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2012 January   2012 February
Volume #28, No. 1 Volume #28, No. 2
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Tooting Our Own Horn
7 President's Message: Handing Over the Gavel
8 Green Media's Most Influential People of 2011: Wightman, Minner Lead 2011 Selections for "Most Influential People in the Green Industry"
12 Field Science
12 -Turfgrass Water Conservation Essentials: Modified Rootzones & Current Water Management Technologies
16 -Polo Fields: Uniquely Challenging Turf Management
20 -Considerations in Infield Construction and Renovation
24 -SportsTurf's Point-Counterpoint: SLAN vs. BCSR
24 --Soil Fertility Interpretation: Base Saturation or Sufficiency Level?
24 --The Base Saturation Tool in Turf Management
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Turf
32 Facility & Operations
32 -Having Input into Renovation & Construction Projects
36 -Guide to Synthetic Infill Products
38 Irrigation & Drainage: Green Field Built on Brownfield
40 Field of the Year: Taylor Stadium/Simmons Field, University of Missouri
43 Tools & Equipment
43 -New Kentucky Bluegrass Resists Summer Patch
44 -Products
46 STMA in Action
46 -2011 Terry Mellor Continuing Education Grant
46 -Inaugural Gary Vanden Berg Internship Grant Presented
46 -STMA Presents Awards at Baseball Winter Meetings
47 -STMA Announces 2011 Field of the Year Award Winners
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A: The New Normal?
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Scenes from STMA Conference
7 President's Message: Educator Takes the Helm of STMA
8 STMA President: Kentucky-Grown Mike Goatley Brings Mix of Academia and Farm Upbringing to STMA
14 STMA in Action: Growing STMA Provides Education & Professionalism
16 Field Science
16 -New Herbicides for 2012
18 -Laser Grading: Setting Your Sights on Quality
22 -Building Two New Fields in 3 Years
28 -Sports Turf Management Sustainability in the Transition Zone
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Missing Mower Operator
32 Facility & Operations
32 -Transitioning Infield Skin from Turf to Dirt and Back
35 -How to Put Mowing Patterns on Infield Skins
36 -Commonly Asked 401(k) Plan Questions
37 -Tips for Recruiting Top Talent
38 Irrigation & Drainage: Effective Irrigation Scheduling
40 Tools & Equipment
40 -Re-Using Synthetic Turf Infill
41 -STMA 2011 Innovation Award Winner, g2 Turftools
42 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Weeds in My Infield Dirt
   
   
2012 March 2012 April
Volume #28, No. 3 Volume #28, No. 4
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Perfecting Infield Skins an Art and Science
7 President's Message: Plan the Work and Work the Plan
8 Field Science
8 -Setting a Realistic Standard for Infield Mixes: Opinions from the Experts
18 -Enhancing Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Sports Grass
20 -Daytona Infield Turf Overseeded to Produce Stunning Visual
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Marks on Turf
22 Facility & Operations
22 -How do You Mark Your Lines?
24 -Gallery of Mowed Patterns
28 -Working with School Boards and Administrators
30 -Understanding Field Hardness Test Reports
34 Irrigation & Drainage: A Contemporary View of Recycled Water Irrigation
38 Field of the Year: Village Green Park, Northbrook, IL Park District
42 Tools & Equipment: Products
44 STMA in Action
44 -Strategic Plan Guides STMA's Future
44 -Ten Common Reasons Strategic Plans Fail
46 -STMA Adopts Environmental Policy Statement
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
47 Growing a Foundation from the Roots Up
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q & A: Is Today Your Day?: [When to Apply Pre-Emergence Herbicide, Field Fertilizer, and Beetle Treatments]
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Growing Field Use Demands Turf Knowledge
7 President's Message: Have You Hugged Your Academic Today?
8 Field Science: IPM: Integrated Pest Management for Sports Fields
14 Irrigation & Drainage
14 -Water Movement and Repellency: Putting Wetting Agents to Work
16 -Selecting the Right Wetting Agent for SportsTurf
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Lines Leading Up to Brown Areas on Sidelines
18 Green Media's Most Influential People of 2011
22 Facility & Operations
22 -Considerations When Replacing Synthetic Turf Fields
28 -Growing Interest in Lacrosse Coming Soon to a Field Near You
32 -Slip and Fall Issues Always Sticking Around
34 -Role Reversal: When Children should Talk to Parents About Money
36 Tools & Equipment
36 -Top 10 Turf Spray Equipment Productivity Tips
37 -[Products]
38 Field of the Year: Ashley Ridge High School Softball Field, Summerville, SC
42 STMA in Action
42 -Collaboration Advances STMA's Strategic Goals
42 -2012 Regional Conference Set for Cincinnati June 26-27
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Smooth World
   
