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2013 January
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   2013 February
Volume #29, No. 1 Volume #29, No. 2
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Fresh Starts Not That Easy, Worth an Effort
7 President's Message: I Resolve to be Responsibly Cynical...
8 Field Science
8 -Preemergence Herbicide Use on Athletic Fields
12 -Managing Summer Annual Weeds on High Traffic Sports Fields
18 -First-Year Turf Review: Marlins Park in Miami
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Slightly Uneven Turf
22 Facility & Operations
22 -Removing Snow from Synthetic and Natural Turf Fields
28 -Non-Traditional Funding Alternatives for Public Athletic Facility Projects
32 -Managing and Maintaining Your Equipment Fleet
36 -Report: Status of Small School Turfgrass Education Programs
40 2012 Most Influential People in the Green Industry
44 Tools & Equipment: New Battery-Powered, High-Pressure Airless Sports Field Striper
46 STMA in Action
46 -KAFMO's Involvement with Little League
46 -STMA Recognizes and Thanks Its 25 & 30 Year Members
47 -Committee Corner
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
47 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A: When a Prank Goes Bad
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Scenes from Daytona Beach
7 President's Message: There is No 'I' in Team, but Might There be a 'You'?
8 Field Science
8 -Nothing Minor About Micronutrients
14 -Inside Look at the Turf Team at Virginia Tech
20 -Clarifying and Magnifying Concepts in the Pesticide Industry
22 -Getting Faster Turf Recovery Coming Out of Winter
28 -Use Earthworm Castings Tea for Better Turf
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Thin and Stressed Turf with Trash Can Barrels on Field
34 STMA Conference: More Educational Opportunities & Networking Highlight 24th Annual STMA Conference & Exhibition
36 Irrigation & Drainage: Employing Conditioners a Must for Infields without Water Access
39 -Keeping Your Infield Playable
40 Tools & Equipment
44 Marketplace
44 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q & A: I've Got Questions, too
   
   
2013 March 2013 April
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Volume #29, No. 3 Volume #29, No. 4
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Early Season Use of Sports Fields
7 President's Message: Pay It Forward
8 Field Science
8 -12 Ways a Turf Manager can Help to Elevate Baseball Team Defense
14 -Turf Farmers' Advice on Choosing and Successfully Managing Thick-Cut Sod
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Green Sports Field with Two Brown Lines Across Field
20 Facility & Operations
20 -How to Get the Equipment You Need
26 -Tips on Tarps
32 Irrigation & Drainage: To Water or Not to Water, That is the Question
34 Field of the Year: Fluor Field at West End, Greenville, SC
38 Tools & Equipment: Aeration
38 -Wiedenmann's Will Wolverton on Aerification
42 STMA in Action
43 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Making Better Decisions
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Earth Day should Mean Something to Us All
7 President's Message: Stewards of the Land Whether We Like It or Not
8 Facility & Operations
8 -Creating & Managing Expectations - The Key to Field Use and Maintenance Planning
11 -Cranberry Township's Athletic Field Maintenance Manual
14 -Athletic Field Use Policy
16 -Same Stadium, New Owners - One Turf Manager's Story
20 -Safety and Potential Liabilities for Sports Turf Managers
22 -How Many Hours did You Mow Last Year?
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Line on Field in January
26 Field Science: Advice from STMA Conference Sessions on Managing Infield Skins
28 ASBA Awards: American Sports Builders Association's Field Award Winners
32 Field of the Year: Alpenrose Stadium, Portland, OR
36 Tools & Equipment
36 -Latest Storm Warning Product Update
37 -Products
39 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
40 STMA in Action
40 -Conference Attendee and Exhibitor Survey Results
41 -SAFE in 2013: A New Year for Safer Athletic Fields (for Everyone)
41 -SAFE Continues Recognizing Excellence in Sports Turf Management Education
41 -STMA's Ongoing Social Media Conversation
42 -5 Years Says a Lot
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: No Man is an Island
   
