increasing the success of seeding operations. 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/182008/513330null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/Athletic+Turf+News/Lead-discovery-means-more-business-for-testing-lab/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513228?ref=25 EMSL Analytical, which claims to be the nation's leading environmental testing laboratory reports that it has been busy analyzing samples from a variety of clients including colleges, professional athletic teams, daycares and concerned parents. 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/182008/513228null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/Toro-TRX-walk-behind-trenchers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513327?ref=25 The low-profile tracked design of the Toro TRX models provides a low center of gravity and a large footprint for increased stability on side hills and smooth operation on uneven terrain. 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/182008/513327null HTML http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/The+Right+Tools/CampS-Turf-Power-Pod/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513320?ref=25 The Power Pod can plug-in to an existing spreader or a 100-lbs. capacity spreader plug-in is available. 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/182008/513320null HTML