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May 17, 2008

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Press Box
Let's not rush to judgement on synthetic safety claims
News reports on the presence of lead in several synthetic sports fields in New Jersey are alarming, but how real are the hazards?
Athletic Turf News
FieldTurf manufacturing plant sets production record in April
Athletic Turf News
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.
Public has until May 22 to comment on Ontario pesticide ban
LM Direct!
Bill 64 would prohibit the sale and use of pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes in Ontario Province, Canada.
NYC synthetic turf study doesn't satisfy critics
Athletic Turf News
A study commissioned by the Mayor's office found no conclusive evidence of health or safety issues with synthetic sports fields.
High lead levels found in Connecticut synthetic field
Athletic Turf News
The field at Boyle Stadium at Stamford High School was closed and will be replaced with a newer synthetic field.
Redexim Charterhouse adds distributors in Montana
Athletic Turf News
Locations in Billings and Missoula will carry full line of golf and grounds equipment
Field Report
AT Podcast: Prepping fields for the Beijing Olympics
Baseball field expert and world traveler Murray Cook talks with Athletic Turf about his latest project: constructing the baseball fields for the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
The Right Tools
Turfco TriWave walking seeder
Athletic Turf News
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.
C&S Turf Power Pod
Athletic Turf News
The Power Pod can plug-in to an existing spreader or a 100-lbs. capacity spreader plug-in is available.
Toro TRX walk-behind trenchers
Athletic Turf News
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.
 From the Archive
79 Years of green grass at Penn State
The author reviews the many achievements of Penn State's Turfgrass Management Program since its founding in 1928.
Survey
Synthetic turf on sports fields has come in for some negative national media coverage, the latest case being the discovery of "unsafe" lead levels on two fields in New Jersey. What's your opinion?
There are some definite safety/health concerns with synthetics
There is some risk, but it's miniscule
The media went overboard with its coverage
I'm still making up my mind
There are some definite safety/health concerns with synthetics
55%
There is some risk, but it's miniscule
8%
The media went overboard with its coverage
32%
I'm still making up my mind
5%
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