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2014 January
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   2014 February
Volume #30, No. 1 Volume #30, No. 2
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: @Twits #Whocares*
7 President's Message: Plan Ahead to Take Advantage of Conference Opportunities
8 Facility & Operations
8 -Contracting Services: How to Successfully Develop Productive Partnerships
14 -Managing Trees, Shrubs and Other Ornamentals at Sports Facilities
20 -Setting Up for a "Big League" Weekend in the Alamodome
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Area Extending Out from Infield
24 Field Science
24 -Maximizing Pesticide Performance
28 -Fungicides: What They do (and don't)
32 -Using Canopy Reflectance Tools in Turfgrass Management
38 -50 Years: Willie Leak Maintains TifGrand Bermudagrass at RFK Stadium
41 More Than a Game: Introducing Baseball Around the World One Village at a Time
42 STMA in Action
42 -Committee Service is Calling You!
46 -STMA Announces Minor League Sports Turf Manager of the Year Winners
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
47 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A: Preventing Cold Temperature Damage
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Texas A&M Sells Kyle Field Turf During Renovation
7 President's Message: Make a Difference in the New Year
8 2014 STMA President: Made in Massachusetts: A Modest and Dedicated Public Servant, Incoming STMA President David Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP, is the Kind of Leader the Industry Needs
12 Field Science
12 -Drones Offer Unique Perspective to Turfgrass Managers
16 -Make Use of Preemergence Herbicides This Spring
20 -From High School to the Big Leagues: Zoysiagrass for Sports Turf
24 -Advice on Maintaining Softball Infield Skins
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Cement Pad on Sideline
28 Facility & Operations
28 -Durable Sod for In-Season Replacement
32 -Grand Strand Expands Sports Tourism Market
36 -Horse Racing’s Field Day a Winning Bet for Track Superintendents
38 Tools & Equipment
38 -Check-Up on Equipment Maintenance: Interview with Erik Sides of the Equipment & Engine Training Council
39 -[New Products]
42 Florida Atlantic University Softball Stadium: Boca Raton, FL
45 STMA in Action
45 -CSFM Program Nearly Eclipses Record
47 -Goertz at Texas A&M Sells Kyle Field Turf
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A: Too Wet, too Dry, too Bad?
   
   
2014 March 2014 April
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Volume #30, No. 3 Volume #30, No. 4
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6 From the Sidelines: Never Enough Space
7 President's Message: Reenergized, Ready for Spring, and Many Thanks
8 Field Science
8 -Sand-Grown Sod Revisited©
12 -No More Muddy Skinned Areas
16 Facility & Operations
16 -Michigan State's Dr. David Gilstrap: No Holds Barred on the Sports Turf Industry
20 -How to Get the Best Performance from Your Crew
24 -Hiring the Right Person
28 -Selecting Turf Adhesive is Critical: Q&A with Norris Legue, aka Guru of Glue®
30 -From the Grocery Store to Sports Fields: How an Idea can Move
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Green Circles on Field
32 Irrigation & Drainage: Irrigation Systems: Care and Maintenance
38 Tools & Equipment: Tips on Mowing Patterns in Your Baseball Turf
42 Kobs Field, Mclane Baseball Stadium, Michigan State University, East Lansing
45 STMA in Action
45 -Meet the 2014 STMA Board of Directors
45 -STMA's Silver Anniversary Conference Experiences Record International Growth
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
47 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A: Getting Rid of Your Ryegrass Overseed
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6 From the Sidelines: Why aren't You a Member?
7 President's Message: Spring Thoughts: "Can do" does Not Always Mean "Yes"; don't Hide
8 Facility & Operations
8 -What Did That Professor Say?: Statistics Made Easy
12 -The Price is Right: Chad's Certifications Make Him an Industry Leader
14 -Super Bowl Groundskeeping Crew Beats Outdoor Conditions
18 -Sewing Synthetic Fields v. Gluing
20 -How Sports Turf Saved a Life
22 -Student's Senior Project is a "Diamond in the Rough"
28 -The New Chicago Cub Spring Facility: One Groundskeeper's Saga
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Dark Green and Light Green Lines on Field
32 Field Science
32 -The Importance of Mowing
36 -Backpack and Hand-Held Sprayer Calibration
40 Infinity Park, Glendale Colorado: Why STMA should Consider Your Field a Winner?
43 Tools & Equipment
46 STMA in Action
46 -Order Recorded Education Sessions from 2014 STMA Annual Conference
46 -STMA Continues New Membership Incentive Promotion, Referral Rewards
47 -2014 Committee Service Underway
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A: Winter Woes? Come to St. John
   
