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the field. By collecting this data we can use
the information to concentrate cultural practices, such as aeration if needed and watch
how the soil changes over time with traffic
and organic matter build up, i.e., be most efficient with our time and resources.
Another area of interest in regards to the
use of moisture sensors would be in our softball and baseball infield skins. Is it really necessary to flood your infields before a game or
to apply smaller amounts building up to
game day? Is it possible to obtain optimum
playing conditions for your infield while
maintaining consistent moisture content?
This consistent moisture content would be
based around infield materials, evaporation
rates, weather and the optimum conditions
you've established for your infield.
www.stma.org
We have always felt it was important to
continue to use as many "tools in the tool
box" as possible. Expectations for field use
go up each year and finding balance between usage time and down time becomes
more challenging each season. Any edge
we can find to become more efficient with
time, resources, and staff is needed for use
to continue to be successful in our business.
We have been very fortunate in the Midwest to have an ample supply of fresh irrigation water through lakes, river, and
groundwater supplies. Many areas of the
country have not been so fortunate, and over
the next 2 decades fresh water will inevitably
become a precious resource. As professionals
we must prepare for the future by incorpo-
rating the technology available to us today in
our best management practices. Though
these programs and equipment can be a little
intimidating at first, it will save you money,
time, and resources in the long run if we take
the time to use them. Whether it is a home
yard, fairway, tee, green, or athletic field the
investment in the future should be made
today. ■
Brian McDougal is the Athletic Fields
Manager for the Fisher County Park District,
Fisher, IN and 4-year graduate of the turfgrass
management program at Michigan State University, mcdougalb@fishers.in.us. Amy J. Fouty,
CSFM, is Athletic Turf Manager for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Michigan State University, fouty@ath.msu.edu.
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