About Rob DiFranco

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Rob DiFranco served as an Associate Editor for Athletic Turf, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

Posts by Rob DiFranco

LebanonTurf launches Mesotrione herbicide for broadleaf weeds, including crabgrass Posted on 12 Sep 2024 in the News & Products categories.

Available now from LebanonTurf, ProScape 20-0-4 100 percent PCSCU SOP 8 percent Ca, controls more than 46 grassy and broadleaf weeds, including crabgrass, dandelion and yellow nutsedge. Read more»

FireFly Automatix begins offering capital and operating leases on AMP autonomous mowers Posted on 12 Sep 2024 in the News & Products categories.

FireFly Automatix has begun to offer customers a lease finance option. Leases are available for up to $500,000 for its AMP all-electric, self-driving Autonomous Mowing Platform. Read more»

New poll shows NFL Players believe the league’s artificial turf is a “real concern” Posted on 30 Nov 2023 in the Football/Soccer & Industry & News & Top Stories categories.

The survey also names MetLife Stadium as the league's worst place to play thanks to its controversial turf. Read more»

How the Mariners’ Director of Grounds, Kevin Dvorak, made it to the big leagues Posted on 16 Nov 2023 in the Industry & People & Video categories.

Rob DiFranco, associate editor for Athletic Turf, sat down with Kevin Dvorak, director of grounds for the Seattle Mariners, to talk his journey to the MLB. Read more»

Inside Kevin Dvorak’s journey from seasonal crew member to director of grounds for the Seattle Mariners Posted on 16 Nov 2023 in the Baseball/Softball & Features & Industry & News & Top Stories categories.

From college first baseman to head groundskeeper of the Seattle Mariners, Kevin Dvorak has a story unlike anyone else. Read more»