Industry News

Rain Bird, MTF present Water Summit

January 9, 2013 By
EAST LANSING, MICH.—The Intelligent Use of Water Summit XIII: “Play on! Water Issues in Today’s Sport Turf Environment” is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Rain Bird and Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF) are partnering to present the Summit at Michigan State University in East ...

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Great Park tops out new complex

January 9, 2013 By
IRVINE, CALIF.—On Dec. 5, Local business and community leaders gathered near the Great Park Balloon as the a 28-ft.-long, 1,200-lb. steel beam was hoisted into place during a special “topping out” ceremony commemorating the placement of the final beam in the ...

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Marlins Park, ValleyCrest Landscape Development receive Environmental Improvement Award

January 9, 2013 By
MIAMI—Marlins Park and ValleyCrest Landscape Development have been named the recipient of an Environmental Improvement Grand Award by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). The award recognizes superior landscape projects that increase public awareness of environmental improvement and exemplify consistent use ...

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Reliant Stadium sued for poor turf conditions

January 9, 2013 By
HOUSTON—A former punter for the National Football League’s Houston Texans has filed a state district court lawsuit against the owners and managers of Reliant Stadium, based on claims that the stadium’s poor field conditions caused him to suffer a career-threatening ...

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Join STC and grow your business

January 8, 2013 By
In today’s volatile economy, growing a business and generating new customers can be a challenge. For companies that belong to the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), however, the STC provides the credibility and tools its member companies need to differentiate and ...

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Rose Bowl turf: A cut above the rest

West Coast Turf’s Tifway 419 field in the Coachella Valley, prior to harvesting for the Rose Bowl. Midway through turf installation at the Rose Bowl. Finished field, ready for play. PHOTOS: West Coast Turf Year after year, the turfgrass sod of ...

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