SportsTurf
Contents
DECEMBER 2013 | VOLUME 29 | NUMBER 12
Features
Christmas Wish List
8
Sports turf professionals: what do you want for Christmas?
Field Science
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Phosphorus availability in turfgrass rootzones after organic
and synthetic N fertilizer apps
Entomology 101: Safe and effective management of
shade tree pests
The use of hygroscopic humectants in managing soil moisture
Best fertilizer management: a blueprint for success
Healthy chloroplasts for healthy sports turf
Facilities & Operations
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Working with your distributor: Little League World Series
groundskeeper appreciates advice
Soil stabilization important for synthetic fields
In memoriam: The life and legacy of industry legend
Dr. James R. Watson
Field of the Year
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2012 College Baseball: TD Ameritrade Park, Omaha, NE
2012 College Softball: Tiger Park, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge
Tools & Equipment
37
New humic compound, synthetic turf groomer, herbicide
with fertilizer and more new products
Departments
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From the Sidelines
STMA President's Message
John Mascaro's Photo Quiz
STMA in Action
STMA Chapter Contacts
Marketplace
Advertisers' Index
Q&A
On the cover:
Tiger Park, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
won the 2012 College Softball Field of the Year
Award from the Sports Turf Managers Association.
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