   
2014 May
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2014 June
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Volume #30, No. 5 Volume #30, No. 6
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6 From the Sidelines: Is Verticutting Making a Comeback?
7 President's Message: STMA: Working for You!
8 Field Science
8 -There's a Test for That
10 -Organic Management and Other Systems Employed in Maintaining Turfgrass
16 -Soil Dynamics and Effective Irrigation Management
20 -Nickel and Turfgrass Growth: All You Need to Know
22 Facility & Operations
22 -Are You "Interview- Ready?"
24 -Synthetic Fields: End-of-Life Issues: How do You Evaluate an Older Field? What's the Next Step?
28 -Q&A with Murray Cook on MLB in Australia
15 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz : Brown Areas on Field
34 Field of the Year: Park Hill South Lady Panthers Softball Field, Riverside, MO
38 Tools & Equipment
38 -Why Reel Grinding Matters
39 -Baseball Maintenance Aided with Right Equipment and Off-Field Tools
41 -Evolving Waterless Soils Solve Mechanical Moisture Issues
42 -[New Products]
44 STMA in Action
44 -New Educational Bulletin Highlights Environmental BMPs
44 -Destination Denver!: Mile High City Memories Await in 2015
46 -5 Years of Membership: STMA Recognizes and Thanks the Following Members for being Part of the Association Since 2009
47 -STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A with Dr. Grady Miller: The Importance of Research
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6 From the Sidelines: Compost and Your Fields
7 President's Message: Value! Value! Value!
8 Field Science
8 -Football Maintenance for Cool-Season High School Fields
12 -Beating Summer Stress for Cool-Season Sports Turf
16 -University Turfgrass Research Update
16 --Response and Recovery of Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars to Severe Drought with No Irrigation
16 --Irrigation Management and N Ferilization Effects on Water Application Amounts and Nitrate Leaching in Turfgrass
17 --Irrigation Management, Cutting Height, and Primo Effects on Mowing Requirements of Tall Fescue
17 --Nitrous Oxide Emissions and Carbon Sequestration in Turfgrass: Effects of Irrigation and N Fertilization
17 --Rough Bluegrass Physiology and Control
17 --Using Colorants to Improve Color of Dormant Warm-Season Turfgrasses in the Transition Zone
18 --Late-Season Bermudagrass Control with Glyphosate, Fluazifop and Mesotrione Combinations for Spring Renovation
18 --'Cody' Buffalograss Tolerance to Combination Post-Emergence Herbicides
18 --Turf Paint and Glyphosate Application Timing Effects on Annual Bluegrass Control and Zoysiagrass Spring Green-Up
18 --Daily Light Integral Requirements for 12 Warm-Season Turfgrasses
20 -From Seed to Playing in 35 Days
24 -Post-Emergent Herbicide Q&A
24 -[I]
25 -[II]
34 -Salt Sources in Irrigation Water
15 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Snow Cover on Field on Left and Not on Field on Right
26 Facility & Operations
26 -Risk Management: Limiting Liability for Your Sports Facility
28 -A "Basic" Trip Overseas Reveals What Matters in Turf Care
31 -Five Steps to Transform Your Field for Your Tournament Time
36 Irrigation & Drainage: Principles of Drainage: A Beginner Course
40 Tools & Equipment
42 Field of the Year: Isotopes Park, Alburquerque, New Mexico
45 STMA in Action
45 -SAFE Hires Intern and Expands Educational Outreach
45 -Awards Programs: Field of the Year & Innovative Applications are Ready
46 -Standout Students Receive Special One-Time Watson Scholarship from Toro
46 -STMA Recognizes Its 5 & 10 Year Members
47 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A with Dr. David Minner: Advice on September Seeding Project
   