   
2013 May
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2013 June
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Volume #29, No. 5 Volume #29, No. 6
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: How to Interview Job Applicants
7 President's Message: Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
8 Facility & Operations
8 -2013 Job Market for Turf Program Graduates
10 -Boosting Your Career: Strategies for Success and Significance in Your Work Life
12 -What Green Building Practices Work Best?: A Look at the City of Bowie's P & R LEED Silver Certified Maintenance Facility
14 -The Making of a "Champion" Turf Manager
18 -Prepare for Cooler Temperatures? Another Opinion
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Black Area and Turn Turf
22 Field Science
22 -The 7 Best Youth Baseball Field Maintenance Tips
28 -Healthy and Safe Turf Begins at the Rootzone
30 Irrigation & Drainage: What's Trending in Sports Turf Irrigation: Q & A with Jeff Bruce
34 Field of the Year: Infinity Park, Glendale, Colorado
38 Tools & Equipment
38 -Barney Lopas Uses Creativity and Elbow Grease to Present a World-Class Playing Surface
39 -What You Need to Know About Higher Ethanol Fuel and Your Equipment Fleet
40 -STEC Equipment Announces New Manufacturing Alliances
41 -[Products]
42 STMA in Action
42 -New Advocacy Manual Created Especially for Sports Turf Managers
42 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Never Stop Learning
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Ripken Experience Includes Quality Fields
7 President's Message: Swinging into Summer
8 Field Science
8 -Research Update: Nitrate Leaching
12 -Turfgrass Breeding for Sports
16 -10 Years Later: Q&A with Vanini and Sorochan on Using Crumb Rubber on Natural Turf
20 -Drought Conditions and Player Safety
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Rectangular Area with Green Center
22 Hallowed Ground: The Landscape Restoration and Maintenance of Gettysburg National Military Park
30 Facility & Operations: Tips from the Front Lines on How to Save Money
32 Irrigation & Drainage: Update on Drainage for New Field Construction
36 Tools & Equipment: Post-Emergent Products
38 Field of the Year: Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado
42 STMA in Action
42 -STMA Awards Committee Highlights Process
43 -Thank You, 25+ Year Members!
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Meet the Challenge of Coaches and Mowing Heights
   
   
2013 July
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2013 August
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Volume #29, No. 7 Volume #29, No. 8
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Turf War doesn't Need a Winner
7 President's Message: Reminded of My Ignorance
8 Field Science
8 -No More Muddy Football Fields
12 -Improving Native Soil Fields
18 -Issues and Technologies Used on NFL Playing Surfaces
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Stadium Field has Lines of Melted Snow from End to End
22 Facility & Operations
22 -Field Painting Tips & Disaster Stories
24 -Gridiron Maintenance Challenges within the SEC
28 -Maintenance & Performance Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Fields
34 -Mobile Weed Manual: A New Resource for Turf and Ornamentals
35 Tools & Equipment
35 -Future Turf Managers Event Prepares Students for Successful Future
36 -Paint Products
38 Field of the Year: Jack Trice Stadium, Iowa State University
40 STMA in Action
40 -STMA in San Antonio: Association's Offerings Taking Shape for 2014 Conference
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: I've Seen This Movie Before
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6 From the Sidelines: Promoting Yourself is Not a Sin
7 President's Message: Get the Recognition You Deserve
8 Facility & Operations
8 -30+ Year STMA Members' Influence Spreads Far and Wide
12 -"Ad" Dollars to Your Bottom Line
16 -Golf to Sports Turf Management: Not Always Smooth Transition
20 -The First "Pitch" at Busch Stadium
24 -Sports and Science - Sixth-Graders, Marbles and Potato Chips
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Blue/Gray Area on Turf
26 Field Science
26 -Concept to Active Practice: Fraze Mowing Bermudagrass Makes Debut
30 -Dealing with Grubs: Latest Recommendations
32 Field of the Year
32 -Waukegan (IL) SportsPark Field #2
36 -Gordon Field, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
40 Tools & Equipment
40 -Ethanol 101: Tips for Good Engine Health
41 -[Products]
42 STMA in Action
42 -Resources to Help You Manage Your Fields
42 -Our Founders - Add to the History
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Turfgrass Poker - Are You Feeling Lucky?
   
