For the first time ever, a Major League matchup was played at historic Bowman Field. On Aug. 20, the Pittsburgh Pirates played the St. Louis Cardinals at the 91-year-old Minor League facility, BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, located in Williamsport, Pa. The Pirates pulled off the win in the final game in a four-game set. Leading up to the... read more
Planet Turf, a company specializing in turf and ornamental maintenance products and services, has hired Riley Connolly as manager of operations. Connolly joined the team on Aug. 15 2016 and will assume his position fully on Sept. 6. His responsibilities include managing office and warehouse staff, sales support, logistics, supply chain management, government contracting and overseeing accounts payable and receivable.... read more
FMC Corp. named Zack Zaki business director for FMC Global Specialty Solutions. Zaki assumes the role from Pramod Thota, who was recently named India country president and Agricultural Solutions business director for FMC. In this role, Zaki is responsible for managing all aspects of the business and will lead the GSS team. With a focus on growing the GSS business... read more
The STMA Board of Directors voted at its summer meeting to increase dues slightly beginning in 2018. This increase will help to fund two initiatives: the association’s PR program and the redevelopment of STMA.org. The Membership Committee has been researching dues, current dues structure and the corresponding STMA services and benefits. As a result, the dues will be increased approximately... read more
Agri-Turf, a Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based specialty chemical and equipment supplier, raised $44,000 for the American Cancer Society during its 3rd Annual Malcolm Stack Charity Golf Tournament at Tustin (Calif.) Ranch Golf Club. After play, all 120 golfers joined up at the clubhouse for dinner and a silent auction. Agri-Turf CEO Lon Records opened the evening festivities by thanking the... read more