   
2014 July
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Volume #30, No. 7 Volume #30, No. 8
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6 From the Sidelines: Turf Manager/App Developer
7 President's Message: Freedom to Make Choices
8 Field Science
8 -Update on Field Safety Testing
12 -Advice on Maintaining the Infill on Your Synthetic Field
20 -Countera-SALT: Successfully Managing Salinity
24 Facility & Operations
24 -The Importance of 2-Year Turfgrass Programs
30 -Air-Supported Structures and Synthetic Turf Fields
40 -Field Painting Tips & Disaster Stories
25 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Tent on Athletic Field
36 The Toro Company's 100th Anniversary: Celebrating 100 Years: Lessons in Building a Company That Lasts
42 Tools & Equipment
42 -Synthetic Turf Driving Innovation in Field Marking Technology
44 -[Products]
46 Field of the Year: Milton Hershey School (PA): Middle Division Football Field
49 STMA in Action
49 -STMA 2015 Board of Directors Nominations are Open
49 -STMA's Environmental Facility Certification Program Begins Phase I of Its Pilot
50 -STMA Continues New Membership Incentive Promotion, Referral Rewards
50 -Making Memories in the Mile High City with Former Denver Broncos All-Pro Linebacker and 2015 Conference Keynote Speaker Karl Mecklenburg
51 Marketplace
51 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
53 Advertisers' Index
54 Q&A with Dr. Grady Miller: Too Late, Winter Hit
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6 From the Sidelines: Water Conservation Coming to a Field Near You
7 President's Message: It’s Hot so Keep Cool
8 Facility & Operations
8 -"Working for the Weekend": Managing a Large Soccer Complex
12 -Protect Your Outdoor Power Equipment with Proper Fueling & Safety
16 -Touring the New Home of USA Field Hockey
28 -Using Body Language to Assist Your Work
34 -Field Contractor "Builds" Their Community
15 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Geese on Field
20 Field Science
20 -Green Sports Fields Using Turf Colorants
24 -Maintenance of Native Soil Compared to Sand-Based Fields
30 Irrigation & Drainage: Sprinkler Audits Yield Water Savings, Financial Opportunities
36 Anniversary Series Special: 325 Years Later, Husqvarna in Tune with the Marketplace
40 Field of the Year: Championship Field, Seattle University
43 STMA in Action
43 -SAFE Celebrates 10th Anniversary
45 -List of Current CSFMs
46 -Changes to CSFM Program Increase Certification Accessibility
47 -Doc's Dugout is Back!: [Striping at Wrigley Field, 1984]
47 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A with Dr. David Minner: Where Skin Meets Grass
   
   
2014 September
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Volume #30, No. 9 Volume #30, No. 10
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6 From the Sidelines: Finally Made It
7 President's Message: We have a Plan so Let’s Use It!
8 Field Science
8 -Some Room to Breathe: Aerification is Key to Plant Health
12 -Managing Winter Annual Weeds
18 -How to Avoid the Field Work Day Before Next Season
20 -Turfgrass Management Mathematics
24 -Calcium and Calcium-Based Soil Amendments in Turfgrass
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Dark Green Lines on Turf
26 Facility & Operations
26 -Maintaining School Athletic Fields on Limited Budgets
28 -Architect Builds Natural Grass Tennis Complex
30 Irrigation & Drainage
30 -Developing & Implementing BMPs for Sports Field Water Conservation
34 -How One Facility Collects Water
38 Field of the Year: Leslie Frazier Field, Trinity International University
40 Anniversary Series Special: STIHL Inc. Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing in the United States
42 Tools & Equipment
43 STMA in Action
43 -New Mission, Vision Guide STMA into the Future
43 -STMA’s Public Relations and Marketing Engagement Efforts See Tangible Results
44 -Press Coverage and Other Highlights: Sports Turf Managers in the News
45 -Family Affair at Little League World Series: STMA Volunteers Celebrate 15th Anniversary
46 -Several Major STMA Awards Deadlines Fast Approaching!
47 -A Summer with SAFE: An Intern’s Diaries
47 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A with Dr. Grady Miller: Even New Fields can Need Core Aeration
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4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Winter is Coming
7 President's Message: Tricks and Treats
8 Field Science
8 -Environmental Conservation: One Sports Turf Manager’s Story
12 -Rolling with the Cool Kids
16 -Renovating Parkview Field in Fort Wayne
19 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz: Brown Lines and Bare Spots
20 Facility & Operations
20 -Crew Management: Handling Your Most Valuable Asset
22 -Does Going Green Save You Green?
28 -Snow & Ice Removal: Are You Up to the Challenge?
30 -Sodding a Seeded Variety Gets MLB Team Up & Running Quickly
34 Irrigation & Drainage: Planning for Drainage Means Deciding Between Native Soil and Sand-Based Systems
37 Tools & Equipment
38 Milestone Series Special: Bobcat Celebrates Production of One Millionth Loader
42 Field of the Year: The Steward School Baseball Field: Richmond, VA
45 STMA in Action
45 -October Brings Open Registration, Brochures, Deadlines & More!
45 -Become an STMA Member and Raise Your Game
46 -STMA, Buffalo Communications Continue to Expand Social Media Reach
46 -[Sodding at the Rose Bowl - 1985]
47 -Bowl the Night Away with SAFE!
47 STMA Affiliated Chapters Contact Information
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A with Dr. David Minner: ‘Tis the Season
   
   
2014 November 2014 December
Volume #30, No. 11 Volume #30, No. 12
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