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Trade shows offer sports turf managers the chance to learn aboutnew products from top industry suppliers.
senting, "Aeration, Aeration, Aeration,Today's Market Offers VariousOptions." The program will wrap upwith a question and answer session.
For information, contact Janet Gift:(530) 758-4200.Iowa: The Chapter will participate inthe Iowa Turfgrass Conference andTrade Show, Jan. 24-26, at the
Convention Center in Des Moines. Aspecial sports turf track will again beoffered.
Featured speakers include: PeteTaylor, the radio voice of the ISUCyclones; Dale Getz, University ofNotre Dame; Connie Rudolph, MidwayStadium; Dr. Dave Minner, ISU; KevinVos, Muscatine Soccer Complex; Dr.
Nick Christians, ISU; Jeff Salmond,Baltimore Ravens; Luke Yoder, IowaCubs; Brad Vermeer, City of SiouxCenter; Francois Hebert, LancoAmenagement, Inc.; Dr. WilliamMeyer, Rutgers University; andUnited Airlines Flight 232 PilotCaptain Al Haynes.
Roundtable discussions return thisyear with the following topics: "Slow-Release Fertilizers: Pros & Cons;""Rapid Repairs and Tricks· of theTrade;" "Management of SkinnedAreas;" "Using Effluent Water forIrrigation;" "Surfing the Net;""Nutrition of Soil-Based Fields;""Nutrition of Sand-Based Fields;" and"Effective Uses of Different FieldCovers."
ISTMA will hold its annual meetingat the event.
For information, contact LoriWestrum at the Turf Office: (515) 232-8222, or fax: (515) 232-8228.
KAFMO: The WesternPennsylvania Turf Conference andTrade Show will be held Feb. 9-11 atthe ExpoMartiRadisson Hotel inMonroeville, PA. KAFMO will hold itsannual Athletic Field Conference at
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the Holiday Inn at Grantville on Feb.24. Along with vendor displays, theConference will feature Dr. DaveMinner of Iowa State University, AndyMcNitt of Penn State University andSteve Trusty of STMA.
For information, contact DanDouglas, Reading Phillies BaseballClub: (610) 375-8469, ext. 212, or viathe chapter e-mail address:[email protected].
Wisconsin: For information, con-tact Rich Riggs, R. H. Rettler &Associates, Inc.: (715) 341-2633.
Indiana: For information, contactTerry Updike, B & B Fertilizer: (219)356-8424, or Pat Rickner: (800) 672-4273.
MAFMO: For information, contactthe hotline: (410) 290-5652.
Michigan: For information, con-tact Rick Jurries, West Ottawa PublicSchools: (616) 395-2364.
Mid-South: For information, con-tact Jim Calhoun: (901) 755-1305, orRobert Bodi: (901) 383-2414.
Southern-California: For infor-mation, contact the hotline: (888) 578-STMA.
Trade show exhibitors incfude the specialized needs of sports turf managers in their displays.
Tennessee Valley: For informa-tion, contact Bill Marbet, SouthernAthletic Fields, Inc.: (913) 380-0023, orBob Hogan: (888) 224-6426.
Florida #1: For information, con-tact John Mascaro: (954) 341-3115.
Midwest: For information, contact
the hotline: (847) 622-3517.Great Lakes: For information,
contact Joe Zelinko: (800) 897-9714;Boyd Montgomery: (419) 885-1982; orthe chapter website
Colorado: For information, visit:www.cstma.org, or call the hotline:
CORPORATECorona, CA 91719Phone:(909) 371-1888Fax:(909) 371-1989Parts:(800) 4-JAC TURFGeno Souzza, Sales Manager
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(303) 346-8954.Minnesota: For information, con-
tact Connie Rudolph: (651) 646-1679.North Texas: For information,
contact Rene Asprion, Diamond Pro:(800) 228-2987; Dr. James McAfee,Texas A & M University: (972) 952-9220; or visit the chapter website:http://www.ntstma.org.
Chapters on the growArizona: For information, contact:
Bill Murphy, City of Scottsdale Parks& Recreation Department: (602) 312-7954, or Kris Kircher, City of ChandlerParks & Recreation Department: (602)786-2728.
Kansas City, MO/KS: For infor-mation on this forming Chapter, con-tact Trevor Vance: (816) 504-4271;John Cundiff: (816) 525-7600; BillTritt: (816) 941-4424; Jody Gill: (913)681-4121; Gary Custis: (816) 468-6215; or Jay Sutton: (816) 795-8873.
Nevada: For information on thisforming Chapter, contact Ibsen Dow:(702) 649-1551, or Alan Paulson,Clark County School District: (702)799-8724. '&
Educational sessions, workshops and round table discussions at STMA conferencesfacilitate the sharing of ideas, opinions and knowledge.
Regional turfgrass conferences help sports turf managers learn about and discuss issuesunique to their area of the country.
