Features

TPI Summer Convention and Field Days attendees tour farms, NFL stadium

August 22, 2014By Jim Novak

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) held its Summer Convention and Field Days July 29 through Aug. 1 in Philadelphia. More than 500 attendees from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, South Africa, the United Kingdom and across the United States gathered in the City of Brotherly Love. The pre-convention activities included an educational farm/ag tour of Sheppard Farms & Eastern Fresh Growers by... read more

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2014 STC membership meeting to hit on industry’s economic outlook

August 21, 2014By Terrie Ward

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will be holding its 2014 Annual Membership Meeting Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in the famous River Walk section of San Antonio. The national nonprofit association’s meeting will include a keynote address from ITR Economics CEO Brian Beaulieu, critical research updates, a “new and improved” Exhibitor Showcase, educational programs... read more

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STC to donate soccer field to Haven for Hope at annual meeting

July 25, 2014By Terrie Ward

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is donating a 16,200-square-foot soccer field to the children and families of Haven for Hope at its annual membership meeting Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 in San Antonio. STC’s member companies donated materials and labor to fund the community service project. Since 2006, Haven for Hope has been a place of hope and new beginnings for men, women... read more

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Natural grass sports fields offer a winning pitch

July 24, 2014By Jim Novak

How do natural turfgrass sports fields measure up to artificial turf fields? That debate can be spun any number of ways, by any number of people who are looking at any number of research studies. Separating fact from fiction, or debating “he said, she said” scenarios can be a challenge, and second-guessing the motivation behind research that might happen to... read more

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Licensed Turfgrasses: The star performers at FIFA World Cup Brazil

June 19, 2014By Jim Novak

As the FIFA World Cup Brazil continues and teams from 32 nations compete, one thing is clear: the quality of the playing fields. By the time the World Cup reaches its conclusion, 12 stadiums will have hosted the 64 games. For some behind-the-scenes observers, the star performers are underfoot. Eleven of the twelve venues feature quality, licensed turfgrasses. Three stadiums... read more

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