   
2013 September
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2013 October
Volume #29, No. 9 Volume #29, No. 10
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6 From the Sidelines: Everyone Gets Paid but the Players
7 President's Message: Seasons, Senses, and Experiences
8 Field Science
8 -Herbicide Resistance: A Problem on the Horizon for Athletic Field Managers?
12 -Winter Overseeding Athletic Fields Update: 2013
16 -Improving Bermudagrass Fall Traffic Tolerance and Spring Recovery Through Fall Fertilization
20 -When Fungi Attack
24 -State of Seed Supply Report
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown "X" Shaped Area
26 Tragedy in Oklahoma: Important Things in Life: "Moore" Than Grass
30 Irrigation & Drainage: Drainage Systems 101
34 Tools & Equipment
34 -Details on New Roll-Up Turf at Cowboys Stadium
34 -Owning a Topdresser
35 -Making the Case for Fertigation
36 -[Products]
38 Field of the Year: Panther Stadium Oregon School District (WI)
29 STMA in Action
29 -STMA Introduces New Membership Incentives, Referral Rewards
32 -STMA Sourcebook Relaunching with Improved Functionality, Competitive Pricing
42 -STMA Announces Its Conference Schedule
42 -Important STMA Deadline: October 15
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Team Play
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Work Now for Better Fields Next Spring
7 President's Message: All "Treat" for STMA Members
8 Field Science
8 -Form, Function, Fit: Which Nitrogen Source is Right for You?
12 -Keeping Cool-Season Turf Through the Playoffs
14 -Which Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars Perform Better with Less Water?
18 -Irrigation Water Quality Guidelines for Sports Turf
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Irregular Dark Green Areas in Leftfield
20 Facility & Operations
20 -Tips to Take the Terror Out of Giving Presentations
22 -Making Peace with the Rules: A Guide to Getting Along with HR
24 -Identifying and Managing Petroleum Spills and Leaks on Turf
28 -Reality Turf: One Veteran's Take on Safety
32 -"There's a Storm Brewing!" Are You Ready?
36 Field of the Year: Don Gaebelein Field, Wesleyan School, Norcross, GA
39 Tools & Equipment
39 -Right on Track: John Pitts Draws from a Unique Background to Manage Grounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway
40 -How Turf Blankets Work
41 -Products
42 STMA in Action
42 -STMA Introduces New Membership Incentives, Referral Rewards
42 -Register Online for the STMA Conference... And More
42 -Celebrate STMA's 25th Anniversary with Keynote Speaker Dr. Ricky Rigsby & Get Inspired!
43 -Webcast by Dr. Nick Christians on Fertility Management of Sand-Based Fields
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Soft Water?
   
   
2013 November
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2013 December
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Volume #29, No. 11 Volume #29, No. 12
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6 From the Sidelines: Spots to Seek Out in San Antonio
7 President's Message: Against the Odds
8 San Antonio 2014: Celebrate STMA's 25th Conference & Exhibition Deep in the Heart of Texas: San Antonio 2014!
8 -Conference Program
18 -Optional Events
20 -List of Exhibitors
30 -2013 Student Challenge Winners Spend Wisely
38 -Products on Display in San Antonio
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Weak Turf on Field
32 Field Science
32 -Don't Get Salt Stress from Measuring Salinity
34 -The Future of Turfgrass Research
42 STMA in Action
42 -STMA Announces Its 2014 Slate of Candidates, Bylaws Amendment
43 -SAFE's New Initiative for 2014
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Overseeding Options
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6 From the Sidelines: Turfgrass Goes to Washington
7 President's Message: Help Us Help You in PR Campaign
8 Christmas Wish List: Sports Turf Professionals: What do You Want for Christmas?
10 Field Science
10 -Phosphorus Availability in Turfgrass Rootzones After Organic and Synthetic N Fertilizer Apps
14 -Entomology 101: Safe and Effective Management of Shade Tree Pests
18 -The Use of Hygroscopic Humectants in Managing Soil Moisture
20 -Best Fertilizer Management: A Blueprint for Success
26 -Healthy Chloroplasts for Healthy Sports Turf
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Uneven Playing Surface
28 Facility & Operations
28 -Working with Your Distributor: Little League World Series Groundskeeper Appreciates Advice
30 -Soil Stabilization Important for Synthetic Fields
32 In Memoriam: The Life and Legacy of Industry Legend Dr. James R. Watson
34 Field of the Year
34 -TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
38 -Tiger Park, Louisiana State University
37 Tools & Equipment
42 STMA in Action
42 -Optional Events Enrich Conference Experience for Attendees
43 -STMA Engages Public Relations Firm
43 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
44 Marketplace
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Bermudagrass Dance