The bottom line to the study conducted by Penn State University is that, using the methods described, we found low microbial populations (sometimes zero) on synthetic surfaces compared to natural turfgrass systems, and we found no Staphylococcus aureus of any type.More>>

Once user groups choose to have safe, well-maintained turfgrass fields they must also be made to understand that these fields will need to be closed for repairs and rejuvenation periodically.More>>

Mike Boekholder, head groundskeeper with the Phillies, weighs in on the synthetic vs. natural turf debateMore>>

Ron Hall's March 2006 editorial on natural turf and synthetic turffields really got AT News readers talking back! Here are some ofthe best responses, slightly edited for grammar and length.More>>

A synthetic turf vendor takes issue with recent warnings about decontaminating synthetic infill-based fields.More>>

Six readers got AT News baseball caps for their helpful replies to James Couch's request for information on baseball field layout. Check out these tips and helpful online resources.More>>

At the recent MiSTMA seminar on synthetic field maintenance, Amy Fouty, CSFM, presented her school's budget for synthetic field maintenance. FieldTurf's Troy Squires responds that some of the costs presented are not typicalMore>>

A regular AT News reader hopes one of you can help him decide on the best way to remove snow from AstroPlayMore>>

Charlie Cook, Senior VP of Operations for General Sports Turf Systems, contributes this month's reader opinion piece. Cook warns that 15% of all synthetic fields have base failures due to settling and erosion of an improperly designed base.More>>

Last month's report on the Synthetic Field Management Track at STMA's annual conference in January has got readers talking.More>>