   
2012 May 2012 June
Volume #28, No. 5 Volume #28, No. 6
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Hiring Seasonal Employees
7 President's Message: A Wise Use of Resources
8 Field Science
8 -Post-Emergent Weed Control for Sports Fields
12 -Roots 101: Building Tough Turf from the Bottom Up
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Green Line Behind Field
20 Facility & Operations
20 -Economic Solutions and the Environmental Benefits at UC-Davis
26 -Synthetic Turf Field Bases are Important!
30 Irrigation & Drainage
30 -Water-Saving Tips for Sports Fields
30 -Large Area Sprinklers as Water Conservation Devices
32 -Is Your Turf Under "A-Salt"?
34 Tools & Equipment
36 Field of the Year: Infinity Park, City of Glendale, Glendale, CO
40 STMA in Action
40 -Mt. San Antonio College Dedicates Field to Dr. Kent "Doc" Kurtz
41 -Ceremony Comments from Dr. Kurtz' Daughter
42 -STMA Expands Member Benefits by Adding Plant Management Network
42 -Getting Revved Up for Daytona Beach
43 -Mid-American Regional Conference Taking Shape
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: So, You Want a Synthetic Field?
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know About Ticks
7 President's Message: "Don't Forget to Remember"
8 Field Science
8 -No Horsing Around: Equestrian Facilities are Not Easy to Maintain
16 -Selecting the Right Topdressing Material
12 Chemical Resource Guide
12 -Fungicides
14 -Herbicides
36 -Insecticides
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Line Across Field
20 Facility & Operations
20 -Designing and Building the Pitch of Olympic Stadium
26 -Wilderness Park: From Rocks and Sand to "Green Jewel"
30 Irrigation & Drainage
30 -Sports Complex Finds Water Management Solutions with Dripline
34 -Water Movement in Turf: The Root of Soil Physics
38 Field of the Year: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, FL
42 STMA in Action
42 -SAFE Grant Opportunities Help Practitioners and Interns
42 -Board Service - A Very Rewarding Volunteer Experience
43 -Still Time to Register for Mid-American Regional Conference in Cincinnati
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Mad Professor
   
   
2012 July 2012 August
Volume #28, No. 7 Volume #28, No. 8
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Football's Future: 2nd Down and Long
7 President's Message: Professionalism
8 Field Science
8 -Is Tall Fescue Right for Your Field?
12 -Improving Our Nation's Front Lawn
18 -Managing Natural Turf Football Fields "on a Dime"
19 -Turfgrass Breeders' Test Provides Extensive Trial Data
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Lush Green Center of Field
20 Facility & Operations
20 -From Dirt to Turf: 7 Steps for Successful Construction of a Synthetic Field
24 -Overseeing Synthetic Turf Installations
26 -Getting USC Ready for Some Football
37 -Student Fees Fund the Project
28 Field of the Year: Ryan Field, Northwestern University
30 Irrigation & Drainage: How Water Pressure can Affect Irrigation System Efficiency and Performance
32 Professional Development
32 -Notes on Becoming a Certified Sports Field Manager
32 -Becoming a CSFM
34 Tools & Equipment
34 -Products
36 -Improving Parks Helps West Park, FL to "Playful City USA" Title
40 STMA in Action
40 -No Sports Turf Manager on Site? The SAFE Foundation can Make a Difference
42 -Access to MSU's Turfgrass Information File is Major Member Benefit
43 -STMA Commercial Members: Plan Now to Enter Your Innovation
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Help, I Need Somebody
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: I am Penn State
7 President's Message: Skin Cancer is Real Danger for Outside Workers
8 Field Science
8 -Environmental Stewardship & Your Maintenance Plan: Set an Example
14 -Selecting the Proper Topdressing Material for Your Athletic Field
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: New Sod Installation; Turf Green on Left
18 Facility & Operations
18 -What Does "Safe Playing Fields" Really Mean?
22 -Sports Turf Veterans on Managing Personnel
22 -7 Habits of Extraordinary Teams
24 -Equipment Renting Options for Inside Facility Managers
26 -Getting Your Field Markings Right
28 -Lone Star Turf: Texans Share Their Grass Management Experience
32 Irrigation & Drainage: Smart Irrigatin Controllers Evaluated by Texas A&M
34 Tools & Equipment
34 -"Friday Night Lights" Contest for High School Turf Managers
34 -[Equipment Overview]
36 Field of the Year: FC Dallas Stadium, Frisco, TX
40 STMA in Action
40 -STMA Members' Compensation Increases 7.5%
40 -Professional Development: Getting to Know Foreign Investments
41 -Recent Interns should Apply for SAFE Gary Vanden Berg Internship Grant
41 Terry Mellor Continuing Education Grant gets Non-National Members to Conference
41 -Students, Start Putting Together SAFE Scholarship Applications Now!
41 -Mid-American Regional Conference Exhibitors
42 -Cincinnati Proves Great Venue for STMA Mid-American Regional Conference
43 -MO-KAN Chapter Aids All-Star Effort
43 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: 7 Inches from the Midday Sun
   
