YEAR IN REVIEW how RFPs , when correctly presented , give prospective vendors everything they need to know ; and result in proposals that cover all the work you want performed .
people new to the sports field management industry ( or still in school for a turfgrass-related degree ).
Q & A WITH DR . GRADY MILLER : RECOVERY Grady Miller , Ph . D ., answered the following question : “ Our city wants to host more multiple-day travel tournaments on top of our heavy weekday schedules . Do you have any tips to improve recovery so we can sustain this additional wear and keep our field standards high ?”
PAMELA SHERRATT ON SUBMITTING DIGITAL PICTURES FOR DIAGNOSIS When it comes to dead or brown grass , diagnosing the issue and making corrective measures based on photos of the issue can be challenging . Pamela Sherratt provided tips for digitally submitting pictures and questions to your local turf Extension team .
ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR YOUR FIELD People may only think about natural environments when they hear the word “ ecology ;” however , the term describes the complex web of interactions that exist among different plants and organisms and the environment in which they live . Paul Johnson , Ph . D ., outlined ecological principles to help find new and creative solutions to the ever-changing problems in athletic field management .
NEWS NICK PAPPAS SHOWS OFF SUPER BOWL LVIII FIELD NFL Field Director Nick Pappas showed off the innovative technology that goes into the natural grass playing surface in preparation for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas .
THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY The next generation of sports field managers is vital to the continuous growth of the industry , which is why it is important to understand their perspective . Jakob Scales detailed the results of a survey conducted of
GEORGE TOMA RELEASES NEW BOOK George Toma , the pride of Kansas City , launched a new book with author Craig Handel , titled “ The Sodfather ,” which chronicles Toma ’ s 80-year career .
USDA UNVEILS UPDATED PLANT HARDINESS ZONE MAP The U . S . Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map ( PHZM ), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012 . USDA ’ s sportsfieldmanagementonline . com December 2024 | SportsField Management
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