Utilizing the STMA Playing Conditions Index August 10, 2020By John Kmitta STMA recommends utilizing the Playing Conditions Index (PCI) to assess the playability of your natural...
Despite canceled season, sports field managers in Minor League Baseball are plenty busy August 3, 2020On June 30, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that 160 minor league affiliates, and tens of thousands of...
“Essential” Synthetic Turf Maintenance July 29, 2020By Jeremy Tredway The word “essential” seems to be thrown around lately when it comes to basic job...
Creating Visually Stunning Fields July 28, 2020By John Kmitta Trevor Vance, Kansas City Royals senior director of groundskeeping and landscaping, recently shared some advice...
Creating a Masterpiece July 21, 2020For field paint trends, paint selection advice, application tips and more, SportsField Management recently interviewed Greg Narmour, vice...
Winning with Municipal Fields July 14, 2020By Mary Helen Sprecher One of the biggest advantages of public facilities such as municipal fields – whether...
Managing Stress and Anxiety in a Changing Environment July 9, 2020By John Kmitta Sports field managers are accustomed to stress. However, the areas of anxiety in 2020 have...
Bringing the Lab to the Field July 6, 2020By Chase Straw, Ph.D., and Athol Thomson, Ph.D. Several devices are commercially available to quantify surface properties of...
More “Pop” Per Drop: Smart Irrigation June 30, 2020By Shane R. Evans, Kelly Kopp, Paul G. Johnson, Neil C. Hansen, Ph.D., and Bryan G. Hopkins, Ph.D.,...
Use This Time to Get Your Fields Ready for Play June 25, 2020By Mary Helen Sprecher Everyone’s hoping for greener pastures in the months to come. For the moment, however,...