   
2012 September 2012 October
Volume #28, No. 9 Volume #28, No. 10
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Love for Turf Management Starts Early
7 President's Message: Daytona Beach Conference to Introduce Changes
8 Field Science
8 -Phoma macrostoma: Update on the New Turfgrass Bioherbicide
10 -Maintaining Synthetic Surface Safety
12 -European Adventure: One Intrepid Turf Manager's Report on Bold Practices
14 -Thatch Management
20 -Calibration & Safety of Pesticide Application Equipment
26 --Routes of Pesticide Exposure
26 --Personal Protective Equipment
27 --Handling Concentrates
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Green Arcs by Fence Line
28 Facility & Operations: Removing Paint from Synthetic Turf
30 Irrigation & Drainage
30 -Safe Sports Fields Built Through Understanding Irrigation's Best Practices
32 -Water and Synthetic Turf
34 Tools & Equipment: Products
36 Field of the Year: The Jungle, Louisa County Public Schools, Mineral, VA
40 STMA in Action
40 -SAFE Scholarships Offer Free Money
42 -Be in the First STMA Academy Class!
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: What Makes a Field Good?
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: What If We had Replacement Turf Managers?
7 President's Message: President-Elect Martin Kaufman, CSFM, Resigns
8 Field Science
8 -Three Keys to Managing High Traffic, High Quality Athletic Fields
14 -The Basics of Maintaining Synthetic Turf
32 -Turf Report from the New Major League Soccer Stadiums
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Worn Turf with Plastic Mesh
18 Facility & Opeartions
18 -Environmental Management and Employee Safety
22 -Painting Daytona Speedway Logos: Tougher Than Passing on the High Side
26 -Environmental Management and Employee Safety
30 Irrigation & Drainage: $aving Water (and Money) at Your Indoor Facilities
34 Tools & Equipment
34 -Latest Mower Technology from Big Three
35 -[Products]
38 Field of the Year: SoccerPlex Stadium, Maryland SoccerPlex, Boyds, MD
42 STMA in Action
42 -STMA President-Elect Kaufman Resigns
43 -SAFE Foundation Kicks Off Its 2nd Annual Campaign
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Football Field Attacked
   
   
2012 November 2012 December
Volume #28, No. 11 Volume #28, No. 12
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: The Myths About Drainage
7 President's Message: Affirmation Costs Nothing
8 Daytona Beach 2013
8 -Conference Program
8 --Get on Track with STMA at the 24th Conference and Exhibition in Daytona Beach!
18 -Optional Events
20 -List of Exhibitors
30 -What to do: Inside Look at Daytona Beach
32 -Student Challenge Winners Put Their Prize Money to Use
38 -Tools & Equipment
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Turf
34 Field Science: Bermudagrass in 70 Days at DePauw University
36 Facility & Operations: Fencing and Netting on Sports Turf 101
43 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Native Soils for Overwintering Bermudagrass
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Five Trends in Sports Turf
7 President's Message: The Spirit of Volunteerism
8 Field Science
8 -Aeration and Soil Compaction in Turf
12 -New Fertilizer Laws Call for Enhanced Efficiency
14 Facility & Operations
14 -Financing and Constructing a New Field
18 -American Goes Solo in Maintaining Baseball Field in Germany
20 -The 1st Year at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston
30 -Greencare for Troops Receives White House Recognition
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Yellow Turf on 40% of Field
22 Irrigation & Drainage: Princeton Field Hockey Turf Goes High Tech
32 Field of the Year
32 -Patricia Wilson Field, Stetson University, DeLand, FL
36 -Ludwig Field, University of Maryland
38 --My Time at Maryland: Lessons in Learning
39 Tools & Equipment
44 STMA in Action
45 -STMA Financial Review - Year End Auditor's Report 2011
46 -STMA 2013 Election Information
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A: Aerial Ryegrass Shoots?