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The Benefits of MulchingThe myth of mulching
by john Cloutier
There is a myth out therethat mulching clippings isnot good for turf. The mythwould have you believethat mulching builds up
thatch and that the final appearanceis inferior to mowing and bagging clip-pings. The reality, however, is quite thecontrary. If you have the right equip-ment, you can mulch, get a great look-ing cut, and actually improve theheal th of your turf.
Mulching, sometimes called "grass-cycling," also recycles valuable nutri-ents into the turf while making signif-icant strides toward waste reduction.
Mulching can also provide dramat-ic boosts to turf maintenance produc-tivity. By eliminating the need to stop
and empty bags, thencollect and dispose ofelippings, turf care pro-fessionals can reducethe time it takes to cutgrass on a property by30 to 50 percent.
Mulching con-serves water andkeeps turf greenerGrass clippings containnitrogen, phosphorus,and potassium.Grasscycling returns these nutrientsto the turf, providing up to 25 percentof the lawn's total annual nitrogenrequirement. Grass blades arebetween 70 and 80 percent waterwhen freshly cut. When the grass is
chopped finely and blown deep intothe turf, much of the moisture returnsto the soil. Plus, the dry mulch acts asa barrier that reduces evaporationfrom the soil, further conservingwater.
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Buy online at FeatureThe Handbook of Technical Irrigation -Information: A Complete Reference Sourcefor the Professional,by Hunter Publishing Group,
The first comprehensive referencemanual that details all technicalspecifications for landscape irriga-tion. Designed to assist irrigationprofessionals involved in theplanning and installation of resi-dential and commercial systems,including contractors, landscape
architects and irrigation. Also useful for instructors inirrigation training programs. It is divided into foursections: Formulas, Conversions, Tables and FrictionLoss. 130 pp. 4026 $21.00
Pictorial Guides to QualityGroundskeeping Book Iand Book II,by Floyd Perry,The only textbooks on the
market for the grounds supervisor, athletic coach, littleleague volunteer, or baseball purist. Over 500 photos ineach text with many in color.Book One, /I Covering All The Bases /I (100 pgs) coversMound and Home Plate Repair; Edging, Dragging, LipReduction; Water Removal; Homemade Equipment andTricks of the Trade.Book Two, /I There Ain't No Rules 11,(108 pgs.l coversFootball, Soccer, Softball, Little League, Minor League,College and High School Facilities. Also covers CurbsideAppeal; Tricks of the Trade, New Ideas for Easy Maintenance;Professional Research from Higher Learning Centers andmuch more.4008 Covering All The Bases-Book I $36.604009 - There Ain't No Rules- Book II $36.604022 - Pictorial Guides to QualityGroundskeeping 2 bookset. $69.90
Sports Fields: A Manual for Design, Constructionand Maintenance,by Jim Puhalla, Jeff Krans, and
Mike Goatley,This book covers every importantaspect of planning, design, constructionand turfgrass maintenance withhundreds of illustrations and step-by-step procedures to help you get the jobdone right. No other book providessuch intricate detail, combined with
easy-to understand guidance. Sports Fields is unparalleled inquality, practicality, and scope. In Part 1, you will learn thebasics of turfgrass science and culture. Part 2 providescomplete instruction on facility design, construction andrenovation-for football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, andmore. Part 3 covers other facilities such as playgroundsurfaces, and volleyball courts. Procedures for equipmentuse, quality assurance, and safety are covered in Part 4. InPart 5, you will learn about stadium management, sandfields, turf paints, and many more useful topics. 600 pgs.4084 $74.95
"In the summer when it's dry, wesee the difference in the turf.Even with the same watering,our grass stays greener thanneighboring turf where the clip-pings have been collected."
Mark HeinzHeinz Landscape and Construction
Glenview, IL
The myth that grasscycling createstoo much thatch is erroneous. In real-ity over-fertilizing, over-watering, andcutting too much of the grass bladecauses stems, roots, and partiallydecomposed matter to build up on thetop of the soil. The rapid decomposi-tion of the tiny clippings produced bygrasscycling helps to actually preventthatch from developing.
Earthworms, beneficial insects,and microorganisms actually improvethe quality of your soil and your lawn.Finely-chopped clippings, even leaves,make an excellent meal for these crea-tures and are quickly broken down,releasing valuable elements andhumus to the soil. This is a natural
way to a great-looking lawn.
"We've been inthe business 62years, cuttinglarge, privateestates for somevery particu-larly people.We startedmulching fouryears ago. Nowwe mulch year-round, and Ithink ourlawns are bet-ter for it. We'vereduced our fertilizer needs,we're using less chemicals, andare seeing more earthworms.Mulching works wonders. Withfew employees, I've cut a lot ofexpenses. It really helps the bot-tom line."
Mulching bad for your lawn?Remember the facts. Mulching cre-ates waste reduction, water conserva-tion, a healthier soil, and keeps nutri-ents in the soil. With the right equip-ment, the finished cut produced bymulching can be picture-perfect. •
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