New England Sports Field Managers Association | September 2020
This issue covers the NESTMA Fall webinar line up. Also features the ResistPoa project as well as member spotlight on Ryan Bjorn.
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President’s MessageGuest Column
While we’d all prefer to meet in person, on-demand webinars offer a convenient, affordable, and accessible way to stay up to date on the latest industry research and information. NESTMA webinars are available on-demand to members for a limited time...
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By Randy Prostak | Extension Weed Specialist, University of Massachusetts
Yellow nutsedge is a member of the family Cyperaceae, or sedge family. Also known as nutgrass, yellow nutsedge is commonly considered to be one of the most troublesome and “difficult-to-manage” weeds of turf and landscape.
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By Neal Glatt, CSP, ASM |
For or many workers, work-life balance used to be a noble goal. The idea was that if we can do our jobs well for 40 (or more) hours per week, then it would be possible to provide for a family...
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By Jay McCurdy, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, Mississippi State University
The The ResistPoa project seeks new and innovative strategies that help practitioners make informed decisions regarding annual bluegrass control.
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Q & A with Ryan Bjorn, NESTMA Member and Field Superintendent, Gillette Stadium / Kraft Sports LLC, Foxboro, MA.
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The STMA awards program, scholarship and grants programs are open and the submission deadline is October 15, 2020. There are six specific programs…
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By Bob Mann | Director of State and Local Government Relations for the National Association of Landscape Professionals
Senate Bill 4406 and House Bill 7940, titled the “Protect America’s Children From Toxic Pesticides Act of 2020” (PACTPA) would remove the organophosphate and neonicotinoid insecticides along with the agricultural herbicide paraquat.
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