Steve Wightman has been inducted into the Major League Baseball (MLB) Groundskeepers Hall of Fame. Before retiring in 2012, Wightman managed sports fields for more than 39 years (36 years at the professional level). Active member in the sports turf industry since 1978, he served as STMA President from 1984-1986 and held several leadership positions within local chapters and advisory... read more
The 2018 STMA Board of Directors officially took office. The elections were held electronically in November to mid-December. Sarah Martin, CSFM, and Foreman I and Turf Manager at Reach 11 Sports Complex for the City of Phoenix, was elected President. Other Officers elected include: President-Elect – Jody Gill, CSFM, Grounds Coordinator, Blue Valley School District (Overland Park, Kan.) Immediate Past... read more
A vehicle vandalized the Dyersville, Iowa, Field of Dreams movie site, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to the Telegraph Herald. Iconic Dyersville movie site scarred by apparent vandalshttps://t.co/b9cut2FpVE pic.twitter.com/pDStz72feK — Telegraph Herald (@TelegraphHerald) January 24, 2018 The damage — mostly located in center field and left field — was discovered Jan. 23. After inspecting the scene, Al... read more
The Turfgrass Producers of Texas launched a new website dedicated to TamStar to serve as a resource for industry professionals and homeowners regarding TamStar St. Augustine, a new drought tolerant, low water use grass developed by turfgrass breeders at Texas A&M University. Specifically, the website offers research and information about TamStar’s benefits, installation, maintenance and where to purchase this sod.... read more
Environmental Science, a business unit of Crop Science, a division of Bayer, recently named Jose Milan its Turf & Ornamentals global market manager. In this role, Milan will have a global focus on delivering Bayer brand experience for customers in the golf course management, lawn & landscape and production ornamentals markets, according to a press release. “With his deep market... read more
