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Author: Rob DiFranco

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.

Industry, News, Top Stories

What sports turf managers can expect at the 2022 Irrigation Show and Education Week

November 17, 2022

Learn what to expect from the Irrigation Association’s 2022 Irrigation Show and Education Week as it returns to Las Vegas.
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Football/Soccer, News, Turf Use

NFLPA president calls for immediate replacement of artificial turf fields

November 17, 2022

NFL Players Association president JC Tretter penned a letter calling on NFL teams to change all turf playing surfaces to natural grass.
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Association’s Press Box, Baseball/Softball, News, Parks/Recreation, Top Stories

Facing the heat, SFMA award winner makes the most of tough 2021

March 13, 2022

Mike DeCicco, turf manager in Kamloops, BC, Canada, shares how he and his crew overcame record high temps and COVID issues to…
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